Dell Latitude 5450 vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
35.5Performance50.5
21.6Display35.7
38.7Battery53.3
70.1Portability35
2 spec wins — Dell Latitude 54508 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 39, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and battery (+15). Dell Latitude 5450 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Latitude 5450
- Stronger portability score: 70 vs 35
- 39% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 21 mm vs 27.7 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 36
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 22
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (FHD, anti-glare) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 250 nits | 312 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,338Bottom 15% | 2,837+21%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,846Bottom 8% | 15,107+53%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 65 Wh+20% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+39% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 21 mm+24% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (lid and base) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, RJ45 Ethernet, 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 6E (Intel AX211) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p HDR with privacy shutter (IR optional) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional fingerprint reader (power button), optional IR camera | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Latitude 5450 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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