Buzz
The MSI Katana GF66 11UC 676 VN laptop is advertised as one of the high-performance, attractively priced laptops. Does it live up to the hype? Let's dive into a detailed performance review in the article below!
Simple Design, High Mobility
The GF66 laptop is designed similarly to the GF76 version but with a smaller footprint. All sides A, B, C, D of the machine are made of plastic, without any metal components. This material choice provides lightweight (weighing only about 2.1kg, hence highly portable) but lacks a luxurious feel. If you're seeking a modern and elegant machine, the GF66 may not fulfill this requirement.
The design features a recessed logo to minimize logo scratches, but it's not overly prominent. Additionally, the port system on this machine is heavily shifted to the right, with only 2 USB ports on the left and various connection ports such as USB-C, HDMI, headphone jack on the right side. Consolidating all connection ports to one side may cause users to feel cluttered when using peripheral connections.
Designed with a larger configuration relative to its size, it's no surprise that MSI has equipped this machine with a rather large cooling system to minimize lag and improve thermal management.
Underwhelming Display
The machine features a 15.6-inch display with Full HD resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and covers 45% NTSC color space. With this color coverage, it may not be the perfect choice for graphic design or editing. You should consider purchasing the core i7 version with color coverage up to 100 SRGB.
The 144Hz refresh rate brings fairly decent color experiences for users. Compared to other gaming laptops, I wouldn't rate this laptop too highly. While MSI offers more options for displays, perhaps in this machine, MSI has focused more on performance.
Impressive Performance, Meets Gamers' Needs
GF66 11UC 676 VN boasts an Intel Core i5-11400H processor, 8GB (8GB x 1) DDR4 3200MHz with upgradeable capacity up to 64GB. It comes with a 512GB NVMe PCIe Gen3x4 SSD (1 slot) along with a dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 + Intel UHD Graphics. This machine is sold at a quite attractive price of ~24 million VND. Compared to competitors with similar configurations, this laptop is about 1 million VND cheaper.
With this configuration, users can comfortably enjoy gaming without worrying about lag or game crashes. At this price point, I highly rate the machine's performance, which can meet the needs of gamers running heavy games.
One point to note is that the machine's battery capacity is only about 53.5WHr. If you need a long-lasting battery, then this is not the choice for you.
Above are detailed reviews of the MSI Katana GF66 11UC 676 VN laptop. In summary, personally, I believe this is a machine worth buying within its price range. If you're not overly concerned about design but just need a stable performance, affordable price, and good gaming experience, then this is the suitable choice for you.
