MSI Sword 16 HX B14V vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
50.5Performance41
35.7Display38.4
53.3Battery50.8
35Portability87.9
7 spec wins — MSI Sword 16 HX B14V3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 44.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+53) and display (+3). 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 performance score: 51 vs 41
- 208% higher charging: 200 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 37% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 15,107 vs 11,045
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 35
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 312 nits
- 58% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 27.7 mm
- 47% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.3 kg
Display
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 1920x1200 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 312 nits | 500 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| 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 Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,837+5%Top 41% | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,107+37%Top 33% | 11,045Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 65 Wh+3% | 63 Wh |
| Charging | 200 W+208% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.23 kg+47% |
| Thickness | 27.7 mm | 11.6 mm+58% |
| Material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 720p HD with privacy shutter | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | — | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | MSI Sword 16 HX B14V | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
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