In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) 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.
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
powerful gaming performance
high refresh rate display
sleek, portable design
robust build quality
advanced cooling system
premium price point
average battery life
noisy under load
limited port selection
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
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| 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 | Black |
| DISPLAY | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design, IPS-level | Thin bezel design |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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| 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 Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| 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 GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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| Video Memory | 6 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 |
| Camera Features | IR camera | - |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
| Features | Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 3-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Output | 230 Watt | 150 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB | Red backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Slots | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free) |
- |
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| Interfaces | LAN HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
HDMI USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Advanced | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player | MSI APP Player, MSI Center |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, 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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