Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC). 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 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 Prestige 14 (A11SC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

solid build quality

fast SSD storage

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) and MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) vs. MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm 31.9 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.29 kg
Colour Black Carbon grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1185G7 / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
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 G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC298
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
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 -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hour(s) Up to 10 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Output 180 Watt 90 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home Plus
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) MSI Prestige 14 (A11SC)
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 Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 015UK
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