MSI Pulse 15vsMSI GS66 Stealth

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MSI
MSI Pulse 15
Pulse 15

Quick Stats

The MSI Pulse 15 delivers impressive performance despite its budget-friendly price tag.
The MSI Pulse 15's build is a budget-friendly compromise prioritizing portability over luxurious materials overall.
The MSI Pulse 15's display offers sharp visuals and good color accuracy despite some brightness limitations outdoors.
The MSI Pulse 15 boasts a powerful Intel Core i7-13700H processor and RTX 460 GPU.
MSI
MSI GS66 Stealth
GS66 Stealth

Quick Stats

The MSI GS66 Stealth's solid but unremarkable performance makes it somewhat underwhelming given its premium pricing overall.
The MSI GS66 Stealth's build is sleek but compromised by plastic details and subpar construction overall.
A decent but non-outstanding display experience makes the MSI GS66 Stealth's visuals merely sufficient overall.
The MSI GS66 Stealth boasts high-performance features including Intel Core i7 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super GPU capabilities.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Pulse 15
Winner
#282
MSI GS66 Stealth
#283
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Pulse 15
#114
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#383
Display
MSI Pulse 15
#751
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#773
Performance
MSI Pulse 15
#64
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#161
Build
MSI Pulse 15
#780
Winner
MSI GS66 Stealth
#806
Features
MSI Pulse 15
#599
MSI GS66 Stealth
#134
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Pulse 15
MSI MSI GS66 Stealth
up to 96GB
up to 64GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 16000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-13900H
Intel Core i9-10980HK
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 140W)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 (Laptop, 95W)
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo
2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Pulse 15

Strengths

The MSR pulse 15 is a more entry level notebook from the gaming brand which aims to deliver Artic 4060 gaming without breaking the bank... it's not the aim of this notebook, it is meant to be a portable 1080p piece of hardware and it definitely succeeds
The 1080p model is definitely the budget option and for those who want a 360 HZ panel perhaps a more competitive gamer the MSR pulse 15b 13v comes in a simple brown box which includes the notebook and the 240 W power adapter
The display takes up a good amount of real estate on the top lid and the keyboard features a four Zone backlighting and also comes with a number pad... the WD keys are also translucent for that whole gaming feel
The MSR pulse 15 definitely comes with everything you need to play games while it won't play them at the highest possible settings and resolution... image quality was also great and the colors were vibrant
The performance benchmarks, I then played some games and ran some tests across a number of titles when it came to Thermal testing the MSR pulse 15 held up as well as you would expect

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

MSI GS66 Stealth

Strengths

The GS66 Stealth is a sleek and stealthy design.
The performance is solid for the size, especially with AMD options available.
A great display is offered with the option to upgrade to a 300Hz panel (though not necessarily needed).
Gaming performance was really good with the RTX 2070 Super, able to match an RTX 2080 non-super in frame rates.
The fast NVMe SSD helps a lot with compression tasks and loading games quickly.

Weaknesses

The plastic rail on the edge of the laptop feels cheap and is not a unibody design.
The keyboard backlighting is not the greatest, especially compared to the competition.
The speakers sound terrible and the microphone quality is trash.
The laptop is excessively loud during gaming scenarios.
A 300Hz display may be overkill for most gamers, who would be perfectly fine with a 240Hz or even 144Hz display.
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MSI Pulse 15

The MSR Pulse 15 is an entry-level notebook from a gaming brand that aims to deliver smooth gaming experiences without breaking the bank. It skips on higher-end features to bring down the price tag, but still packs a punch with its 1080p 360Hz display and RTX 460 GPU. This budget-friendly option offers great performance for casual gamers who want a portable gaming experience without the need for extreme resolution or specs. Let's take a closer look at this notebook's features and performance.

MSI GS66 Stealth

The MSI GS66 Stealth is a sleek gaming laptop that promises impressive performance. Its stealthy design and compact size make it an attractive option for those seeking a powerful mobile computing experience. However, some compromises are made in the pursuit of portability, such as a plastic rail on the edge and mediocre keyboard backlighting. This review will examine whether the GS66 Stealth's strengths outweigh its weaknesses, making it a top contender in the gaming laptop market.

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