Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
43.7Performance50.5
39.9Display35.7
46.7Battery53.3
41.9Portability35
5 spec wins — Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)2 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+7) and battery (+7). Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024)
- Stronger display score: 40 vs 36
- Stronger portability score: 42 vs 35
- 23% higher capacity: 80 Wh vs 65 Wh
- 21% lower thickness: 21.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 15% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 47
- 23% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 12,300
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (WQXGA) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+15% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+12% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (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 Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 80 Wh+23% | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | — |
| Charging | 230 W+15% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 21.9 mm+21% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 140W PD), 3x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with E-shutter | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Slim 5 (2024) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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