MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK). 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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, attractive design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

ample storage options

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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) and MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.45 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Core black -
DISPLAY MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
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. 360 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 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 Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 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 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, noise-cancellation technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Killer Ethernet, Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
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Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-III Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) MSI Katana 17 (B13VEK)
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 - 015UK
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