Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
44Performance50.5
29.2Display35.7
64Battery53.3
68.9Portability35
4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)4 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) wins this laptop face-off, 49.2 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+34) and battery (+11). 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 Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9)
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 69 vs 35
- 40% lower thickness: 16.6 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 29% lower weight: 1.64 kg vs 2.3 kg
- 12% higher Peak brightness: 350 nits vs 312 nits
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 29
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 100% higher charging: 200 W vs 100 W
- 60% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.5 ″ | 16 ″+10% |
| Panel type | IPS (anti-glare, non-touch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz+60% |
| Peak brightness | 350 nits+12% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Laptop | 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 (one M.2 slot) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,837Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 15,107Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 73 Wh+12% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | 100 W | 200 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.64 kg+29% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 16.6 mm+40% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 (40Gbps, PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-C 10Gbps (PD 3.0, DP 1.4), 1x USB-A 5Gbps (always on), HDMI 2.1, 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 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p with IR and e-shutter | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR camera face unlock (no fingerprint reader) | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Pro 7 14 Gen 9 (14AHP9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 (Home or Pro) | Windows 11 Home |
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