MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) 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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact and lightweight

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.7 kg
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Thin bezel design, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 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 - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
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 GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10SDR (882UK Thin) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 008UK
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