MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) and Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH). 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 GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek lightweight design

high refresh rate display

competitive pricing

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

good thermal management

expandable storage options

decent build quality

average battery life

dim display brightness

heavyweight design

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) and Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 1.86 kg 2.2 kg
Colour - Matte black
DISPLAY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
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 GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
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 GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
BATTERY MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 51 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Interfaces 2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
SOFTWARE MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF65 10SDR (289UK Thin) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK2130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - WINDFORCE Cooling System
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G DisplayPort 1.4
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