Framework Laptop 12 vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
30.7Performance50.5
26.5Display35.7
—Battery53.3
83.2Portability35
2 spec wins — Framework Laptop 124 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and display (+9). Framework Laptop 12 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
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 35
- 43% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 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
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Display
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 12.2 ″ | 16 ″+31% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+28% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | — | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | — | 65 Wh |
| Charging | — | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.3 kg+43% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | — | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) | 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 |
Software
| Spec | Framework Laptop 12 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 / Linux | Windows 11 Home |
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