MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. Razer Blade 18

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and Razer Blade 18. 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

Razer Blade 18 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 18 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

premium build quality

advanced cooling system

good port selection

expensive price point

heavy for portability

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) and Razer Blade 18
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) vs. Razer Blade 18 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm 39.99 cm x 27.54 cm x 2.19 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 3.1 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 18"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC -
Features IPS-level -
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13950HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 24-core
Cache 24 MB 36 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
RAM 8 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5600 MHz
Rated Speed - 5600 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
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) Razer Blade 18
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0, Ray tracing cores Gen2, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Six speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - THX Spatial Audio
Audio Features - Output: 7.1 codec via HDMI, 3 smart amplifiers, 2 tweeters, 4 woofers
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
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 Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.11d, IEEE 802.11i, IEEE 802.11h, IEEE 802.11e, IEEE 802.11k, IEEE 802.11w, IEEE 802.11r, IEEE 802.11u, IEEE 802.11v, IEEE 802.11az
BATTERY MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 91.7 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
Output - 280 Watt
INPUT MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
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 Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Razer Blade 18
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Illuminated Razer logo, Modern Standby, Razer Synapse 3 support
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Limited warranty - battery - 2 years
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