Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

decent cooling system

144hz refresh rate

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

standard display color

MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

reasonable price point

solid build quality

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavyweight design

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) and MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
72 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
69 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) vs. MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.1 kg
Colour Matte black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
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. 144 Hz 144 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, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10500H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
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 GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 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 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 53.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Output 180 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 15 colours backlighting Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
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
HDMI
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 KC (5UK1130SH) MSI GF66 11SC (254UK Katana)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System Cooler Boost 5 technology
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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