ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
49.4Performance50.5
38.4Display35.7
64Battery53.3
73.5Portability35
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)5 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 54.2 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and battery (+11). 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 Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 312 nits
- 41% lower thickness: 16.3 mm vs 27.7 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 13,155
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 11% higher charging: 200 W vs 180 W
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+60% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,632Bottom 43% | 2,837+8%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,155Bottom 49% | 15,107+15%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+12% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | 180 W | 200 W+11% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+35% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.3 mm+41% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD (UHS-II), 3.5mm combo audio | 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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