MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) vs. MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) and MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse). 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 Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

RGB keyboard lighting

decent thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited port selection

high price point

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) and MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) vs. MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.69 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 2.6 kg
Colour - Titanium grey
DISPLAY MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72% NTSC
Features - IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
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
Cache 24 MB -
MEMORY MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
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)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound - Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Output - 240 Watt
INPUT MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included MSI APP Player 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 Crosshair 15 (B12UGZ) MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 293UK -
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