MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) vs. MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) and MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK 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.

MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite expensive

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB backlit keyboard

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) and MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) vs. MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Titanium blue Titanium grey
DISPLAY MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK 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
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone Stereo speakers
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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 Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Output - 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player 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 GE76 11UH (266UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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