In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.
lightweight and portable
powerful i7 processor
vibrant 4k display
long battery life
fast ssd storage
high price point
limited gaming performance
no ethernet port
average speaker quality
Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UD (250UK 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
efficient cooling system
average battery life
dim display brightness
limited port selection
heavy chassis design
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Product Type | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm |
| Weight | 1.69 kg | 2.1 kg |
| Colour | Carbon grey | Black |
| DISPLAY | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| 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. | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
| Features | MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display | IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
|---|---|---|
| Max Turbo Speed | 4.4 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 12-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | L3 - 24 MB |
| Chipset | - | Intel HM570 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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| 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 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| 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, microphone |
| Audio Features | - | Nahimic sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | - | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Technology | 4-cell | 3-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 82 Wh | 53.5 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Output | - | 150 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
|---|---|---|
| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | White LED backlight | Red backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI |
LAN HDMI USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Headphone/microphone combo jack |
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| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) | MSI GF66 11UD (250UK Katana) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | - |
| Features | MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 035UK | - |
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