MSI Sword 16 HX B14V vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
50.5Performance51.2
35.7Display52.2
53.3Battery61.9
35Portability52.5
2 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V7 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 54.1 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+18) and display (+17). 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 Sword 16 HX B14V
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 13,400
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 53
- Stronger portability score: 53 vs 35
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 67% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 144 Hz
Display
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 312 nits | 400 nits+28% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,837+2%Top 41% | 2,780Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,107+13%Top 33% | 13,400Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 90 Wh+38% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 200 W | 280 W+40% |
Design
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.14 kg+7% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 17.6 mm+36% |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 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 | 2x USB4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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