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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The MSI Pulse GL66 is usually less expensive and might serve well for general gaming and engineering tasks; however, it has shorter battery life and is slightly heavier, which impacts portability. The Razer Blade 15 costs more but offers a higher-resolution display, better battery life, and a more portable design, which can be beneficial for general use and professional tasks that demand screen clarity and color accuracy. Consider the Razer Blade 15 if you value a sharper, brighter screen and longer unplugged use, or the MSI Pulse GL66 for a more cost-effective option with robust performance for computing and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
- The MSI Pulse GL66 has no clear advantages over the Razer Blade 15.
Advantages of the Razer Blade 15
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.3
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
245.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for general use, though the Razer Blade 15 is somewhat better.
The MSI Pulse GL66 is well-suited for general use due to its capable CPU and RAM, quality of the IPS screen, and includes a sizeable battery and dedicated graphics for multitasking, but it is not the most portable option. The Razer Blade 15 excels in portability with its sleek design and higher battery capacity, superior screen resolution and refresh rate for clearer and smoother visuals, and comes with enhanced speakers and keyboard, making it a premium choice for both general use and entertainment.
Gaming and AI
7.2
8.0
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 outshines the MSI Pulse GL66 for gaming and 3D purposes with its superior RTX 3070 Ti GPU and higher screen refresh rate conducive to smoother visual performance. While both models provide high-quality CPUs and screens, the Razer's latest CPU model and greater screen resolution offer a somewhat better overall gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Razer Blade 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.
The Razer Blade 15 outperforms the MSI Pulse GL66 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU (Intel i7-12800H vs. i7-11800H), a more powerful GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti vs. RTX 3070), and better screen quality with higher resolution and color accuracy. Despite the MSI's merits, including a capable processor and GPU, the Razer has a more advanced GPU and higher resolution display, which is crucial for engineering and design tasks requiring detailed visuals and computational power, although its slimmer and lighter design compromises on portability and makes it less robust against operating noise.
Content Creation
7.2
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Razer Blade 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
7.0
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for software development, though the Razer Blade 15 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
8.2
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
245.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The Razer Blade 15 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, with its fair screen quality for general use, balances resolution and brightness but lacks the exceptional color accuracy and panel technology that might make it stand out. On the other hand, the Razer Blade 15's screen impresses with high resolution, brightness, and a wide color range, crucial for detailed engineering graphics and consistent color rendering. However, for immersive gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are key for smooth motion and quick visual feedback.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Blade 15 and MSI Pulse GL66 both have good portability, though the Razer Blade 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Razer Blade 15 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
$2,500
$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 Razer Blade 15 costs $2,500.
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Battery
4.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 hours of battery life. The Razer Blade 15 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 Razer Blade 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| MSI Pulse GL66 | Razer Blade 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,399 | $2,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2021 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94'' | 14'' x 9.3'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.13" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-11800H | Intel i7-12800H | |
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 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 53 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 245 nits | 271 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | Yes | |
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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Allen Ngo | March 2022
"The 2022 Blade 15 offers roughly 15 to 25 percent faster graphics performance and 20 percent faster CPU performance over last year's Core i7-11800H and RTX 3080 model. Thankfully, the system doesn't need to run noticeably louder or warmer to achieve faster results, but both power consumption and battery life take a hit. The higher consumption in particular appears to be a trend amongst many 12th gen Core laptops including the Schenker Uniwill Technology GM7AG8P or MSI Vector GP66 when compared to their previous generation counterparts. We're also glad to not see below-average CPU performance which was the case for the 10th gen Core i7-10875H model."
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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.
About Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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