MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) vs. MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 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 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) and MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) vs. MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm 35.58 cm x 25.97 cm x 1.995 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 1.99 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Titanium grey Star blue
DISPLAY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
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 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 - L3 - 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features 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, microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Sound by Dynaudio, Hi-Res Audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 - Killer E3100
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) MSI Stealth 16 Studio (A13VF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Precision touchpad, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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 GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK 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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