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

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Razer Blade 15
Razer Blade 15
MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Blade 15 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.

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 and MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 15 vs. MSI Katana GF66 (11UG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.98 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.03 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Matte Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2667 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD SATA 6Gb/s 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 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 Array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9260 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Output - 150 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, Chroma lighting system, Razer Synapse enabled Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 15 MSI Katana GF66 (11UG)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card -
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Gigabit Ethernet
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 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 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
Model Number - 843UK
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