Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) and OMEN Transcend by HP 16. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm | 35.65 cm x 26.9 cm x 1.99 cm |
| Weight | 2.25 kg | 2.09 kg |
| Colour | Titanium grey | Shadow black magnesium-aluminium (cover and keyboard frame), ceramic white aluminium (base) |
| DISPLAY | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 16" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | 165 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Image Brightness | - | 400 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Features | IPS-level | Anti-glare, Flicker Free technology, Micro Edge, 7 ms response rate, Low Blue Light technology, 84.45% screen-to-body ratio (without speakers) |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700HX |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 16-core |
| Cache | - | L3 - 30 MB |
| Chipset | - | Intel HM770 |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| 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 - NVM Express (NVMe), triple-level cell (TLC) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost | NVIDIA G-SYNC |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - Full HD |
| Camera Features | - | HP TrueVision, privacy shutter, IR camera, Temporal Noise Reduction |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Dual speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | - | DTS:X Ultra |
| Audio Features | Nahimic audio | Output: Bang & Olufsen Audio, HP Audio Boost |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2), HP Extended Range Wireless LAN |
| BATTERY | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Battery Run Time | - | Video playback: up to 10 hours Typical usage: up to 7.75 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Output | 240 Watt | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, imagepad |
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| Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | - | Anti-ghosting, 26-key rollover, 4-Zone RGB backlight |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 LAN HDMI |
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery, Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Sleep & Charge) USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI 2.1 LAN (RJ-45) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home Advanced | Windows 11 Home - English |
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| Software Included | 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 | HP Support Assistant, McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Dropbox (25 GB Cloud Storage) (free for 1 year), HP Connection Optimizer, Xbox Game Pass (1 month trial), ExpressVPN (30 days trial), LastPass Premium (30 days trial), HP QuickDrop, myHP, HP OMEN Gaming Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial) |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GL66 12UGK (066UK Pulse) | OMEN Transcend by HP 16 |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | HP 230 Watt Smart AC Adapter |
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| Integrated Options | - | Ambient light sensor |
| Features | Cooler Boost 5 technology | HP Fast Charge, firmware TPM, Modern Standby |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - parts and labour - 1 year |
| Model Number | - | u0004na |
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