Side by side comparison and review of MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) and MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Colour | Multi-colour gradient | Titanium grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | IPS-level | MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Dynamic Boost | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers |
| Audio Features | Nahimic sound technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8111 | Realtek RTL8111 |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Output | 240 Watt | 240 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | 1.7mm travel distance | Multi RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN HDMI |
| SOFTWARE | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home Advanced | Windows 11 Home Advanced |
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| Software Included | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) | MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
| Model Number | 297UK | - |
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