MSI Sword 16 HX B14V vs Razer Blade 18 (2025)
50.5Performance65.6
35.7Display55.5
53.3Battery98.7
35Portability20
2 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V8 spec wins — Razer Blade 18 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 18 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 62.2 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and display (+20). 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
- Stronger portability score: 35 vs 20
- 26% lower weight: 2.3 kg vs 3.1 kg
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 18 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 51
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 99 vs 53
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher charging: 400 W vs 200 W
Display
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″ | 18 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz+67% |
| Peak brightness | 312 nits | 500 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX |
| 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) | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots) |
| 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 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,837Top 41% | 3,127+10%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,107Top 33% | 20,220+34%Top 11% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh | 99 Wh+52% |
| Charging | 200 W | 400 W+100% |
Design
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg+26% | 3.1 kg |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm+1% | 27.9 mm |
| Material | Plastic | CNC aluminum (recycled) |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 18 (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 | 1x Thunderbolt 5, 1x Thunderbolt 4, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, SD (UHS-II), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 5MP + IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Razer Blade 18 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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