Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
30.7Performance50.5
26.5Display35.7
33.3Battery53.3
76.6Portability35
3 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)6 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and performance (+20). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 35
- 43% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 33% lower thickness: 18.5 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 28% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 312 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 33
- 233% higher charging: 200 W vs 60 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+28% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 65 Wh+30% |
| Charging | 60 W | 200 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+43% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18.5 mm+33% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo 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 (Intel BE213) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 | — |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) | Windows 11 Home |
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