ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
68.2Performance50.5
78.4Display35.7
42.9Battery53.3
20Portability35
9 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)2 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 56.5 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+43) and performance (+18). 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 ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 78 vs 36
- 285% higher Peak brightness: 1,200 nits vs 312 nits
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 35 vs 20
- 30% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 3.3 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 27.7 mm vs 32 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+13% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+285% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,100+9%Top 16% | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 21,000+39%Top 9% | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 5 h | — |
| Charging | 380 W+90% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.3 kg | 2.3 kg+30% |
| Thickness | 32 mm | 27.7 mm+13% |
| Material | Aluminum lid + polycarbonate | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 5, USB-C 3.2 (DP, 100W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix Scar 18 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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