MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vivid 120Hz display

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

decent thermal management

average battery life

heavy build

no thunderbolt support

modest audio quality

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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) and Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) vs. Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.8 cm x 2.8 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 3.16 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.2 kg
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) 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 - 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, narrow-bezel design Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) 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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 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 Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) 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 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
BATTERY MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Technology 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 41 Wh 48.96 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Output 180 Watt 150 Watt
INPUT MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) 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 GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
Interfaces Microphone input
Headphone output
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
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, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Online Backup (30 days trial), Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Remind Manager, MSI Battery Calibration, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI System Control Manager, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GL65 10SCXR (206UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 MD (51UK121SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features MSI SHIFT Technology, Cooler Boost 5 technology WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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