MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046) vs ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Comparison summary
- ASUS TUF 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming and a better deal.
- For performance MSI Katana GF66 15″ has a lot better performing processor. TUF has more memory.
- For graphics performance Katana GF66 has a better graphics card.
- Katana GF66 has a higher resolution screen (Full HD).
- For carrying TUF is lighter and smaller in size.
- Katana GF66 has a bigger SSD.
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046) | ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 8gb | 16gb |
| Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs. Read more | |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | GeForce RTX 4050 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | HD Plus (1600 x 900 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.71 lbs (3.5 kg) | 7 lbs (3.18 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches | 14 x 10 x 1 inches |
| (35.89 x 25.91 x 2.49 cm) | (35.56 x 25.4 x 2.54 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 17, 2023 | October 19, 2025 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,149.00 | $1,098.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,149.00 | $1,098.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046)
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16)
Compare MSI Katana GF66 15″ / ASUS TUF 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046) summary
MSI Katana GF66 is an impressively priced Windows gaming laptop released in 2023. It has the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti video card that is remarkable great for playing games. You can run using lower graphics settings you can play 30% of the games published this year. The laptop has an impressive Intel processor, but less RAM than the competition for its price. Your 1000gb SSD storage is a fantastic amount. Full HD resolution is adequate for the 15″ 240 Hz screen. It is quite bulky at 7.71 lbs (3.5 kg).
msi Katana GF66 15.6" 244Hz FHD Gaming Laptop Intel Core i9-12900H RTX3070TI 16GB 1TBNVMe SSD Win11 - Black (12UGSOK-1046)
15.6" FHD (1920*1080), 240Hz, 72%NTSC
Core i9-12900H 6+8Core
NVIDIA GeForce RTX3070TI Laptop GPU
16GB (8G*2) DDR5 4800MHz
1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4
ASIN: B0BF8CJ3Z1
ASUS TUF 16″ (Gaming A16) summary
ASUS TUF is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2025. It has the GeForce RTX 4050 graphics card which is good great for gaming. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 60% of the games published this year. The laptop doesn't have the best AMD CPU, though enough memory for its price. Only HD Plus resolution is lackluster for the 16″ 144 Hz display. The 500gb SSD storage is common. It is quite hefty at 7 lbs (3.18 kg).
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 Laptop: AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS, 16" Full HD+ 145Hz Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050, 16GB DDR5 RAM, 512GB SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Windows 11
AMD Ryzen 7 7445HS Processor (3.2GHz)
16" Full HD+ 144Hz Display
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Graphics
ASIN: B0FV4B883Y