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Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V

WINNER
Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)
52.6Inno Score
VS
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
44.6Inno Score
51.1Performance50.5
31.8Display35.7
94.7Battery53.3
32.7Portability35
3 spec wins — Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)6 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V

InnoReviews verdict

Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) wins this laptop face-off, 52.6 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+41) and performance (+1). MSI Sword 16 HX B14V still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)

  • Stronger battery score: 95 vs 53
  • 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
  • 48% higher capacity: 96 Wh vs 65 Wh
  • 18% lower thickness: 22.7 mm vs 27.7 mm

Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V

  • Stronger display score: 36 vs 32
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • 11% higher charging: 200 W vs 180 W
  • 11% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.57 kg

Display

Display comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
Screen size16 ″16 ″
Panel typeIPSIPS
Resolution2560x16001920x1200
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness300 nits312 nits+4%

Performance

Performance comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
ProcessorIntel Core 7 240HIntel Core i7-14700HX
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 LaptopNVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop
RAM32 GB+100%16 GB
RAM typeDDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage typePCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots)PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
Geekbench 6 (single)2,699Bottom 49%2,837+5%Top 41%
Geekbench 6 (multi)13,815Top 43%15,107+9%Top 33%

Battery

Battery comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
Capacity96 Wh+48%65 Wh
Charging180 W200 W+11%

Design

Design comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
Weight2.57 kg2.3 kg+11%
Thickness22.7 mm+18%27.7 mm
MaterialAnodized aluminum lid, plastic deck and base, magnesium alloy internal framePlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
Ports2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (one with DisplayPort 1.4, one with Power Delivery), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm headset jack3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, PD 3.0), HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.4
Webcam720p720p HD with privacy shutter
BiometricsNone—

Software

Software comparison: Alienware 16 Aurora (AC16250) versus MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
SpecAlienware 16 Aurora (AC16250)MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
Operating systemWindows 11 HomeWindows 11 Home

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