ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
45Performance50.5
38.3Display35.7
54.3Battery53.3
44.2Portability35
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)4 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) scores 45.2 against 44.6 for MSI Sword 16 HX B14V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) edges ahead in portability and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 44 vs 35
- 38% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 65 Wh
- 20% higher charging: 240 W vs 200 W
- 19% lower thickness: 22.4 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 45
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 12,800
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 312 nits+4% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | 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 TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650Bottom 45% | 2,837+7%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 43% | 15,107+18%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+38% | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+20% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg+4% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm+19% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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