In depth comparison and review of MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) and Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH). 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 | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.8 cm x 26.7 cm x 2.34 cm | 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.44 cm |
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.12 kg |
| Colour | Titanium blue | - |
| DISPLAY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 2560 x 1440 (QHD) | 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% DCI-P3 | - |
| Features | MSI Matrix Display | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level |
| PROCESSOR | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900HK / 2.5 GHz | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 14-core | 8-core |
| Cache | 24 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
| Features | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | - |
| MEMORY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | - |
| STORAGE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | - | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Camera | Yes - 1080p | Yes - HD |
| Frame Rate | 30 frames per second | - |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Audio Features | Nahimic 3 sound technology, Dynaudio Duo Wave Speaker | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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| Wireless Controller | Killer Wi-Fi 6E AX1675i | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 |
| Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Realtek RTL8125BG |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Technology | 4-cell lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 99.9 Wh | 48.96 Wh |
| AC ADAPTER | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Output | - | 230 Watt |
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| INPUT | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Per-key RGB | 15 colours backlighting |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN HDMI 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mini DisplayPort |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Headphone/microphone combo jack Microphone input LAN USB 2.0 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card) | - |
| SOFTWARE | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | MSI Mystic Light, MSI APP Player, MSI Center, SteelSeries GG | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | MSI GE66 12UGS (281UK Raider) | Gigabyte A5 X1 (CUK2130SH) |
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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 | SteelSeries gaming keyboard, Cooler Boost 5 technology | WINDFORCE Cooling System |
| Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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