MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID / ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV

MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID: Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID: Core i7-14700HX, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU (115 W), 16 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, QHD+ 240 Hz display. B14VEKG (RTX 4050) and B14VFKG (RTX 4060) in the same family, and B14VGKG configurations with an FHD+ 144 Hz display, are different.

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV: G614JV-N4172X: Intel Core i9-13980HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (140 W), 32 GB DDR5, 2 TB SSD, 16-inch QHD+ 240 Hz display. The Canadian G614JV-BS74-CB comes with an i7-13650HX and a 165 Hz display; the G614JI (RTX 4070), G614JZ (RTX 4080) and the 2024/2025 Strix G16 models are separate.

Specification	MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID	ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2023) G614JV
Release year	2024	2023
Processor	Intel Core i7-14700HX; 20 cores (8 P + 12 E), 28 threads, 33 MB cache, up to 5.5 GHz The HX series is a high-power laptop processor; real performance depends on MSI’s power modes and cooling. MSI	Intel Core i9-13980HX; 24 cores (8 performance + 16 efficiency), 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.6 GHz, 36 MB cache Intel lists 55 W base and 157 W maximum turbo power for this processor; the laptop’s cooling determines the real sustained power. ASUS
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR6; boost up to 2115 MHz; 321 AI TOPS MSI	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; ROG Boost 2420 MHz at 140 W (115 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) ASUS adds a 50 MHz factory overclock to NVIDIA’s 2370 MHz. 115 W is the card’s sustained limit; Dynamic Boost shifts 25 W to the GPU when the CPU load is low. The GPU is soldered and cannot be upgraded. ASUS
GPU power limit	Up to 115 W maximum graphics power with Dynamic Boost The RTX 4070 Laptop GPU can be configured between 35 and 115 W; this SKU sits at the top of that range. Dynamic Boost shifts power to the GPU when CPU load is low. MSI	—
Display	16-inch QHD+ (2560 × 1600), 240 Hz, IPS-level panel, 100% DCI-P3 (typical) The 16:10 ratio gives more vertical space at the same width; 240 Hz shows motion more smoothly in high-frame-rate games. MSI	ROG Nebula: 16-inch QHD+ 16:10 (2560 × 1600), IPS-level, anti-glare; 240 Hz, 3 ms, 100% DCI-P3, G-Sync, Pantone Validated G-Sync matches the display refresh to the GPU’s frame rate to reduce tearing. 100% DCI-P3 means it covers the cinema colour space; Pantone validation refers to factory colour calibration. ASUS
Memory	16 GB (2 × 8 GB) DDR5-5600; 2 SO-DIMM slots, up to 96 GB Memory is not soldered; capacity can be raised by replacing the two modules. MSI	32 GB (2 × 16 GB) DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM; 2 slots, up to 32 GB, dual channel The modules are replaceable, but ASUS gives 32 GB as the maximum for this model; both slots come filled. ASUS
Storage	1 TB NVMe SSD (PCIe Gen4); 1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen4 and 1 × M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen5-compatible slot The second slot allows an extra SSD; the Gen5-compatible slot accepts faster new-generation SSDs. MSI	2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; 2 × M.2 PCIe slots The second M.2 slot is for an additional SSD. ASUS
Ports	3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A; 1 × Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0); 1 × HDMI 2.1 (8K 60 Hz / 4K 120 Hz); headphone/mic combo jack; Gigabit Ethernet The Type-C port outputs video. Independent testing reports that the laptop cannot be charged over USB-C; the 200 W adapter is used for charging. MSI	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, 40 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, power delivery, G-SYNC, 10 Gbps), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45 LAN, 1 × 3.5 mm audio jack For G-SYNC on an external monitor use the USB‑C port; on this SKU the Thunderbolt 4 port is not listed with G-SYNC. The 2.5G LAN of the RTX 4080 models is not on this model. ASUS
Wireless	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.4 MSI	Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple-band 2 × 2; Bluetooth 5.2 ASUS
Keyboard and camera	24-zone RGB keyboard, Copilot key; 720p 30 fps HD webcam (3DNR) MSI	—
Audio	2 × 2 W speakers, Nahimic 3, Hi-Res Audio ready; array microphone MSI	—
Battery and adapter	4-cell 65 Wh; 200 W adapter MSI	—
Size and weight	359 × 266.4 × 21.8–27.7 mm; 2.3 kg MSI	35.4 × 26.4 × 2.26–3.04 cm; 2.50 kg ASUS
Operating system	Windows 11 Home; Office Home 2024 included (Indonesian SKU) MSI	—
Graphics switching	—	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus The MUX switch connects the internal display directly to the NVIDIA GPU; Advanced Optimus can switch without a restart. ASUS
Keyboard and lighting	—	Per-key RGB backlit chiclet keyboard, touchpad with NumberPad support; Aura Sync light bar NumberPad lets the touchpad act as a numeric keypad. ASUS
Audio and camera	—	2 speakers, Smart Amp, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling; 720p HD camera No Windows Hello face recognition camera is listed. ASUS
Battery and power	—	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; ø6.0 mm 280 W adapter; ASUS also lists a 100 W USB‑C adapter Full GPU and CPU power needs the 280 W adapter. ASUS says whether adapters are included varies by country and model. ASUS
Operating system and security	—	Windows 11 Pro; firmware TPM, BIOS administrator and user password ASUS