MSI Sword 16 HX B14V vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
50.5Performance38
35.7Display23.1
53.3Battery38.7
35Portability73.2
8 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Sword 16 HX B14V wins this laptop face-off, 44.6 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and display (+13). Samsung Galaxy Book4 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 performance score: 51 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 39
- 344% higher charging: 200 W vs 45 W
- 140% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 35
- 44% lower thickness: 15.4 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 33% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.3 kg
Display
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+3% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+140% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 312 nits+5% | 296 nits |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR4X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,837+4%Top 41% | 2,720Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,107+68%Top 33% | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+20% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+344% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.55 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 15.4 mm+44% |
| Material | Plastic | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 1MP (720p) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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