MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse). 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 Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

decent build quality

good audio output

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Carbon grey -
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Output 90 Watt -
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 263UK -
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