MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) and Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

thin, lightweight design

vibrant 144Hz display

effective thermal management

decent battery life

premium price tag

limited storage capacity

average speaker quality

noisy under load

Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

full hd display

decent cooling system

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) and Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.16 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.2 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 7 ms response rate Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 9 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design 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
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
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 - Realtek RTL8411B
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield -
BATTERY MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Output 230 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS65 8SG (059UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost Trinity technology WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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