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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a better display with higher resolution and touchscreen capabilities, making it ideal for creative work with precise color needs. It also carries more storage and RAM for smoother multitasking and is slightly more portable with a longer battery life—suited for general use and on-the-go productivity. In contrast, the MSI Pulse GL66, with its powerful Nvidia GPU, is tailored for intensive gaming and engineering applications. It also offers hardware features like a higher refresh rate screen and a customizable RGB backlit keyboard, but it has less RAM and storage, which could limit performance in some scenarios. Choose the ASUS for portability and creative tasks, or the MSI for gaming and engineering demands. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is better suited for general use due to its higher-quality OLED screen, more RAM for smoother multitasking, a powerful CPU, and a battery that ensures longer usage between charges, although it is slightly less portable due to its weight. Meanwhile, the MSI Pulse GL66, with good performance capabilities and keyboard quality, falls short chiefly on screen quality and battery life, not to mention it's heavier, making it less ideal for on-the-go use despite its robust construction and heat management.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.2
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The MSI Pulse GL66 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is equipped with an OLED panel and a high refresh rate which benefits gaming and 3D applications with rich colors and smooth visuals, although its integrated Intel graphics may limit performance in demanding tasks compared to dedicated GPUs.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is exceptional for engineering and design due to its high RAM, powerful CPU, advanced OLED screen providing accurate colors, and high-resolution touchscreen which are crucial for intensive design tasks, but is less portable due to its weight and size. In contrast, the MSI Pulse GL66, while still good for engineering and design with a strong CPU and high-end GPU which is better for engineering simulations and 3D rendering, has less RAM, a lower resolution IPS screen, and is heavier, which might not be as suitable for on-the-go use or design work requiring color precision.
Content Creation
8.6
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.2
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.8
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the MSI Pulse GL66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's high-resolution and bright display offers crisp and vibrant visuals, outshining the MSI Pulse GL66's more basic display. When it comes to engineering and design, the ZenBook's wide color gamuts deliver more accurate colors, which is essential for professional creative work, whereas the MSI may not reproduce colors with the same fidelity. However, for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is critical for smooth motion, neither laptop excels, as they prioritize other display attributes over fast refresh rates.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Pulse GL66 both have good portability, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better portability.
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Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and MSI Pulse GL66 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the MSI Pulse GL66 costs $1,399.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the MSI Pulse GL66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | MSI Pulse GL66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | March 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 245 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
MSI Pulse GL66
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Christian Hintze | April 2022
"The MSI Pulse GL66 has a lot of potential for improvement. Although the RTX 3060 is only able to use 105 watts, we still liked the gaming performance, particularly since this also makes the Pulse comfortably efficient but not slow by any means. Neither the dark display with its lame response times, nor USB 2.0 or the lack of Thunderbolt will please real gamers. The use of a sticker factory seal, which is at least questionable, also won't inspire any enthusiasm. It is obvious that the laptop is really designed for price-conscious gamers."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
About MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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