MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)
MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC)

Our Rating: 85 %

MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Our Rating: 82 %

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE). 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 15 (A12UC) Review

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

MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
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 2.25 kg
Colour Carbon grey -
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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
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 Katana GF66 (12UE)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
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 - Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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 Katana GF66 (12UE)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
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 Katana GF66 (12UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 035UK 1035UK
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