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Updated January 10, 2024·
If high performance is crucial, especially for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering software, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out with its top-tier processor and graphics card, along with a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, exceptional color accuracy, and ample storage and memory. It's better suited for professional creative work but comes at a higher price, is heavier, and offers lower battery life. The MSI Pulse GL66, while less expensive and offering better battery life, has a lesser processor and graphics card power, lower screen resolution and color accuracy, and half the storage and memory, but it's lighter and features a higher screen refresh rate advantageous for gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent 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
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in general use due to its powerful CPU, abundant RAM, and a high-quality OLED touch screen, making it capable for a wide range of tasks; however, it is less portable and has shorter battery life. In contrast, the MSI Pulse GL66 offers a good balance with a capable CPU, sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, a quality IPS screen and better portability, but screen quality and battery life don't match the ASUS, making it better for users prioritizing mobility over top-tier visuals and extended unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.2
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out in gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and OLED screen with vibrant colors and high contrast, although its screen has a lesser refresh rate compared to the MSI Pulse GL66, which has a Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher refresh rate IPS screen that is beneficial for fast-paced gaming, but with lower screen quality.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is favored for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (Intel i9), double the RAM, and a higher tier GPU (RTX 3070 Ti), coupled with a screen that offers full sRGB color coverage, making it ideal for precision work. Although the MSI Pulse GL66 also has a good CPU (Intel i7) and GPU (RTX 3070), less RAM and poorer screen quality relative to the ASUS make it a less optimal but still competent choice for engineering tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3
6.8
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
245.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the MSI Pulse GL66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers vibrant and precise colors along with high resolution and brightness, making it an excellent choice for general use and particularly well-suited for engineering and design tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, its refresh rate is lower, which isn't ideal for gaming or 3D applications where smooth motion is key. In contrast, the MSI Pulse GL66 has moderate screen quality across the board, which means it's adequate for general use and engineering tasks, but like the ASUS, it may not provide the best experience for gaming or 3D due to a less-than-optimal refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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.
Cost
$2,000
$1,399
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the MSI Pulse GL66 costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and MSI Pulse GL66 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the MSI Pulse GL66 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | MSI Pulse GL66 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 4.63 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | 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 | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 53 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 245 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.8/10 | 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 Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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