MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK). 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 11UH (208UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 11UH (208UK 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 cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

short battery life

loud under load

MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
82 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.9 kg 2.7 kg
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 360 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, two subwoofers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI APP Player, MSI Center MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE76 11UH (208UK Raider) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 008UK
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