Dell XPS Googlebook vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
44Performance50.5
38.4Display35.7
—Battery53.3
93.7Portability35
3 spec wins — Dell XPS Googlebook3 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Dell XPS Googlebook wins this laptop face-off, 53.7 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+59) and display (+3). 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 Dell XPS Googlebook
- Stronger portability score: 94 vs 35
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 312 nits
- 57% lower weight: 0.99 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 54% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 27.7 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 23% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 13 ″
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | — | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+60% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 65 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.99 kg+57% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+54% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Machined aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery) | 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 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4 |
| Webcam | — | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor | — |
Software
| Spec | Dell XPS Googlebook | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Googlebook OS | Windows 11 Home |
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