MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GP66 10UG (008UK 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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

decent keyboard feedback

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK 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
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features IPS-level Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GP66 10UG (008UK 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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes 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 GP66 10UG (008UK 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) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output 230 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 843UK
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