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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

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

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

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

decent display quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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 Katana GF66 (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
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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 -
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 Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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 Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology 6-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output 180 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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 MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
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
Model Number - 843UK
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