Lenovo Prima 14 IWC vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
25.3Performance50.5
23.3Display35.7
29.3Battery53.3
72.6Portability35
2 spec wins — Lenovo Prima 14 IWC7 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 34.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and battery (+24). Lenovo Prima 14 IWC still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Prima 14 IWC
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 35
- 40% lower weight: 1.37 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 29
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (TN on base SKU) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 312 nits+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core 3 304 | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (SODIMM) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 47 Wh | 65 Wh+38% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.37 kg+40% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+28% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | PC-ABS (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-A (5Gbps), 2x USB-C (5Gbps, PD 45-65W, DP1.2), 1x HDMI 1.4b, Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm audio | 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 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | None | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Prima 14 IWC | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home Single Language | Windows 11 Home |
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