Subjective Value Conclusion

This part is relatively easy. MSI puts together a good package, and the little bit of flair is just that right touch to me, it's perfect. I really like the MSI Pulse GL66—let me tell you why. It starts with the titanium gray top that is different from a lot of other offerings out there right now. It's not a simple slab of gray either; it's got some added flavor, just in case you missed it before.


Those little touches show in the design, but are also hidden underneath the covers, with details like the metal-reinforced hinges. It's that hinge design that allows the MSI Pulse GL66 to open up until it's almost completely flat, so you don't have to worry about overextending it when opening it like you do with some other models.


The lighting is simple, yet RGB, so you can choose your color to go with the gray, and it's going to look good. I didn't quite like how hot some of the keys got after a long gaming session when plugged in, but you know, what I did see when measured was standard-fare for a laptop of this caliber. That orange light in the corner? it's not always orange. Sometimes it's white. When white, the IGP of the Intel chip is in use, and it will then switch back to orange when the NVIDIA RTX3070 is in use. It's weirdly reassuring to see it white when doing desktop tasks and orange when you want the full power the MSI Pulse GL66 has to offer.

Sound quality isn't great, but adequate, and when you hear the fans in use and see that orange light, having to adjust the volume makes sense, too. I kind of wish there were a setting to do that automatically, but I guess that's something else to look forward to.


Having the numpad is important to me personally, but clearly isn't for everyone. The same goes for the etching nearby, and the titanium gray top.