MSI Sword 16 HX

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Date Published: 16 Jul 2025

Intel Core i7-14650HX
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (Laptop, 115W)
16.0″, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS
4000GB SSD
64GB RAM
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

TOTAL SCORE

5.3 Portability Average

7.0 Display Very Good

8.0 For Work Excellent

7.9 For Gaming Very Good

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Specs

Display
16.0″, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), 165 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
4000GB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 + 1x 2280 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
64GB RAM

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate

Dimensions
359 x 266.4 x 21.8 - 27.7 mm (14.13" x 10.49" x 0.86")

Weight
2.30 kg (5.1 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

3x USB Type-A
3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)

1x USB Type-C
3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

HDMI
2.1 (8K@60Hz / 4K@120Hz)

Card Reader

Ethernet LAN
10, 100, 1000 Mbit/s

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera
HD with 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR)

Backlit keyboard

Microphone

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers, Nahimic 3D Audio, Hi-Res Audio

Security Lock slot
Kensington Lock

Portability

MSI Sword 16 HX (B13Vx / B14Vx)

14.13" x 10.49" x 0.86" Dimensions

2.30 kg (5.1 lbs) Weight

Average 16.0-inch laptop

2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -12% Weight

Review

MSI Sword 16 HX in-depth review

If you think that the MSI Sword 16 HX B14V is just a smaller version of the Sword 17 HX B14V, you are actually (almost) right. We have already reviewed the 17-ich version and yes, both machines look, feel, and perform nearly the same. This means that with the 16-incher you get a 20-core Intel Core i7-14700HX (or an i7-14650HX) alongside 115W NVIDIA RTX 4000 graphics cards. The upgradability is good and even one of the M.2 slots is for Gen 5 NVMe drives. The port selection remains decent at best.The base display is a 1200p unit with a 144Hz refresh rate. If you can stretch your wallet, you can get the optional 1600p 240Hz variant, just like we did. Littery all other features that we saw in the bigger laptop are also on board here - an RGB Gaming Keyboard, a MUX switch, a Web camera with[...]

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Pros

Good gaming performance
2x SODIMMs + 2x M.2 slot (one is for Gen 5 SSDs)
1600p resolution + 240Hz refresh rate (CMN162F)
PWM-free (CMN162F)
Full sRGB and 98% DCI-P3 coverage + accurate color with our "Design and Gaming" profile (CMN162F)
High max brightness (510 cd/m2) and fast pixel response times (9 ms) for an IPS panel (CMN162F)
Superb 24-Zone RGB Gaming keyboard with long key travel, NumPad, and big Arrow keys
Solid build quality
High GPU clocks (~2400 MHz) under gaming given the 115W TGP
The MSI Center offers plenty of customizations
4 USB ports + HDMI 2.1
Decent battery life for a 65Wh capacity
Quality audio
MUX switch
The fan noise isn't intrusive in "Extreme Performance" mode

Cons

Bulky
Low CPU clocks (~2.70 GHz / 2.10 GHz for the P and E cores) and power limit (80W) under any kind of load
Plastic chassis
No G-Sync or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus support
Three Gen 1 Type-A ports

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Opening the DeviceUndo the 13 Phillips-head screws securing the bottom panel. Find the visible tiny gap in the front and start prying the panel from there. Pop the sides until reaching the far end of the exhaust vents. Create a small gap between the plate and the base in the top two corners. Pry the rear by gliding the plastic tool carefully. Lift the panel on the right and slide it to the left where the audio jack is located.More info: Here's how the bottom panel looks on the inside.Battery RemovalDetach the battery connector from the motherboard[...]