HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
41.9Performance50.5
36.7Display35.7
60Battery53.3
81.6Portability35
4 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)5 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 51.8 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+47) and battery (+7). 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 HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 82 vs 35
- 48% lower thickness: 14.5 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 44% higher Peak brightness: 450 nits vs 312 nits
- 43% lower weight: 1.31 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 42
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,837 vs 2,372
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 12,643
Display
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | OLED (3:2, touchscreen) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1920 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 450 nits+44% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | — | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe PCIe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,372Bottom 16% | 2,837+20%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,643Bottom 41% | 15,107+19%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+8% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.31 kg+43% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 14.5 mm+48% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C (data, charging, DisplayPort), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x HDMI, 3.5 mm 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 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint power button | — |
Software
| Spec | HUAWEI MateBook 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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