MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) vs. MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) and MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK 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 GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

loud under load

MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey compared to rivals

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) and MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) vs. MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Titanium blue-black Titanium grey
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 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 GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
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 GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK 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 6E AX 210 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100 Realtek RTL8111
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included 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 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 GE66 10UG (454UK Raider) MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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