MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK 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 11UH (085UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UH (085UK 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

relatively expensive

heavy for portability

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK 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 Black
DISPLAY MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, 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, MSI Center Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
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
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