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MSI Pulse GL66 11UDK

Specifications

MSI Pulse GL66 11UDK
MSI Pulse GL66 11UDK (Pulse GL66 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-11800H 8 x 2.3 - 4.6 GHz, Tiger Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 1785 MHz, 60 W TDP, GDDR6
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3200
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, IPS, 144 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM570
Storage
512GB SSD
Connections
1 USB 2.0, 2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, Audio Connections: 3.5nn, USB-C
Networking
10/100/1000 LAN Card (10/100/1000MBit/s), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.2
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 23.95 x 359 x 259 ( = 0.94 x 14.13 x 10.2 in)
Battery
53 Wh
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64 Bit
Camera
Webcam: HD type (30fps@720p)
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes
Weight
2.3 kg ( = 81.13 oz / 5.07 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 90% - very good
Average of 2 scores (from 4 reviews)

Reviews for the MSI Pulse GL66 11UDK

100% MSI Pulse GL66 Review – Game for anything
Source: Toptenreviews English
MSl’s Pulse GL66 has been configured to catch the eye of gamers, but don’t let that put you off’ if gaming isn’t your thing. Its graphics are certainly powerful enough to produce stunning backdrops if, for example, you like to take Microsoft Flight Simulator out for a spin, but with a better processor and screen than we typically see in gaming laptops, it’s also ideal for everyday Windows users. With a decent screen and great Windows performance, this gaming laptop can do it all, though its bulky build and poor battery life make it less than ideal when out and about.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 12/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 100%
80% MSI GL66 Pulse review: A solid all-rounder rather than a gaming great
Source: Expert Reviews English
The problem with the GL66 is that it’s not the cheapest RTX 30-series gaming laptop, despite using one of the cheapest – and weakest – RTX30-series GPUs. The Acer Nitro 5 has the more powerful RTX 3060 but can be picked up for £999, so at £1,099 I can’t help feeling the GL66 is a bit more expensive than it should be. Granted, the Acer has a much lower-quality screen and feels cheaper as a package and I’d much rather use the GL66 as a day-to-day notebook. However, these are gaming laptops first and foremost so gaming performance is paramount. With comparatively weak gaming figures and poor battery life, the MSI GL66 isn’t much of a winner.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

RECENZE: MSI Pulse GL66 - 15.6'' herní základ se zbrusu novou grafikou RTX 3050 Ti
Source: Notebook.cz CZ→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; nice display. Negative: Mediocre ergonomics.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/11/2021
Đánh giá chi tiết MSI Pulse GL66 11UDK: Sự lựa chọn hợp lý trong phân khúc
Source: The Gioididong VN→EN
Positive: Stylish design; rich set of ports; comfortable keyboard; beautiful display; powerful processor; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/17/2022

Comment

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop GPU: Mid-range gaming laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA107 chip.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-11800H: Tiger Lake (H45 series) based high end octa-core SoC for gaming laptops and workstations. The eight CPU cores run at 2.3 GHz to 4.6 GHz. The integrated UHD Graphics GPU offers 32 EUs at up to 1.45 GHz. The chip is manufactured on the second-gen 10 nm Intel SuperFin process.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


MSI: Micro-Star International (MSI) was founded in 1986 in Taiwan. MSI is especially known as a manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards for PCs, but also offers computer accessories, complete systems, motherboards, graphics cards, laptops, desktop PCs, monitors and other components. However, the Microstar brand name in Germany belongs to the Medion company. MSI is known for its gaming products and has developed a wide range of gaming laptops and desktop PCs. The company is also active in workstations, servers and industrial automation. MSI has offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.


90%: There are not very many models that are rated better. Most of the assessments are in percentage ranges below that. The tested product is not considered perfect, but the sources give a clear purchase recommendation.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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Stefan Hinum, 2021-09-30 (Update: 2021-09-30)