Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS). 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 MD (51UK121SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

full hd display

decent cooling system

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

plastic build quality

MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional processing power

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

versatile connectivity options

heavier than competitors

premium price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) and MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) vs. MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.16 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
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. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.8 million colours
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level TrueColor, MSI Matrix Display, MSI Mystic Light
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12800HX / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache 12 MB 25 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Speed Shift Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost 2.0, MSI OverBoost technology, NVIDIA DLSS, Ray tracing cores Gen2
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, two woofers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Wireless 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 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B Killer E3100
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 99.9 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Output 150 Watt 330 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 15 colours backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
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Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG, Killer Network
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) MSI Raider GE77HX (12UGS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology, up to 8K@60Hz/4K@120Hz
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number - 066UK
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