Laptops / Comparison
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx vs MSI Katana GF66 12UC
Laptop · HP
HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx
Ryzen 5 5600H · GTX 1650 Laptop · 144 Hz · 2021Entry level
Graphics23
Screen70
VS
Laptop · MSI
MSI Katana GF66 12UC
Core i7-12700H · RTX 3050 Laptop · 144 Hz · 2022Entry level
Graphics31
Screen70
Verdict
On specs, MSI Katana GF66 12UC comes out ahead: a gear score of 37 versus 30 for HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx | MSI Katana GF66 12UC | |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | Gear score | 37 |
| Ryzen 5 5600H | CPU | Core i7-12700H |
| GTX 1650 Laptop | Graphics card | RTX 3050 Laptop |
| — | RAM | — |
| 1920×1080 · 144 Hz | Screen | 1920×1080 · 144 Hz |
The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.
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FAQ
Is HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx or MSI Katana GF66 12UC better?
On specs, MSI Katana GF66 12UC comes out ahead: a gear score of 37 versus 30 for HP Pavilion Gaming 15-ec2xxx.
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