MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana). 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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

efficient intel evo platform

fast ssd storage

good battery life

high-resolution display

limited port selection

average graphics performance

noisy under load

premium price tag

MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, Low Power, thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset - 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 Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Output 65 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-III) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Plus Windows 10 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 3.0 Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A11M) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 022UK -
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