Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). 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 G5 KC (5UK1130SB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

144hz refresh rate

decent thermal management

average battery life

plastic build quality

moderate display brightness

heavyweight design

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.18 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Matte black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC298
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Output 180 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 15 colours backlighting White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
Interfaces 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home Plus
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 Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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