Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) and MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK). 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 (8UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

good thermal management

decent build quality

full hd display

average battery life

heavy and bulky

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

comprehensive connectivity options

quite heavy

expensive

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) and MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) vs. MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two subwoofers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI GE76 12UGS (421UK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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