MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) vs. MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) and MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth). 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.

MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, portable design

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) and MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) vs. MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Titanium grey Core black
DISPLAY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK 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 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, MSI True Colour Technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
MEMORY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK 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 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer E3100G
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Output 240 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home Advanced
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 Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair, Noise Cancellation
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI GS66 12UH (200UK Stealth)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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