MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M). 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 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey compared to rivals

MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) 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 port selection

no dedicated gpu

average speaker quality

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) and MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
75 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
84 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) vs. MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Titanium grey Carbon grey
DISPLAY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1280P / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 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 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Digital Theater Systems (DTS)
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 52 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Output 240 Watt -
INPUT MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
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
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
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 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 14 Evo (A12M)
Included Accessories Power adapter -
Security - Fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - on-site
Model Number - 043UK
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