MSI Katana GF66 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 Comparison

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MSI Katana GF66 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022, two laptops from MSI and ASUS. MSI Katana GF66 was introduced to market in May 2021 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 was launched in January 2022. There is only 8 months difference between Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Katana GF66 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Katana GF66 Key Specs

Launched in May 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 11400H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB
8GB Ram
359 x 259 x 24.9 mm (14.13 x 10.2 x 0.98 inches)
Weight: 2.25 kg (4.96 lbs)

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 Key Specs

Launched in January 2022
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 12700H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
16GB Ram
354 x 259 x 22.6-27.2 mm (13.94 x 10.2 x 0.89-1.07 inches)
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Katana GF66 over ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022

Weight	2.25 kg vs 2.40 kg	0.15 kg lighter
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 over MSI Katana GF66

Screen-to-Body Ratio	~73.2% vs ~72.2%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.3 mm vs 6.8 mm	2.5 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	39.9 dB vs 49 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	300 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 91.3%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
Adobe RGB Profile	75.3% vs 66.7%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Response Time	3 ms vs 9 ms	Faster Response screen
GPU FLOPS	13.8 TFLOPS vs 6.14 TFLOPS	Faster RAM Type
RAM Type	DDR5 vs DDR4	3D Surround Sound Support
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	80.5 dB vs 78 dB	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Larger Touchpad Area
Touchpad Size	13.0 x 7.5 cm vs 10.5 x 6.5 cm

Common Strengths of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 and MSI Katana GF66

Launch Dates	May 2021 vs January 2022	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6 vs v6E	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.2	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs Yes	Fast connection to Network via ethernet cable
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 and MSI Katana GF66

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
Fingerprint Sensor	No vs No	No fingerprint login feature

MSI Katana GF66 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Katana GF66 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022.

Physical Specs
Weight	2.25 kg (4.96 lbs)	2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Surface Area	930 cm2 (144.1 inches2)	917 cm2 (142.2 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~72.2%	~73.2%
Side Bezel Thickness	~6.8 mm	~4.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.14 kg/inch	0.15 kg/inch
	0.308 lbs/inch	0.33 lbs/inch
Colors	Black	Black, Silver

Comparison of the MSI Katana GF66 and the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 External Dimensions

Weight

Katana GF66 weighs 2.25 kg (4.96 lbs), whereas the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 weighs 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Katana GF66 2.25 kg

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 2.40 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Katana GF66 24.90 mm

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 22.60 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.17 mm

Max 29.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Katana GF66 is 0.14 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 is 0.15 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Katana GF66 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 11400H Intel Core i7 11800H Intel Core i5 12500H Intel Core i7 12650H Intel Core i7 12700H	Intel Core i7 12700H Intel Core i9 12900H
Base Frequency	2.2-2.7 GHz	2.3 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	6	14
Number of Threads	12	20
L3 Cache	12 MB	24 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen (16 EU)	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96EU)
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	10 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1514	1750
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	6382	12242
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1478	1800
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	9375	16309

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Katana GF66 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 11400H

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 12700H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	GeForce RTX 3050 Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile 4GB GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Ti Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1065 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1343 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	45 W	80 W
Nvidia Optimus	Yes	MUX
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	5.501 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	4 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	128 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	1500 MHz 12 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2048	3840
TMUs	64	120
ROPs	32	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Katana GF66 has a FLOPS value of 6.14 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 ' has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Katana GF66 may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	2x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	4800 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR5
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	64 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

The ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Katana GF66's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Katana GF66	ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 (2022)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	53.5 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Bottom
Charge Power	150 / 180 / 240 W	100 / 240 / 280 W
AC Adapter Weight	422 / 540 gramm

On the other hand, the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Katana GF66's 54 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Katana GF66 54 Wh

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 90 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Katana GF66's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	2
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Katana GF66 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Katana GF66 and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Katana GF66 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Katana GF66 141 ppi

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 offers a higher refresh rate of 300 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Katana GF66 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Katana GF66 350 nits

ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 300 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

MSI Katana GF66 vs ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Katana GF66 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 have USB-A ports. Katana GF66 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 have USB Type-C ports. Katana GF66 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Katana GF66 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 feature an HDMI port. Katana GF66 offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Neither Katana GF66 nor ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 has an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Katana GF66 and ROG Strix Scar 15 G533 2022 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v6E
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.2
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	3x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	1x USB 3.2	2x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	Yes
SD CardReader	No	No
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes