MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

good thermal management

decent build quality

full hd display

average battery life

heavy and bulky

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) and Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
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 2.79 cm
Weight 2.43 kg 2.2 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
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 -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) 7700HQ / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.8 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM175 Intel HM470
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
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 G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
BATTERY MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Full Color -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0
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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS73VR 7RF (424UK Stealth Pro) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
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
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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