MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH). 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 GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate screen

solid build quality

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

heavy design

Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

affordable price point

comprehensive port selection

full hd display

decent cooling system

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

plastic build quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) and Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) vs. Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.49 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.16 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.2 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
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. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM570 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound - Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
BATTERY MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Technology 3-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 53.5 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Output - 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Red backlighting 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GF66 11UE (081UK Katana) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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