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Updated January 10, 2024·
The MSI Pulse GL66 is less expensive, with a midrange price, and offers good general use and gaming performance, making it suitable if cost and a balanced feature set are important. On the other hand, the MSI Raider GE67Hx is more expensive but provides higher storage, a more powerful processor with the Intel i7-12800HX and Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, an OLED display with higher resolution, and superior battery life, which could be vital for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
- Good portability
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the MSI Raider GE67Hx
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Excellent overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
245.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for general use, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The MSI Pulse GL66 offers a balance of good CPU and RAM for multitasking, a decent quality IPS screen for clear visuals, and a lighter weight aiding in portability, although it's restrained by a shorter battery life. Meanwhile, the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts a more powerful CPU and superior screen quality with OLED technology, which is better for visual tasks, but it's less portable due to a heavier build and also has a relatively moderate battery life. Both laptops have ample storage and good keyboard quality, with the Raider GE67Hx slightly edging in speaker quality and heat management but could be louder in terms of operational noise.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.7
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.2/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The MSI Raider GE67Hx outperforms the MSI Pulse GL66 in gaming and 3D applications thanks to its more advanced GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a higher screen refresh rate for smoother visuals. While both laptops have capable CPUs and good screen quality, the higher GPU power and screen refresh rate of the Raider GE67Hx make it very good for these tasks, as opposed to just good like the Pulse GL66.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The MSI Raider GE67Hx is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.2
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The MSI Raider GE67Hx 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
7.0
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The MSI Raider GE67Hx and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for software development, though the MSI Raider GE67Hx is somewhat better.
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
6.8
9.1
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
245.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
344.0 nits
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has a better screen than the MSI Pulse GL66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The MSI Pulse GL66 has a display that offers sufficient resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and is adequate for engineering software which doesn't heavily prioritize color accuracy, but its slower refresh rate and possibly lower color gamut coverage hampers gaming and 3D work. In contrast, the MSI Raider GE67Hx boasts an excellent display with high resolution and brightness, making it ideal for general use and providing wide color gamut coverage which benefits engineering and design, but despite these qualities, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a lower refresh rate. Essentially, the Raider GE67Hx excels in areas where visual accuracy and detail are critical, while the Pulse GL66's compromises make it less suited for the high-speed demands of gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
4.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 hours of battery life. The MSI Raider GE67Hx has 5.5 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.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Raider GE67Hx has very good build quality, while the MSI Pulse GL66 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,399
$2,349
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The MSI Pulse GL66 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx costs $2,349.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Pulse GL66 to have good portability, while the MSI Raider GE67Hx has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the MSI Pulse GL66 and the MSI Raider GE67Hx compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Pulse GL66 | MSI Raider GE67Hx |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,349 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94'' | 14.1'' x 10.5'' x 0.92'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 5.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 14.09" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 10.51" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12800HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 245 nits | 344 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 6.3/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Francisco Lahoz | October 2022
"If you've wanted to dip your toes into PC gaming but can't let go of your console roots, the MSI Raider GE67 HX stakes out an attractive middle ground between the speed and versatility of PC gaming and the comfort and ease of a console. If you can overlook its noisy fans and chintzy touchpad, the Raider provides a powerhouse entertainment experience with an OLED screen that tops most household TVs. It's not cheap, but this gaming machine is more than the sum of its parts."
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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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