MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). 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 GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

expensive price point

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 11UH (251UK Leopard) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GP66 11UH (251UK 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
DISPLAY MSI GP66 11UH (251UK 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. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB 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 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 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, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output - 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GP66 11UH (251UK Leopard) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, 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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