MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) 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 GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid, sharp display

excellent keyboard comfort

robust build quality

advanced cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

quite expensive

loud under load

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 GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) vs. Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 42.8 cm x 31.4 cm x 5.8 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm
Weight 4.56 kg 2.12 kg
DISPLAY MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features Anti-glare, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i9 (8th Gen) 8950HK / 2.9 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
STORAGE MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Total Capacity 2.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - MSI Super RAID 4, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 7200 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic VR sound technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/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
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield -
BATTERY MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Technology 8-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, mechanical switches 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
Audio line-in
Audio line-out
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
5 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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 GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GT75 8SG (058UK Titan) Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH)
Included Accessories 2 x power adapters (230W + 230W) 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, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Titan Boost technology WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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