MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)
MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

robust gaming performance

solid build quality

average battery life

heavier than competitors

no Thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

144hz refresh rate

decent thermal management

average battery life

plastic build quality

moderate display brightness

heavyweight design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) and Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.75 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.18 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Black Matte black
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 5500M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Realtek RTL8411B
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Microphone input
LAN
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (A3DD) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology WINDFORCE Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 057UK -
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