MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 120Hz display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

modest audio quality

MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight design

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (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 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
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
BATTERY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Technology 6-cell 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 - 294UK
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