Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) 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

144hz refresh rate

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

reasonable price point

solid build quality

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

lacks thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 35.9 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.17 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.86 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
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 Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 51 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hour(s) Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Output 180 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Red backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
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-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI GF65 9SEXR (265UK Thin)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 Cooler Boost 5 technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
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