MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ). 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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

RGB keyboard lighting

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) and MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) vs. MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.395 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.47 kg
Colour Titanium grey Multi-colour gradient
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
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% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
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 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 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, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3D audio Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/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 Realtek RTL8111
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Output 150 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
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 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 GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) MSI Crosshair 15 (B12UGSZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 292UK
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