MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) and Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB). 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 (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UE (278UK 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

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

144hz refresh rate

decent thermal management

average battery life

plastic build quality

moderate display brightness

heavyweight design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) and Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
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 3.18 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Core black Matte black
DISPLAY MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
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
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
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 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
Features Killer Ethernet, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
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 (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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 GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology WINDFORCE Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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