Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI Katana GF76 (11UD). 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 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 Katana GF76 (11UD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

large 17-inch display

affordable price point

solid build quality

decent cooling system

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI Katana GF76 (11UD) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.52 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
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 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 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 Katana GF76 (11UD)
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 Katana GF76 (11UD)
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 Katana GF76 (11UD)
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 NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
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 Katana GF76 (11UD)
Output 180 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
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
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Katana GF76 (11UD)
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
Model Number - 093UK
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