MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG). 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 Raider GE68HX (13VG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
88 % - Display
95 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 35.8 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.7 kg
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (UHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 36 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 Raider GE68HX (13VG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
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 Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Broadcast, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - Full HD
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Two tweeters, two woofers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic audio, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
INPUT MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB, marked WASD
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network, MSI Smart Auto
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE68HX (13VG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, RGB light bar
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number - 012UK
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