OMEN by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
OMEN by HP Laptop 16
OMEN by HP Laptop 16

Our Rating: 85 %

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

Our Rating: 82 %

Detailed comparison and review of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 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.

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of OMEN by HP Laptop 16 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable rgb keyboard

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

heavier than competitors

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

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 OMEN by HP Laptop 16 and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

OMEN by HP Laptop 16 vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.9 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.39 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.36 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Shadow black, black chrome (logo) -
DISPLAY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 16.1" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 83.17% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) IPS-level
PROCESSOR OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS / 3.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5600 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 5600 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / AMD Radeon 780M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features AMD FreeSync Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - Full HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction -
Video Resolutions 1080p -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Dual speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Realtek Wi-Fi 6E Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 83 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.75 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 10.75 hours
Typical usage: up to 8 hours
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AC ADAPTER OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Type Keyboard, imagepad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (white) Yes
Features 26-key rollover, 1-zone white backlit Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
LAN (RJ-45)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS OMEN by HP Laptop 16 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Included Accessories HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options IR thermal sensor -
Features HP Fast Charge, TPM support, Modern Standby Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number xd0003na 1035UK
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