MSI Katana GF66 15″ (Katana) vs Lenovo Legion 16″
Comparison summary
- Lenovo Legion 16″ is hands-down winner for gaming while also being better priced.
- For performance Legion has a lot better performing processor. MSI Katana GF66 15″ contains more memory.
- Legion has a higher resolution screen (WQXGA).
- For graphics performance Katana GF66 has a bit better performing graphics card.
- For carrying Legion is lighter. Its also slimmer and more compact in size.
- Katana GF66 has a bigger SSD.
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (Katana)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare specifications
| MSI Katana GF66 15″ (Katana) | Lenovo Legion 16″ |
|---|---|
| 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 Ultra 9 275HX |
| Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop. Read more | |
| 64gb | 32gb |
| 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 5060 |
| Screen size | |
| 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Screen resolution | |
| Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) | WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels) |
| Weight | |
| 8.9 lbs (4.04 kg) | 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg) |
| Size (length x width x height) | |
| 14.13 x 10.19 x 0.98 inches | 14.35 x 10.55 x 0.85 inches |
| (35.89 x 25.88 x 2.49 cm) | (36.45 x 26.8 x 2.16 cm) |
| Operating system (OS) | |
| Windows 11 Home | - |
| Hard drives | |
| 2000gb SSD | 1000gb SSD |
| Release date | |
| August 9, 2023 | May 9, 2026 |
| Amazon.com List Price | |
| $2,999.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Amazon.com Lowest New Price | |
| $2,999.00 | $2,177.00 |
| Buy on Amazon.com | Buy on Amazon.com |
Laptop Dimensions
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (Katana)
Lenovo Legion 16″
Compare MSI Katana GF66 15″ / Lenovo Legion 16″ vs other gaming laptops:
MSI Katana GF66 15″ (Katana) summary
MSI Katana GF66 is a Windows gaming laptop released in 2023. It doesn't come with the top Intel processor, but a decent amount of memory for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti video card that is not the best well-suited for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. Just Full HD resolution is not the best for the 15″ 240 Hz monitor. Your 2000gb SSD storage is ok. It is quite bulky at 8.9 lbs (4.04 kg).
MSI Katana GF66 Gaming Laptop, Intel Core i9-12900H, RTX 3070 Ti, 64GB RAM DDR5, 2TB SSD + 2TB SSD, 15.6" 240Hz FHD Screen, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Home, RGB Backlit Keyboard, RJ45, HDMI, Black
【High Speed RAM And Enormous Space】64GB high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; 2TB + 2TB PCIe NVMe M.2 Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer.
【Processor】12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900H Processor (14 Cores, 20 Threads, Efficient Cores: 8 Cores, 8 Threads, 1.8 GHz Base, 3.8 GHz Turbo, Performance Cores: 6 Cores, 12 Threads, 2.5 GHz Base, 5.0 GHz Turbo ); GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (8GB GDDR6X)
【Display】15.6" FHD 240Hz refresh rate, IPS-level, Anti-Glare
【Tech Specs】1x Type-C USB3.2 Gen1; 2x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1; 1x Type-A USB2.0; 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K, 60Hz); 1x RJ45; RGB Backlit Keyboard; Wi-Fi 6: 802.11ax; Bluetooth;
【Operating System】Windows 11 Home - Beautiful, more consistent new design, Great window layout options, Better multi-monitor functionality, Improved performance features, New videogame selection and capabilities, Compatible with Android Apps
ASIN: B0CCPR31NC
Lenovo Legion 16″ summary
Lenovo Legion is a gaming laptop released in 2026. It has a great Intel processor and decent RAM for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 5060 GPU that is not the best great for gaming. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. WQXGA resolution is great for the 16″ 240 Hz IPS screen. Your 1000gb SSD storage is decent but could be higher. It is quite bulky at 5.4 lbs (2.45 kg).
Lenovo Legion 5 16" WQXGA 240Hz Gaming Laptop, Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX; NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7; 32GB DDR5 RAM; 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD; Gigabit LAN, 2x2 WiFi 7
Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX, 24C Processor
16" WQXGA (2560x1600) IPS 500nits Anti-glare, 240Hz
32GB DDR5-5600 RAM, 1TB SSD
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7
Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4
ASIN: B0G4N4FXDC