MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UE (250UK 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 11UE (250UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sleek, portable design

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

premium price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

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 11UE (250UK Stealth) and Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 11UE (250UK 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 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, narrow-bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) -
MEMORY MSI GS66 11UE (250UK 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 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 0
STORAGE MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 11UE (250UK 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, Dynamic Boost 2.0 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 VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
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 6E AX 210 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
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 11UE (250UK Stealth) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 11 Home
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 11UE (250UK 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, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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