MSI Katana GF66

At the end of the day, is it better to go for a less premium notebook that has more powerful hardware, or you should get a device that has a better execution and feature package, but a less capable CPU and GPU? Well, this is pretty much the same as with cars. You should go for the one that makes more sense to you. If you are solely playing games – go for the less expensive unit that has better hardware. However, you have to be on the lookout for devices like the Katana GF66 (12Ux), which state a 105W TGP of their RTX 3070 Ti but only manage to extract 88W out of it.

If playing games is your core concern and you don’t really care for slim bezels or fancy laptop materials, the MSI Katana GF66 12UE was a solid, budget-friendly option at the previous price of £1099. But at £1399, the hardware and design are not up to the standard of competition from the likes of Acer, ASUS, Gigabyte, and Lenovo.

The MSI Katana GF66 12UGS is a laptop with a balanced price-performance ratio, delivering a fairly affordable entry into the top class of mobile gaming.

MSI's Katana GF66 is a well-priced, well-rounded budget gaming laptop that cuts competing models down to size.