Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse). 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.

Razer Blade 14 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Razer Blade 14 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact powerhouse design

superior gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust aluminum chassis

efficient thermal management

premium price tag

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

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 Razer Blade 14 and MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.395 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black Titanium grey
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel HM570
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3D audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
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 - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 61.6 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours -
AC ADAPTER Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Output 230 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB, Razer Chroma RGB, precision glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
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
MISCELLANEOUS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL66 11UCK (251UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Illuminated Razer logo, vapor chamber cooling system, Modern Standby Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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