MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) and Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH). 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.

MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) 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

144hz refresh rate

average battery life

heavyweight design

modest audio quality

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) and Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) vs. Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.83 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.98 cm 39.5 cm x 26 cm x 2.95 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Core black Black
DISPLAY MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Colour Technology, thin bezel design Anti-glare, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 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 Speed Shift Technology Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
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 GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera -
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
COMMUNICATIONS MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 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 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8411B
Features Killer Ethernet, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Technology - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99.9 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 4 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Output - 180 Watt
INPUT MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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 GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included SteelSeries Engine 3, MSI Dragon Gaming Center, MSI APP Player -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI GS66 10UE (278UK Stealth) Gigabyte G7 KC (8UK1130SH)
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, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology WINDFORCE Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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