MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, durable design

advanced cooling system

good battery life

relatively expensive

heavy for portability

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight design

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Core black Grey
DISPLAY MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 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 GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
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 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 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 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer E3100G -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 12UGS (203UK Stealth) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 294UK
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