MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). 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 GE77HX (12UGS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.9 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.8 million colours
Features IPS-level TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache 24 MB 25 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 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 GE77HX (12UGS)
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 GE77HX (12UGS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound - Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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 AX1675
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Output - 330 Watt
INPUT MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 066UK
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