Razer Blade 18 vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Razer Blade 18 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.

Razer Blade 18 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 18 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

good port selection

expensive price point

heavy for portability

average battery life

loud under load

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 Razer Blade 18 and MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 18 vs. MSI Katana GF66 (12UE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 3.1 kg 2.25 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Screen Size (Type) 18" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features - IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
CPU Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 24-core 10-core
Cache 36 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
RAM 16 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 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 5 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Six speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers Output: Nahimic 3D audio, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 18 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 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 91.7 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
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 (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 18 MSI Katana GF66 (12UE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 1035UK
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