MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) vs. MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK 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 GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

comprehensive port selection

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

decent build quality

good audio output

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) vs. MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Titanium blue -
DISPLAY MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 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 -
STORAGE MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh -
AC ADAPTER MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Output 280 Watt -
INPUT MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
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 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE76 10UH (042UK Raider) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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