MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

excellent cooling system

customizable RGB keyboard

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

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 GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 4.56 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 128 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 4 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Total Capacity 2.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
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 1550 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Killer Wireless xTend Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 53.5 Wh
INPUT MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic VR, MSI Dragon Gaming Center 2.0, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UCXK)
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W) Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Titan Boost technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 025UK
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