MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

high refresh rate

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features - IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated 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 GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
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 GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF76 11UC (095UK Katana) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 071UK
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