ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
46.6Performance50.5
55.5Display35.7
86.7Battery53.3
62.8Portability35
5 spec wins — ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 60.6 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and portability (+28). 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 G16 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 63 vs 35
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 312 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 47
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,837 vs 2,525
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (ROG Nebula HDR) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+67% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+60% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | 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 | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,525Bottom 35% | 2,837+12%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,588Top 40% | 15,107+4%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.85 kg+20% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.4 mm+41% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | CNC aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, SD card reader (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 G16 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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