Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Razer Blade 14 and MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample storage capacity

effective thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Razer Blade 14 and MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Razer Blade 14 vs. MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.97 cm x 22 cm x 1.68 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm
Weight 1.78 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Anodised aluminium -
Colour Anodized black Titanium grey
DISPLAY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
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 72% NTSC
Features Factory Calibration, FreeSync Technology IPS-level
PROCESSOR Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 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 L3 - 16 MB -
MEMORY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, NVIDIA CUDA Technology, NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, NVIDIA WhisperMode 2.0 Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
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, microphone
Compliant Standards THX Spatial Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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 GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - 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 Razer Blade 14 MSI GL76 12UEK (046UK 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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