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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the MSI Pulse GL66 and the MSI Titan GT77, consider that the Pulse GL66 is more affordable and more portable but offers lower performance compared to the Titan GT77. The Titan GT77 is much more powerful, making it suitable for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming. However, it is heavier, more expensive, and its larger screen size makes it less portable. For general use and good gaming performance at a lower cost, the Pulse GL66 is sufficient, but for the highest performance and a top-tier screen, opt for the Titan GT77, keeping in mind the tradeoff in portability and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
- Good portability
Advantages of the MSI Titan GT77
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Best in class for gaming and AI
- Excellent for software development
- Excellent for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
8.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
245.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.5/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is very good for general use, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 outshines the MSI Pulse GL66 in general use due to its superior CPU and larger RAM, which provide better performance, along with a higher resolution and quality Mini LED screen that enhances visual experience. However, the Pulse GL66 is more portable and will have a longer battery life, despite its lesser screen quality and performance capabilities, making it a more suitable choice for users prioritizing mobility and usage away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
7.2
10.0
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.7/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for gaming and AI, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The MSI Pulse GL66's Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and 144Hz screen refresh rate make it a strong choice for gaming and 3D applications, while the MSI Titan GT77 takes performance further with the more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 and a higher-resolution Mini LED display, offering sharper and more vibrant visuals for the best gaming and 3D experience, albeit at a higher cost.
Engineering and Design
7.5
10.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
The MSI Titan GT77 is best in class for engineering and design, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The MSI Titan GT77 surpasses the MSI Pulse GL66 in engineering and design uses primarily due to its superior CPU, quadruple the memory, and a significantly more powerful GPU, alongside a higher resolution and brighter Mini LED screen which provide greater detail and color accuracy for complex visual tasks. While the Pulse GL66 offers a balance of performance and portability, the Titan GT77 emphasizes top-tier performance at the cost of being heavier and less portable, which may influence professionals who prioritize computing power over mobility.
Content Creation
7.2
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
9.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
64.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
10.0/10
The MSI Titan GT77 is excellent 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
6.8
9.7
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
245.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
602.0 nits
The MSI Titan GT77 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 Titan GT77's higher resolution and brightness provide a clearer and more vivid display for daily tasks and detail-oriented work in engineering and design, along with superior color coverage essential for accuracy in color-critical applications. The MSI Pulse GL66 offers a balanced screen for standard computing needs and engineering tasks but doesn't provide the wide color gamut professionals in those fields may require for optimal color precision. However, for gaming and 3D work, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates that can't deliver the smooth visuals desired in fast-paced or graphically intensive scenarios.
Portability
Good
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
7.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The MSI Pulse GL66 has good portability, while the MSI Titan GT77 has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The MSI Titan GT77 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
$6,975
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
$4,000
The MSI Pulse GL66 has a price of $1,399 and the MSI Titan GT77 costs $6,975.
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Battery
4.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 hours of battery life. The MSI Titan GT77 has 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.
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How the MSI Pulse GL66 and the MSI Titan GT77 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Pulse GL66 | MSI Titan GT77 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $6,975 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94'' | 15.6'' x 13'' x 0.91'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 7.28 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 15.63" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 12.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 4 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 2048 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 4 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 245 nits | 602 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 4 | |
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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Andreas Osthoff | February 2023
"The MSI Titan GT77 HX 13V is the utimate gaming laptop with RTX 4090 & Core i9-13950HX. The new MSI Titan GT77 will most likely only reach a very small group of users due to the high price, but it is still an impressive showcase of what is possible. The high-end gamer combines the best components you can currently get in almost every regard and it is a very good overall package, which does not have to hide behind full-fledged desktop systems."
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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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