MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) and Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH). 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.

MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

rgb keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) and Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 2.38 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0, thin bezel design Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology, Killer Shield, dual stream (2x2), Killer Wireless xTend Technology -
BATTERY MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features SteelSeries Engine 3, per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included WinZip, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, Killer Network Manager, Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, Nahimic VR, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GE66 10SGS (413UK Raider) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 SteelSeries gaming keyboard, MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology, MSI Mystic Light Sync supported WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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