ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607JV / MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID

ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607JV: FX607JV: Intel Core i7-13650HX, GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU 8 GB (130 W = 105 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost), 16-inch WUXGA 165 Hz IPS display, 90 Wh battery. RAM and SSD capacity depend on the retail SKU (e.g. 2 × 8 GB in ASUS Canada’s table; 2 × 16 GB and 1 TB in the Spanish test unit). The RTX 4050 FX607JU, the Core 5 210H FX607VU/VJ and the 2025 TUF F16 (FX608) are separate models.

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.

Specification	ASUS TUF Gaming F16 (2024) FX607JV	MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID
Release year	2024	2024
Processor	Intel Core i7-13650HX: 14 cores (6 P + 8 E), 2.6 GHz, up to 4.9 GHz, 24 MB cache ASUS	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
Graphics	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, 8 GB GDDR6; 2420 MHz at 130 W (2370 MHz boost + 50 MHz OC; 105 W + 25 W Dynamic Boost) 130 W is the maximum GPU power when Dynamic Boost shifts budget from the CPU; 25 W is added to the sustained 105 W depending on load balance. This laptop GPU is not the same product as the desktop RTX 4060. ASUS	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR6; boost up to 2115 MHz; 321 AI TOPS MSI
Display	16-inch WUXGA (1920 × 1200) 16:10 IPS-level, anti-glare; 165 Hz; sRGB 100%, Adobe 75.35%; G-Sync 165 Hz means motion at up to 165 frames per second in suitable games; G-Sync matches refresh to frame rate to reduce tearing. The colour gamut suits sRGB content; it is not a wide-gamut panel. ASUS	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
Graphics switching	MUX Switch + NVIDIA Advanced Optimus The MUX connects the display directly to the RTX GPU to cut latency and performance loss in games; Advanced Optimus can switch automatically without a restart and returns to the integrated GPU on battery. ASUS	—
Memory	DDR5 SO-DIMM, two slots, dual channel; capacity depends on SKU The modules are not soldered and can be upgraded. According to ASUS, memory speed depends on the processor. ASUS	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
Storage	PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD; two M.2 PCIe slots in total (one used) Capacity can be 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB depending on SKU; a second SSD can be added in the free slot. ASUS	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
Ports	1 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbit/s, DisplayPort), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbit/s, DisplayPort / power delivery / G-SYNC), 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbit/s), 1 × HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1 × RJ45, 3.5 mm audio ASUS lists G-SYNC support only for the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port; the Thunderbolt 4 port has DisplayPort output but no G-SYNC listed. HDMI 2.1 FRL allows high refresh rates on compatible TVs and monitors. ASUS	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
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) dual band 2×2 ASUS	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.4 MSI
Audio and camera	2 speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res certification for headphones, AI noise cancelling, array microphone; 720p HD camera ASUS	—
Keyboard	Backlit chiclet keyboard, 1-zone RGB ASUS	—
Battery and power	90 Wh, 4-cell lithium-ion; 240 W AC adapter (20 V, 12 A, ø6.0 mm) According to ASUS, whether the adapter is included can vary by country and model. The USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port also supports power delivery. ASUS	—
Operating system	Windows 11 Home In some markets it is sold without an operating system. ASUS	Windows 11 Home; Office Home 2024 included (Indonesian SKU) MSI
Security	Firmware TPM, Kensington security slot, BIOS password ASUS	—
Size and weight	35.5 × 25.2 × 2.21–2.82 cm; 2.27 kg ASUS	359 × 266.4 × 21.8–27.7 mm; 2.3 kg MSI
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
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