In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) 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.
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
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
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| 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 | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| 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 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 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 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB |
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| 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 GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| 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) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| 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 | 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 | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| 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 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 48.96 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Output | 230 Watt | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB | 15 colours backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GS66 11UE (250UK Stealth) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| 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) |
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| 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 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home Advanced | Windows 10 Home |
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| 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 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| 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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