MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6"
Resolution
2560 x 1440 (QHD)
CPU
Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
RAM
16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
14-core
Storage
1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Battery Capacity
90 Wh
MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse) Review

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powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey compared to rivals

Total Rating

85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.25 kg
Colour Titanium grey
DISPLAY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core
Cache 24 MB
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes
Camera Yes - 720p
Frame Rate 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Wireless 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
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Output 240 Watt
INPUT MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB)
Features Multi RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) 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 MSI GL66 12UGK (065UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Features Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year

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