MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK 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 GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

effective thermal management

good port selection

premium price point

average battery life

prone to fingerprints

noisy under load

MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient cooling system

decent keyboard feel

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 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 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK 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. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 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 GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 9SF (492UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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