Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) 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

144hz refresh rate

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient cooling system

decent keyboard feel

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
RAM 16 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
STORAGE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
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 G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 53.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
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
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 G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11UC (253UK Katana)
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
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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