In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) and MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK 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 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK 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 | 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm |
Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.8 kg |
Colour | - | Titanium grey |
DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17.3" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 120 Hz | 360 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Colour Gamut | 100% Adobe RGB | 100% sRGB |
Features | MSI Matrix Display | IPS-level |
PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) |
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CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.7 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 | - |
MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK 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 |
Rated Speed | - | 3200 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK 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 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 |
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Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | - | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - 720p |
Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
Audio Features | Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK 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 AX1675 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8111 |
Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) |
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Technology | 4-cell | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 90 Wh |
AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) |
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Output | - | 240 Watt |
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INPUT | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK 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 | - |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) |
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Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) |
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Interfaces | LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | 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 |
MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UH (279UK Raider) | MSI GL76 12UGK (091UK Pulse) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | - |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | - |
Features | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | Cooler Boost 5 technology |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 1 year |