MSI Katana GF76 review: Decent gaming performance for a reasonable price

A good option for gamers on a budget.

MSI Katana GF76
  • Expert Rating

    3.50 / 5

Pros

  • Decent CPU performance
  • Interesting design with plenty of flair
  • Comfortable keyboard and trackpad

Cons

  • Lackluster GPU performance
  • The display lacks brightness
  • Audio produces less-than stellar bass

Bottom Line

While the MSI GF76 Katana's powerful Intel 12-gen CPU is up to the task, its RTX 3050 Ti GPU lacks performance in some newer games. Nevertheless, for gamers on a budget, this is a decent option.

Would you buy this?

  • Price

    $ 2,299.00 (AUD)

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