ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
43.3Performance50.5
38.4Display35.7
66.7Battery53.3
64.1Portability35
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84065 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+29) and battery (+13). 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 Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 35
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 312 nits
- 28% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 43
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 12,867
- 15% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,837 vs 2,475
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+60% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,837+15%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 15,107+17%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+15% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+28% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+28% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 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 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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