Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) vs. MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

144hz refresh rate

decent thermal management

average battery life

plastic build quality

moderate display brightness

heavyweight design

MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

decent build quality

good audio output

heavy and bulky

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) and MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
83 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) vs. MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.18 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.435 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Matte black -
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Technology Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 15 colours backlighting -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Microphone input
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI GL66 11UDK (249UK Pulse)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System -
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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