MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) vs. MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) and MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

compact and portable

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

mediocre color accuracy

MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK 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

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy and bulky

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) and MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) vs. MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.25 kg
Colour - Titanium grey
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK 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. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
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 GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK 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 GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/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 RTL8111
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Technology - 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Output - 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Red backlighting Multi RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - 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 GF65 10UE (016UK Thin) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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