MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

solid build quality

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

heavy design

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound - Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 90 Wh
INPUT MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 099UK
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