•  Date Published: 23 May 2024
    • Intel Core i7-11800H
    • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti (Laptop, 60W)
    • 17.3”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 4000GB SSD
    • 64GB RAM
    • 2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)
    7.0
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.9 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    7.4 For Work Very Good
    6.4 For Gaming Good

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 4000GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x M.2 NVMe slot 
    • RAM
    • 64GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate
    • Dimensions
    • 398 x 273 x 25.2 mm (15.67" x 10.75" x 0.99")
    • Weight
    • 2.60 kg (5.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • Ethernet LAN
    • 10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.1
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • HD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Speakers
    • Stereo Speakers by Nahimic Audio
    • Optical drive

    Portability

    MSI Katana GF76 (11Ux)
    15.67" x 10.75" x 0.99" Dimensions
    2.60 kg (5.7 lbs) Weight
    Average 17.3-inch laptop
    2.86 kg (6.3 lbs) +10% Weight

    Review

    MSI Katana GF76 in-depth review

    MSI has updated its gaming weaponry with devices that stay true to Intel. As one of the most Intel-centric brands out there, the Red Dragon plans to reintroduce the trust to the Blue giant to its customers. The laptop we are going to show you today is called the Katana GF76. It happens to be the most budget-conscious 17-inch laptop in MSI's gaming laptop portfolio.They have switched the 10th Gen Comet Lake-H CPUs for the 11th Gen Tiger Lake H45 ones. As we figured in our most recent tests, they are Intel's biggest chance of a comeback in the laptop world - the only space they seem to have a chance. Nevertheless, you have to keep in mind that the budget nature of the notebook means you will have to make sacrifices. For example, there is no Thunderbolt connector, and the graphics option[...]

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    Pros

    • Competitively priced
    • Two SODIMM slots, and up to two M.2 PCIe x4 slot
    • Rigid structure
    • Lacks PWM (AUO B173HAN04.9)
    • 144Hz refresh rate (AUO B173HAN04.9)

    Cons

    • 51% sRGB coverage (AUO B173HAN04.9)
    • Slow pixel response times and low maximum brightness (AUO B173HAN04.9)
    • No SD card reader and Thunderbolt 4
    • Runs hot
    • Unimpressive battery life