MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH). 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 (B5EEK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

vivid 144Hz display

RGB backlit keyboard

ample connectivity options

decent gaming performance

average battery life

heavier build

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate screen

ample storage options

robust gaming performance

good thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.495 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm
Weight 2.35 kg 2.12 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
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. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6600M / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes -
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 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN (RJ-45)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
LAN
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI APP Player, MSI Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Alpha 15 (B5EEK) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
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 Cooler Boost 5 technology WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 064UK -
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