MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) 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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) 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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 27.3 cm x 2.42 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.12 kg
Colour Titanium grey -
DISPLAY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Dynamic Boost 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 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Output 240 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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 GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL76 12UEK (047UK Pulse) 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 -
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