Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) vs. MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) and MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

decent cooling system

144hz refresh rate

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

standard display color

MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 240Hz display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

RGB lighting customization

heavy and bulky

high price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) and MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) vs. MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Matte black Titanium blue
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
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 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
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 (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 15 colours backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (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
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GE66 11UG (095UK Raider)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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