MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) 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 GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

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 GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) and Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.12 kg
Colour Core black Matte black
DISPLAY MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) 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. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB 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 GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) 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 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Per-key RGB 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Mystic Light, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0 -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 10UE (277UK Stealth) 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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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