Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK). 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 Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

robust build quality

good thermal management

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) and MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
72 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
73 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) vs. MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.18 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.69 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.47 kg
Colour Matte black Grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 24 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 Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
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 Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Reflex, NVIDIA Tensor Cores Gen 3, NVIDIA DLSS 3
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 Output: Nahimic 3 sound technology, Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 15 colours backlighting Marked WASD, 1.7mm travel distance, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI (8K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SB) MSI Pulse 15 (B13VFK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System Cooler Boost 5 technology, Meta Ready
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 295UK
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