{"id":137978,"date":"2021-11-03T18:06:43","date_gmt":"2021-11-03T18:06:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=137978"},"modified":"2023-10-18T07:02:56","modified_gmt":"2023-10-18T06:02:56","slug":"msi-katana-gf66-review-razor-sharp-portable-gaming-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/laptops\/msi-katana-gf66-review-razor-sharp-portable-gaming-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"MSI Katana GF66 : Razor sharp portable gaming tool"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the\u00a0newest\u00a0Intel\u00a0processors\u00a0is the basis for the\u00a0MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES\u00a0, a high-end notebook focused on\u00a0extreme performance\u00a0in\u00a0video games\u00a0.\u00a0Member of the brand family\u00a0Katana\u00a0of\u00a0MSI\u00a0, of which we\u00a0already know the model\u00a0\u00a0MSI Katana GF66 11UD-230XES\u00a0, is one of those devices that have everything to make a difference against the toughest opponents.\u00a0And this computer is the option for those looking for the ultimate weapon on the virtual battlefield.\u00a0Read on to discover all the qualities of the\u00a0MSI GF66 11UG 254ES\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>Design and Build the MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES Notebook<\/h3>\n<p>With the new range of\u00a0Katana\u00a0laptops\u00a0, the Asian manufacturer\u00a0MSI\u00a0has answers tailored to each player.\u00a0The reference\u00a0GF66 11UG 254ES\u00a0is one of its models, and boasts the\u00a011th generation of Intel CPUs\u00a0.\u00a0Although this is not the only key to a product that promises to satisfy the most demanding of\u00a0<em>gamers<\/em>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>The warrior spirit of the samurai<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0MSI 11UG 254ES\u00a0is\u00a0imbued with\u00a0the power and mystique of the famed fighters of ancient Japan.\u00a0It is a device with a robust body, with a classic\u00a0black\u00a0finish\u00a0, where the sharp cuts of its profile simulate the cuts of the epic sword wielded by samurai.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83513 size-full lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/20_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-83513\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Warrior Soul Device<\/p>\n<p>It is a forceful team, but not enough to weigh down your transport.\u00a0With a weight of\u00a02.1 kg it\u00a0is feasible to take it anywhere where a challenge awaits us.\u00a0Plus, it&#8217;s sized to fit seamlessly into a backpack for convenient portability on every trip.\u00a0This reference from the\u00a0Katana\u00a0range\u00a0has dimensions of\u00a035.9 x 25.9 x 2.49 cm\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>Screen swift like the swords of legend<\/h3>\n<p>The attractions of this model are many, but one of the advantages that the team has is one of the most appreciated by\u00a0<em>gamers<\/em>\u00a0:\u00a0144 Hz\u00a0refresh rate on the\u00a0<em>display<\/em>\u00a0.\u00a0At this speed, no detail escapes the player&#8217;s sight, seeing each image clearly no matter how fast-paced the action.\u00a0The screen of this equipment captures the graphics in\u00a0Full HD\u00a0in the\u00a015.6 inches\u00a0\u00a0of its diagonal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83514 size-full lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/6_techweek.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-83514\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bright screen like a samurai&#8217;s weapon<\/p>\n<h3>Red dragon keyboard<\/h3>\n<p>Like any\u00a0<em>gaming<\/em>\u00a0device\u00a0worth its salt, it has a touch of\u00a0lighting\u00a0to add personality.\u00a0Being\u00a0MSI\u00a0specializes in this type of brand products includes an\u00a0exclusive red backlighting system\u00a0that will delight fans.\u00a0The great character this adds to the\u00a0ergonomic keyboard\u00a0with\u00a01.7mm of key travel\u00a0is unquestionable.\u00a0In addition, it makes it possible to use the computer without depending on the ambient lighting conditions.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83515 size-full lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/21_techweek.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-83515\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dragon red lighting<\/p>\n<h3>Technical details of the MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES<\/h3>\n<p>We already said that the\u00a0MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES\u00a0assembles an\u00a0Intel\u00a0processor\u00a0of the\u00a011th generation\u00a0.\u00a0It is one of the most powerful of the series:\u00a0Intel\u00ae Core \u2122 i7-11800H\u00a0.\u00a0It has\u00a0\u00a08 cores\u00a0that reach frequencies of up to\u00a04.6 GHz\u00a0thanks to Intel\u00ae Turbo Boost technology.\u00a0And pay attention, because the processor has\u00a024 MB of cache\u00a0.\u00a0The manufacturer adds a brutal\u00a0high-end\u00a0GPU\u00a0, the\u00a0NVIDIA\u00ae GeForce\u00ae RTX 3070\u00a0with\u00a08 GB\u00a0of\u00a0dedicated\u00a0GDDR6\u00a0memory\u00a0.\u00a0To this is added the\u00a016 GB of DDR4 3200 MHz memoryarranged in the system.\u00a0Definitely a sensational setup, promising unmatched performance.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83516 size-full lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/7_techweek.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-83516\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The secret of its performance awaits hidden within its black chassis<\/p>\n<p>This\u00a0<em>hardware<\/em>\u00a0, which in itself is wonderful, further improved thanks to the unit\u00a0SSD PCIe NVMe\u00a0with\u00a01TB\u00a0of capacity.\u00a0A first-class storage where the\u00a0Windows 10\u00a0operating system is hosted as standard\u00a0.<\/p>\n<h3>Connectivity<\/h3>\n<p>From everything seen so far about the laptop, it is unthinkable that the product designer is going to disappoint in any element that is part of its configuration.\u00a0That is why it is not surprising to find\u00a0the most modern connection and communication options\u00a0.\u00a0It is the way to guarantee a perfect user experience.\u00a0And thanks to them, the\u00a0Katana\u00a0series equipment\u00a0increases its functionality.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-83517 size-full lazyloaded aligncenter\" title=\"MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hifiratings.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/8_techweek.png\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-83517\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Next-generation connectivity<\/p>\n<p>It stands out, above all the connectivity technologies included, the\u00a0Wi-Fi 6\u00a0.\u00a0As a new wireless communication standard, it provides smooth, stable, and high-speed transmission capacity;\u00a0regardless of the number of devices connected to the network.\u00a0Nor should we forget to mention the latest generation\u00a0USB 3.2\u00a0connectors\u00a0;\u00a0or the\u00a0HDMI 4K\u00a0output\u00a0with which to reproduce the spectacular images generated by this computer on a large screen.<\/p>\n<h3>Battery<\/h3>\n<p>Last but not least, we know the battery that gives autonomous life to the equipment.\u00a0Here the manufacturer uses one of his regular batteries\u00a03 &#8211;\u00a0cell\u00a0and\u00a053.5 Whr\u00a0, which we fear will give us little game when unleashing the graphics power of the laptop.\u00a0Therefore, it is better to always have the\u00a0150 W\u00a0charger\u00a0included with the product at hand.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The MSI Katana GF66 \u00a0is an excellent\u00a0device\u00a0for\u00a0advanced gamers\u00a0who are content with only the best.\u00a0This product is capable of meeting the\u00a0performance\u00a0expectations\u00a0expected at\u00a0pro levels of competition.\u00a0That, logically, entails a high cost of the product, since there are many\u00a0high-end components\u00a0that the laptop has.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the\u00a0newest\u00a0Intel\u00a0processors\u00a0is the basis for the\u00a0MSI Katana GF66 11UG 254ES\u00a0, a high-end notebook focused on\u00a0extreme performance\u00a0in\u00a0video games\u00a0.\u00a0Member of the brand family\u00a0Katana\u00a0of\u00a0MSI\u00a0, of which we\u00a0already know the model\u00a0\u00a0MSI Katana GF66 11UD-230XES\u00a0, is one of those devices that have everything to make a difference against the toughest opponents.\u00a0And this computer is the option for those looking [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" 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