Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) and MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 2.38 kg |
| Colour | Titanium grey | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 15.6" |
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| 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 | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | IPS-level | MSI Matrix Display |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 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 |
| Features | - | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
| MEMORY | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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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 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
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| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | Dynamic Boost | - |
| Gaming | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 1080p |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic sound technology | Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Technology | 3-cell lithium polymer | 4-cell |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 53.5 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Output | 240 Watt | - |
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| INPUT | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | - |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
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 |
| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card) |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home Advanced | Windows 11 Home |
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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 | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) | MSI GE66 12UH (280UK Raider) |
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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 | Cooler Boost 5 technology | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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