In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm | 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 2.12 kg |
| Colour | Black | - |
| DISPLAY | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| 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 | 240 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | - |
| Features | Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 16 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | - |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | - |
| Features | Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | - |
| MEMORY | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 3200 MHz | - |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| STORAGE | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - HD |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8411B | Realtek RTL8125BG |
| BATTERY | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 48.96 Wh | 48.96 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hour(s) | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Output | 180 Watt | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | - | 15 colours backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Slots | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) |
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) |
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| 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 |
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) |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Home |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | 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 | WINDFORCE Cooling System |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return | - |
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