Razer Blade 15 Base vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 Base and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG). 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.

Razer Blade 15 Base Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 15 Base based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

premium aluminum chassis

compact, portable design

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited upgradeability

high price point

noisy under load

MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

decent display quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 15 Base and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 Base vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.09 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black | Black anodised finish Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Matte, Factory Calibration, Wide Viewing Angle, 4.9 mm bezel Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output 230 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Precision touchpad, Chroma lighting system, N-key rollover Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included Razer Synapse 3 MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 15 Base MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 843UK
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