Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
44Performance50.5
23.3Display35.7
33.3Battery53.3
67.3Portability35
2 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)6 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 40.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+20) and display (+12). Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10)
- Stronger portability score: 67 vs 35
- 32% lower thickness: 18.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 31% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 33
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 312 nits+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i5-13420H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-4800 (soldered + 1x SODIMM slot) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 2242 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 50 Wh | 65 Wh+30% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.59 kg+31% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18.9 mm+32% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum or PC-ABS (top), PC-ABS (bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A 5Gbps, 1x USB-C 5Gbps (PD 45-65W, DP 1.2), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack, round-tip power connector | 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 or Wi-Fi 7 (by configuration) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 or 5.4 (by configuration) | 5.4 |
| Webcam | HD 720p or FHD 1080p with privacy shutter (IR on some configurations) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Optional IR camera for Windows Hello; no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3i Gen 10 (15IRH10) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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