MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH). 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 15 (A11SCX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

high-resolution display

strong processor performance

good battery life

fast ssd storage

higher price point

average sound quality

limited gaming capabilities

no optical drive

Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

expandable storage options

robust build quality

good thermal management

heavy design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) and Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) vs. Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm 39.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 3.23 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.38 kg
Colour Carbon grey -
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 IPS-level Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design 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
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
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 200
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours Up to 4 hours
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Output 90 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
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 (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A11SCX) Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MIL-STD-810G tested WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number 263UK -
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