Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M). 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 (8UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

good thermal management

decent build quality

full hd display

average battery life

heavy and bulky

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast intel evo platform

high-resolution display

efficient thermal management

good battery life

limited graphics power

fewer port options

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) and MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) vs. MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 990 g
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Black Stellar grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1360P
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 16 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
BATTERY Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 75 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Output 180 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features - White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI (4K support)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Tobii Aware, MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) MSI Prestige 13 Evo (A13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 038UK
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