MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) vs. MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) and MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana). 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 (047UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK 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 options

advanced cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

reasonable price point

ample storage capacity

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) and MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) vs. MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Titanium grey Black
DISPLAY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache - 24 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Output 240 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
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
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home Advanced
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 Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) MSI GF76 12UE (050UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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