MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) vs. MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) and MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth). 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 GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 144Hz display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

robust build quality

good thermal management

relatively expensive

average battery life

heavy for portability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) and MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) vs. MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.82 cm x 27.34 cm x 2.425 cm 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Titanium grey Core black
DISPLAY MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
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. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design
PROCESSOR MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
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 GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Output 150 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master 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
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL76 11UDK (094UK Pulse) MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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