ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
54.4Performance50.5
38.4Display35.7
51.6Battery53.3
74Portability35
6 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025)3 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 53.3 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+39) and performance (+4). 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 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 312 nits
- 43% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | 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 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7500 (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 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,870+1%Top 37% | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,800Top 35% | 15,107+2%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+12% | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 9 h | — |
| Charging | 200 W | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.5 kg+35% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 15.9 mm+43% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB4, USB-C 3.2, 2x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 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 Zephyrus G14 (2025) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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