MSI Sword 16 HXvsMSI Prestige 14

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MSI
MSI Sword 16 HX
Sword 16 HX

Quick Stats

The MSI Sword 16HX delivers satisfactory performance, handling esports titles with ease and reaching up to 140 FPS.
The MSI Sword 16 HX boasts solid build quality with minimal key wobble during typing overall.
The MSI Sword 16 HX's display offers a good balance between performance and features at an affordable price point.
The MSI Sword 16 HX boasts a high-quality display, decent RGB lighting, and a full-size keyboard with translucent WASD keys.
MSI
MSI Prestige 14
Prestige 14

Quick Stats

The MSI Prestige 14's performance falls short of expectations due to mediocre CPU and GPU capabilities overall.
The MSI Prestige 14's premium build quality is its standout feature, offering excellent durability and aesthetics overall.
The MSI Prestige 14's display is perfect for everyday tasks with sufficient resolution and color accuracy.
The MSI Prestige 14 features impressive specs, including Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX GPU.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
MSI Sword 16 HX
#73
MSI Prestige 14
Winner
#71
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
MSI Sword 16 HX
#385
MSI Prestige 14
#375
Winner
Display
MSI Sword 16 HX
#462
MSI Prestige 14
#291
Winner
Performance
MSI Sword 16 HX
#74
Winner
MSI Prestige 14
#359
Build
MSI Sword 16 HX
#811
MSI Prestige 14
#339
Winner
Features
MSI Sword 16 HX
#137
MSI Prestige 14
#132
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
MSI MSI Sword 16 HX
MSI MSI Prestige 14
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 4000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
Intel Core i9-14900HX
Intel Core i9-13900H
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 (Laptop, 115W)
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

MSI Sword 16 HX

Strengths

The MSI Sword 16HX laptop is a well-rounded laptop that could do more than gaming thanks to a balanced Intel Core i7HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX50 configuration.
The large 16in 1920 x 1200p 144Hz IPS display on the MSI Sword 16HX is ideal for productivity, with good color accuracy and peak brightness of 324 nits.
The MSI Sword 16HX has a good typing experience with minimal key wobble, and the keyboard lighting is decent and bright enough to be seen in well-lit environments.
The laptop's Cooler Boost 5 technology allows it to squeeze every bit of performance possible from the Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU, beating some RTX 4060 or RTX 4070 laptops.

Weaknesses

The laptop's weakest point is its 8 gig memory and 512 gig SSD, which may limit optimal performance.
The color accuracy of the display is not one of the best in terms of sRGB, Adobe RGB, and PCIP3 coverage, but it's good enough for gaming thanks to its 144 hertz refresh rate.
There's no micro SD or SD card slot on the laptop, which may make it less appealing for productivity users.
The RTX 4050 GPU has a relatively low TDP of 90W, which may be a concern for some users.

MSI Prestige 14

Strengths

The webcam is clear and has good quality.
This laptop falls into category number two, balance Middle Ground laptop that has a dedicated graphics card hard for me to do occasional renderings in
It would be great for graphic design and video editing as long as it's not color critical due to the display
The performance series CPU is doing some leg work and v-ray shows significantly better results than 9th gen i7 in desktop or 11th gen i7 in a laptop
This laptop would be excellent for Revit, with many tasks being CPU bound
It has a good display size of 14 inches which is quite appealing to those who find the 13 inch too small and 15 too big
MSI's website has had it on sale for 11.99 dollars for quite some time now
The MSRP of this laptop is 1499 US Dollars, making it a reasonable purchase

Weaknesses

The RTX 3050 GPU struggles to keep up with other GPUs if the laptop was equipped with more vram or better GPUs like 3060
The display size, while good, may be too small for some users and too big for others
The battery life is only around 4 hours, which may not be enough for heavy users
The CPU-bound renderings in V-ray show significantly slower results than desktops with the same CPU
The GPU performance in benchmarks like Enscape shows it struggling to keep up with other laptops or better GPUs
Having a dedicated graphics card makes occasional renderings possible, but not frequent ones
It may be considered too weak for users who frequently do renderings or heavy GPU work
Read Full Reviews

MSI Sword 16 HX

Considering buying a laptop? The latest models may be pricey, but older options like the MSI Sword 16 HX can still offer great value. With its Intel Core i7-74650HX processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4050 GPU, this laptop delivers balanced performance for gaming and productivity tasks. Its sleek design, full-size keyboard, and 144Hz display make it a solid choice, despite being an older model.

MSI Prestige 14

In this review, we'll delve into the performance and features of the MSI Prestige 14, a laptop designed for creators. With an Intel i7-1260P CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, and 16GB of DDR4 RAM, it's geared towards those who need a balance between power and portability. We'll put its capabilities to the test with various tasks, including rendering, video editing, and graphic design, to see if it lives up to its promise as a reliable creative workhorse.

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