Apple MacBook Neo vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
40.4Performance50.5
29.8Display35.7
20Battery53.3
86.4Portability35
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+10). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 35
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 312 nits
- 54% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 47% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,837
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 20
- 900% higher charging: 200 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+60% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+25%Top 13% | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 15,107+69%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 65 Wh+78% |
| Charging | 20 W | 200 W+900% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+47% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+54% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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