Asus Vivobook 15 vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
44Performance50.5
21.6Display35.7
22.7Battery53.3
65.3Portability35
2 spec wins — Asus Vivobook 156 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 37.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and display (+14). Asus Vivobook 15 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Asus Vivobook 15
- Stronger portability score: 65 vs 35
- 35% lower thickness: 17.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1.7 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 23
- 344% higher charging: 200 W vs 45 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″ | 16 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 312 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-1335U | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR4 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 42 Wh | 65 Wh+55% |
| Charging | 45 W | 200 W+344% |
Design
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.7 kg+26% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm+35% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, 3.5mm audio jack | 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | — |
Software
| Spec | Asus Vivobook 15 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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