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Pulse GL66
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Advantages of the MSI Pulse GL66
  • Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
  • 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

Key differences

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General Use

7.3
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
245.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
408.0 nits
4.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is very good for general use, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.

Engineering and Design

7.5
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is very good for engineering and design, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.

Content Creation

7.2
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is very good for content creation, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.

Software Development

7.0
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is very good for software development, while the MSI Pulse GL66 is good.

Screen Quality

6.8
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.7
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
245.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
408.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra has a better screen than the MSI Pulse GL66 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.

Battery

4.0 Hours
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.0 Hours
The MSI Pulse GL66 has 4 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Good
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra and MSI Pulse GL66 both have good portability, though the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Cost

$1,399
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
$3,000
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$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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra costs $3,000.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

7.2
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
7.7
7.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra and MSI Pulse GL66 are both good for gaming and AI.

Build Quality

7.4
Pulse GL66
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
7.8
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra and MSI Pulse GL66 both have good build quality.

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How the MSI Pulse GL66 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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MSI Pulse GL66Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
MSI Pulse GL66Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra

GENERAL

Price
$1,399
$3,000
Release Date
March 1, 2021March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.94''14'' x 9.9'' x 0.65''
Weight
4.63 lbs4.1 lbs
Width
14.13"13.99"
Depth
10.2"9.86"

INTERNAL

Processor
Intel i7-11800HIntel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
16 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
45
RAM Slots
20
Storage
512 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
4 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
53 Wh76 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
15.6"16"
Display Technology
IPSOLED
Resolution
1920 x 10802880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
144Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
245 nits408 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
7.4/107.8/10
Portability Score
7.1/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
YesNo
Premium Business Laptop
NoNo
Fan Noise Score
6.5/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
8/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
8/108.8/10
Webcam
720p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
NoYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
YesYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
31
USB-C ports
12
USB-C Charging
NoYes
Display Outputs
13
Thunderbolt Version
N/A4

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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 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 Samsung

Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.

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