GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH) / MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID

GIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH): BYHC5USE64SH (US): Core Ultra 9 275HX, RTX 5080 Laptop GPU 16 GB, 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Dark Tide. The BZH (RTX 5090) and BXH (RTX 5070 Ti, 140 W) in the same chassis and the AMD-based AORUS MASTER 16 are separate configurations.

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.

SpecificationGIGABYTE AORUS MASTER 16 AM6H (BYHC5USE64SH)MSI Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-063ID
Release year20252024
GraphicsNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU, 16 GB GDDR7; up to 175 W graphics power including Dynamic Boost; up to 1,902 MHz AI Boost clock (1,702 + 200 MHz OC)

175 W includes the share Dynamic Boost shifts to the GPU when CPU load is low; GIGABYTE notes the figure may vary by scenario. The desktop RTX 5080 is a different card.

GIGABYTE		NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU; 8 GB GDDR6; boost up to 2115 MHz; 321 AI TOPS MSI
Hybrid graphicsNVIDIA Advanced Optimus and G-SYNC

Advanced Optimus switches the display between integrated graphics and the RTX GPU without a reboot: a direct GPU path in games, battery savings in light work.

GIGABYTE		—
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 275HX; 24 cores / 24 threads, 36 MB cache, up to 5.4 GHz GIGABYTEIntel 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.

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Display16-inch 16:10 OLED, 2560 × 1600 (WQXGA), 240 Hz, 1 ms; 100% DCI-P3; 500 nits peak; 1,000,000:1 contrast; glossy surface

240 Hz shows motion more clearly in fast games and puts the RTX 5080’s high frame rates on screen; 500 nits is an HDR peak, not sustained full-screen brightness.

GIGABYTE		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.

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Display certificationsVESA DisplayHDR True Black 500, VESA ClearMR 10000, Dolby Vision, Pantone Validated, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light

True Black 500 certifies HDR peak brightness of 500 nits together with OLED’s deep blacks; ClearMR 10000 is a motion-clarity tier.

GIGABYTE		—
MemoryDDR5-5600; two SO-DIMM slots, up to 64 GB

Memory is not soldered. The BYHC5USE64SH ships with 2 × 16 GB, so both slots are filled and upgrading means swapping modules.

GIGABYTE		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.

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StoragePCIe NVMe M.2; one PCIe Gen5 and one PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 slot, up to 4 TB

A second SSD can be added. The Gen5 slot gives higher sequential speeds with a compatible Gen5 SSD; which slot the factory SSD uses can vary by configuration.

GIGABYTE		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.

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Left portsDC-in; RJ-45 1 Gbit LAN; HDMI 2.1; USB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2); USB-C Thunderbolt 5 (USB4, DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery 3.0)

The Thunderbolt 5 port suits high-bandwidth external SSDs, docks and DisplayPort 2.1 monitors; HDMI 2.1 supports high-refresh TVs and monitors.

GIGABYTE		—
Right portsUSB-A (USB 3.2 Gen 2); USB-C Thunderbolt 4 (USB4, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0); microSD card reader (UHS-II); 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo

The two USB-C ports differ in speed and display version; for a high-resolution external display the left Thunderbolt 5 port is the better choice.

GIGABYTE		—
WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2×2); Bluetooth 5.4 GIGABYTEIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.4 MSI
Audio and cameraFour 2 W speakers, Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp; 1080p IR camera, Windows Hello face login, array microphone GIGABYTE—
Keyboard3-zone RGB backlight, up to 1.7 mm key travel, N-key rollover

N-key rollover means every simultaneously pressed key is registered, avoiding missed inputs in games. Lighting is set in three zones, not per key.

GIGABYTE		—
Battery and adapter99 Wh lithium-ion; 330 W AC adapter

99 Wh is close to the upper limit for laptop batteries allowed on planes. Full GPU power needs the 330 W adapter; USB-C charging via Power Delivery 3.0 is possible but performance is reduced.

GIGABYTE		4-cell 65 Wh; 200 W adapter MSI
Size and weight357 × 254 × 23–29.9 mm; about 2.5 kg GIGABYTE359 × 266.4 × 21.8–27.7 mm; 2.3 kg MSI
Operating system and securityWindows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro (by region); firmware TPM (Intel PTT) GIGABYTE—
ColourDark Tide GIGABYTE—
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
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.

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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
Operating system—Windows 11 Home; Office Home 2024 included (Indonesian SKU) MSI