MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana). 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 GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

comfortable RGB keyboard

average battery life

high surface temperatures

noisy under load

premium price tag

MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient cooling system

decent keyboard feel

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.1 kg
DISPLAY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 8SE (058UK Stealth) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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