Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK). 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 Pulse 17 (B13VGK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.7 kg
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA DLSS 3
Gaming - Yes
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 Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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 Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
-
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI 2.1 (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Pulse 17 (B13VGK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, Meta Ready
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 008UK
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