Alienware m16 R2 vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
42.1Performance50.5
49Display35.7
86.7Battery53.3
30.4Portability35
4 spec wins — Alienware m16 R24 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware m16 R2 wins this laptop face-off, 51.5 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and display (+13). 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 m16 R2
- Stronger display score: 49 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 53
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 38% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 65 Wh
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- Stronger portability score: 35 vs 30
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,837 vs 2,383
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 12,670
- 12% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 2.61 kg
Display
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (G-Sync, Advanced Optimus) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 312 nits+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU (RTX 4060 / 4070 optional) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,383Bottom 18% | 2,837+19%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,670Bottom 42% | 15,107+19%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | 240 W+20% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.61 kg | 2.3 kg+12% |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm+15% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Anodized aluminum lid, soft-touch deck | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 1.4, 15W PD), USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5GbE RJ-45, microSD, 3.5mm combo | 3x 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-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 optional) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Alienware m16 R2 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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