Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
38.2Performance50.5
26.5Display35.7
39.6Battery53.3
87.2Portability35
3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)7 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) scores 44.4 against 44.6 for MSI Sword 16 HX B14V. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V edges ahead in battery and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel)
- Stronger portability score: 87 vs 35
- 58% lower weight: 0.96 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 34% lower thickness: 18.2 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 38
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 27
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 40
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.3 ″ | 16 ″+20% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz+140% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits+28% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,460Bottom 24% | 2,837+15%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,734Bottom 15% | 15,107+41%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 55 Wh | 65 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.96 kg+58% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 18.2 mm+34% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Carbon-fiber top cover with aluminum or magnesium bottom (varies by configuration) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A (5Gbps, always-on), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack; optional nano-SIM slot and smart card reader | 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 | 5MP + IR with privacy shutter (5MP without IR on some configurations) | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint reader in power button and IR camera for Windows Hello (both optional) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 (Intel) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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