MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) 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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

decent keyboard feedback

heavy and bulky

short battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) and Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) vs. Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) 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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) 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. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) 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 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 65 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) Gigabyte G5 KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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)
SOFTWARE MSI GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) 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 GP66 10UG (008UK Leopard) 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 WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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