MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio vs MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
47.8Performance50.5
41.6Display35.7
54.2Battery53.3
53.8Portability35
6 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio3 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio wins this laptop face-off, 48.8 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+19) and display (+6). 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 MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 36
- Stronger portability score: 54 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 92% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 312 nits
- 54% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 65 Wh
Reasons to pick the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,837 vs 2,450
- 14% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 13,300
Display
| Spec | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (UHD+) | IPS |
| Resolution | 3840x2400 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 600 nits+92% | 312 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i7-14700HX |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,450Bottom 29% | 2,837+16%Top 41% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,300Bottom 50% | 15,107+14%Top 33% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+54% | 65 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 7 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+20% | 200 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.99 kg+13% | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 20 mm+28% | 27.7 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm | 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 | 720p HD with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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