MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK 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 (A12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

limited gaming performance

no ethernet port

average speaker quality

MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB backlit keyboard

reasonable price point

average battery life

heavy build

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) and MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.395 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Carbon grey Titanium grey
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK 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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers
Audio Features - Nahimic 3D audio
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Output - 150 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology 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
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number 035UK -
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