Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
46.1Performance50.5
35.1Display35.7
52Battery53.3
71.9Portability35
4 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 75 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 wins this laptop face-off, 49.3 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+37). 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 Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7
- Stronger portability score: 72 vs 35
- 39% lower weight: 1.4 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 29% lower thickness: 19.7 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 28% higher Peak brightness: 400 nits vs 312 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 46
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 11,979
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+28% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140T Graphics (integrated) | 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 (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,894+2%Top 34% | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 11,979Bottom 26% | 15,107+26%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 64 Wh | 65 Wh+2% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.4 kg+39% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 19.7 mm+29% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum lid and bottom, PC-ABS keyboard deck (aluminum deck optional) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 20Gbps (PD, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 10Gbps (always on), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo 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 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configurations) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter (720p or 5MP on some configurations) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR face unlock (both optional) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 7 | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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