MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). 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 GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

fast SSD storage

average battery life

loud fan noise

high surface temperatures

premium price tag

MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Review

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 2.1 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features - Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output 180 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features SteelSeries Full Color Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 843UK
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