MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) 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 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 (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 GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) and MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) vs. MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
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 Black
DISPLAY MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
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 (B12UDXK)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 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 4 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
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 (B12UDXK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 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 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) 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 1550 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer Wireless xTend Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GT75 9SG (294UK Titan) MSI Katana 17 (B12UDXK)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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 2.1 (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 (B12UDXK)
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 (B12UDXK)
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W) Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Titan Boost technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 071UK
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