Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) vs. MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) and MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector). 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.

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

MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

robust build quality

excellent cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) and MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) vs. MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm
Weight 2.12 kg 2.9 kg
Colour - Core black
DISPLAY Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
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 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
RAM 16 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
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
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 Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic audio
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 65 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Output 230 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 15 colours backlighting Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces 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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
USB-C Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home Advanced
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) MSI GP76 12UGS (654UK Vector)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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