MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) 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 Prestige 15 (A12UC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

powerful i7 processor

vibrant 4k display

long battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

limited gaming performance

no ethernet port

average speaker quality

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 Prestige 15 (A12UC) and Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.89 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 1.69 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Carbon grey Black
DISPLAY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features MSI True Colour Technology, Delta E<2 calibration, CalMAN Verified, IPS-level, True Display Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
BATTERY MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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 (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Center Pro, MSI Battery Master, MSI True Colour Technology -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI Prestige 15 (A12UC) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ergonomic WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number 035UK -
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