MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UH (085UK 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 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 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 11UH (085UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK 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 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 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 Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 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 (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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 (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 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 Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS66 11UH (085UK 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 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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
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 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 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 MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 11UH (085UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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 - 025UK
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