MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) vs. MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) and MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF). 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 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 Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

high-resolution mini-led display

slim, lightweight design

thunderbolt 4 support

advanced cooling technology

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) and MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) vs. MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm 35.58 cm x 25.97 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.25 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Titanium grey Star blue
DISPLAY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 24 MB
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 Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Studio Drivers
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, four woofers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111 Killer E3100
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Multi RGB Precision touchpad, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 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
LAN
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
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 MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 011UK
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