MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE). 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) and MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) vs. MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm 35.8 cm x 25.855 cm x 1.685 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Titanium grey -
DISPLAY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13620H
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache - L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Privacy Camera Kill Switch
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Output: Audio by DTS, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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 card
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 81.77 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt -
INPUT MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
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 NVIDIA Studio drivers, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Prestige 16 Studio (A13VE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology MIL-STD-810H tested, Dynamic Cooler Boost technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 242UK
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