MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 10UE (277UK 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 GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

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 GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Core black -
DISPLAY MSI GS66 10UE (277UK 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
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
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 GS66 10UE (277UK 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 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
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 GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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