MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST). 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 GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

decent build quality

good audio output

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution touchscreen display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
87 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm 38.2 cm x 26 cm x 1.9 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.49 kg
Colour - Lunar grey
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level Ultra Slim Design, Factory Calibration, MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 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 Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
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 GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound - Four speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Sound
Audio Features - Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
BATTERY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 90 Wh
INPUT MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB, MSI active pen (MPP2.0) support
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Creator Z17 (A12UGST)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 099UK
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