MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK). 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 8SF (052UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, attractive design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample connectivity options

comfortable keyboard

high price point

average battery life

loud under load

prone to fingerprints

MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

high refresh rate

robust build quality

reasonable price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
86 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.95 cm x 1.895 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.6 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550i Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS75 8SF (052UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 071UK
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