MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) 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.

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

powerful gaming performance

vivid, high-resolution display

ample connectivity options

fast SSD storage

average battery life

loud fan noise

high surface temperatures

premium price tag

Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) Review

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.18 cm x 28.49 cm x 1.96 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 2.12 kg
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features - Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 -
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Four speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Output 180 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Full Color 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
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)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
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 - WINDFORCE Cooling System
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