MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK). 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 GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, durable design

good thermal management

decent battery life

quite expensive

heavyweight build

noisy under load

limited port selection

MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

full hd display

large 17-inch screen

decent cooling system

competitive price point

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Core black -
DISPLAY MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 10SGS (071UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 025UK
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