MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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 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 Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

limited battery life

noisy under load

limited color options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini 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
Image Brightness - 1000 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, Delta E≤2 colour accuracy
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-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 Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 wireless card
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology - 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) - 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
INPUT MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 242UK
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