MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB). 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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 120Hz display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

modest audio quality

Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

attractive price point

average battery life

heavy build

basic audio quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.12 kg
Colour Black Matte black
DISPLAY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
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, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
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 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon 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
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
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 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Technology 6-cell -
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
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 MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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