MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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 12UEK (068UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK 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

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive for specs

MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Titanium grey Stellar grey
DISPLAY MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Output 240 Watt -
INPUT MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Multi RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included 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 Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 12UEK (068UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 038UK
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