MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK). 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 11UH (070UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UH (070UK 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

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited port selection

heavier design

dim display brightness

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Core black -
DISPLAY MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 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 Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (8K support)
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
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 11UH (070UK Stealth) MSI Katana 15 (B12VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 033UK
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