In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.25 kg |
| Colour | Titanium blue | Titanium grey |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK 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. | 240 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display | MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK 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 | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 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 GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
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| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | Dynamic Boost |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8111 |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 90 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Output | - | 240 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | Multi RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Slots | - | 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-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort |
Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN HDMI |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home Advanced |
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| Software Included | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG | 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 GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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