Dell Pro Max 16 vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
49.9Performance50.5
26.5Display35.7
52Battery53.3
51.4Portability35
5 spec wins — Dell Pro Max 164 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Dell Pro Max 16 scores 44.8 against 44.6 for MSI Sword 16 HX B14V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Dell Pro Max 16 edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Dell Pro Max 16
- Stronger portability score: 51 vs 35
- 31% lower thickness: 19.1 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 28% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 312 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 27
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
Display
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+28% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 SODIMM | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,861+1%Top 39% | 2,837Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,542+3%Top 31% | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 65 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 100 W | 200 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.11 kg+8% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 19.1 mm+31% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (one with PowerShare), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, microSD slot, headset 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps FHD HDR with IR, presence detection, privacy shutter | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader (optional), IR face recognition (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell Pro Max 16 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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