MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana). 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 GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

decent build quality

good audio output

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
RAM 8 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
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Technology - 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI GF66 11UG (087UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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