MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). 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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

thin, lightweight design

vibrant 144Hz display

effective thermal management

decent battery life

premium price tag

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

noisy under load

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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.1 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) 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 Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
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 GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design 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 Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output 230 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
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
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 843UK
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