In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) and MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth). 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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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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 | 39.61 cm x 25.94 cm x 2.025 cm |
Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.45 kg |
Colour | - | Core black |
DISPLAY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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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 | - |
Features | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level | MSI Matrix Display, thin bezel design, IPS-level, MSI True Color Technology 3.0 |
PROCESSOR | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.6 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | 8-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 24 MB |
Chipset | Mobile Intel HM570 Express | Intel HM570 |
Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) |
MEMORY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 32 GB (2 x 16 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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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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 3070 |
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 | Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | - | IR camera |
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 | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, noise-cancellation technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology |
COMMUNICATIONS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8411B | - |
Features | - | Killer Ethernet, Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology |
BATTERY | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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Technology | - | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 48.96 Wh | 99.9 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 4 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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Output | 150 Watt | 230 Watt |
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INPUT | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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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 GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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Slots | 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) |
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (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 |
LAN HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC UHS-III Card) |
SOFTWARE | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home Advanced |
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Software Included | - | Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player, MSI True Color 3.0, MSI Center, MSI Battery Master |
MISCELLANEOUS | Gigabyte G7 MD (71UK123SH) | MSI GS76 11UG (291UK Stealth) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | - |
Features | WINDFORCE Cooling System | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | Limited warranty - 2 years |