A Closer Look

Freed from the foam and cardboard, we're left with the laptop itself, wrapped in a plastic and then a fabric bag. The first thing I noticed when pulling out the laptop was the textured bottom.


The titanium gray top really stands out compared to other laptops; a definite statement and perhaps the defining feature that makes you buy this laptop. A huge variety of configurations are available, as well as wide pricing, so there's nearly an option for everyone.


We have a full-size 99-key keyboard that includes a numpad. It features a single RGB lighting zone. No per-key lighting to be found here.


On one side, we find two USB Type-A ports, along with the power plug and an exhaust vent, while the other side features the Ethernet port, a single USB Type-A, one Type-C, and an HDMI port.


The laptop features etching at either side of the keyboard that kind of guides your fingers to where they need to be, an interesting touch that continues the theme from the top.


Stickers on the bottom of the keyboard point out the laptop's feature set.


We have a standard-sized trackpad, nothing too fancy itself other than more etching that ties into the theme again. There's also some venting at the top of the keyboard, under the display panel.


The rear of the Pulse GL66 carries on the theme as well, with the vents at the rear matched on either side of the Pulse GL66. Personally, I like this look and all these little touches everywhere as they are subtle and don't intrude, yet together all tie into something that really stands out.