Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
42.1Performance50.5
26.5Display35.7
49.3Battery53.3
73.9Portability35
3 spec wins — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)7 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) scores 45.5 against 44.6 for MSI Sword 16 HX B14V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) edges ahead in portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024)
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 35
- 39% lower thickness: 16.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 37% lower weight: 1.46 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 42
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 49
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+28% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 780M (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,600Bottom 41% | 2,837+9%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,300Bottom 31% | 15,107+23%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 57 Wh | 65 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | 10 h | — |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.46 kg+37% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.9 mm+39% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum top, composite base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (PD), 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 1.4b, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with privacy shutter | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 14 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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