MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana). 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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 120Hz display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

modest audio quality

MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
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 - 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Technology 6-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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