In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) and MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector). 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 G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.5 cm x 26.2 cm x 3.23 cm | 39.7 cm x 28.4 cm x 2.59 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.9 kg |
| Colour | - | Core black |
| DISPLAY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 17.3" |
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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 | 360 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% sRGB |
| Features | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level | MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Chipset | Mobile Intel HM570 Express | - |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
| MEMORY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Rated Speed | - | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 |
| Video Memory | 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | Dynamic Boost, MSI OverBoost technology |
| Gaming | - | Yes |
| Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
| Frame Rate | - | 30 frames per second |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Compliant Standards | DTS:X Ultra | - |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology | Nahimic audio |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8411B | Realtek RTL8125BG |
| BATTERY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Technology | - | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 48.96 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours | - |
| AC ADAPTER | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Output | 150 Watt | 280 Watt |
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| INPUT | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | 15 colours backlighting | Per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Slots | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) |
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | LAN USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 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 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 LAN HDMI Mini DisplayPort USB-C Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 11 Home Advanced |
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| Software Included | - | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), Killer Network Manager, MSI Mystic Light, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master, SteelSeries GG, MSI Companion, Game Highlights, Ambient Link, Crosshair |
| MISCELLANEOUS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GP76 12UH (481UK Vector) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | - |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | WINDFORCE Cooling System | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |
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