MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) vs. MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)

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Detailed comparison and review of MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) and MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) vs. MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
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 (066UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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 IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB -
MEMORY MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 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 (066UK Pulse)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
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, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
Output 240 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 1.7mm travel distance -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (R6E B12UGZ) MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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 (066UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home Advanced
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 (066UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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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