Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
38.8Performance50.5
38.4Display35.7
60Battery53.3
75.8Portability35
4 spec wins — Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)6 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) wins this laptop face-off, 50 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+41) and battery (+7). 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 Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 35
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 312 nits
- 50% lower thickness: 13.9 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 33% lower weight: 1.53 kg vs 2.3 kg
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 39
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 41% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 10,711
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Display
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″ | 16 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS (multitouch) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+60% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1,024 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2242) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,531Bottom 36% | 2,837+12%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 10,711Bottom 13% | 15,107+41%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh+8% | 65 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 200 W+208% |
Design
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.53 kg+33% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 13.9 mm+50% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum (top and bottom) | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (power delivery, DisplayPort 2.1), 1x USB-A 5Gbps, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR with e-shutter and ToF sensor | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), no fingerprint reader | — |
Software
| Spec | Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Aura Edition (15", 9) | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home / Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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