MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046) vs ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73)
Comparison summary
- ASUS TUF Dash 15 is quite a winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance MSI Katana GF66 15″ has a better processor. TUF Dash 15 contains more memory.
- When it comes to graphics Katana GF66 has a lot better performing graphics card.
- For portability TUF Dash 15 is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- Katana GF66 offers more SSD storage.
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046)
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73)
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046) | ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73) |
|---|---|
| Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs. Read more | |
| Intel Core i9-12900H | Intel Core i7-12650H |
| 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 3050 Ti |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 15.6″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 7.71 lbs (3.5 kg) | 4.41 lbs (2 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches | 13.94 x 9.88 x 0.78 inches |
| (35.89 x 25.91 x 2.49 cm) | (35.41 x 25.1 x 1.98 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Hard drives | |
| 1000gb SSD | 500gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| July 17, 2023 | June 17, 2022 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $1,149.00 | $1,129.99 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $1,149.00 | $1,129.99 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (121046)
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73)
Compare MSI Katana GF66 15″ / ASUS TUF Dash 15 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 Dash 15 (FX517ZE-ES73) summary
ASUS TUF Dash 15 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2022. It has an outstanding Intel processor plus a decent amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3050 Ti GPU that is lackluster well-suited for playing games. You can run older games on recommended settings, but using lower graphics settings you can play 40% of the games published this year. Full HD resolution is satisfactory for the 15″ 144 Hz IPS display. Your 500gb SSD storage is moderate. It is quite on the heavier side at 4.41 lbs (2 kg).
ASUS TUF Dash 15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 144Hz FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H, GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 16GB DDR5, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 4, Windows 11 Home, Off Black, FX517ZE-ES73
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti 6GB GDDR6 - Boost up to 1535MHz at 75W (60W + 15W with Dynamic Boost)
MUX switch - GPU MUX switch lets the GPU communicate directly with the display, increasing performance and decreasing latency
Latest 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12650H Processor - 24M Cache, up to 4.7 GHz, 10 cores (6 P-cores and 4 E-cores)
144Hz 15.6” Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Type Display
16GB DDR5 4800MHz RAM | 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD | Windows 11 Home
Durable MIL-STD-810H military standard construction
Self-cleaning Arc Flow fans with anti-dust technology to extend system longevity
Full Connectivity - Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C (Gen2), 2x USB 3.2 Type-A (Gen1), 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x 3.5mm Audio Jack, 1x LAN
Backlit keyboard rated for 20-million keystroke durability
Easy Upgrade Designs: Easily add or replace memory and storage
ASIN: B09TD1QN39