MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) vs. MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) and MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse). 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 GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, attractive design

robust build quality

good thermal management

relatively expensive

average battery life

heavy for portability

noisy under load

MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK 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

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy and bulky

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) and MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) vs. MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.25 kg
Colour Core black Titanium grey
DISPLAY MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 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 -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
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 GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB Multi RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player 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
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 11UG (278UK Stealth) MSI GL66 12UEK (067UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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