MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) and Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) vs. Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm
Weight 1.29 kg 2.12 kg
Colour Carbon grey Matte black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design 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
Codec Realtek ALC298 -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 52 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Output 90 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
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 (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Plus Windows 11 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Gigabyte A5 K1 (BUK2150SB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
Model Number 015UK -
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