MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 Leopard GP66 (11UG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

ample connectivity options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.38 kg
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 65 Wh
INPUT MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Leopard GP66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 097UK
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