When we talk about gaming laptops, MSI is one of those brands that comes to mind instantly. The brand has been making gaming laptops for decades now and has been continuously evolving them to meet changing demands. This is exactly why, if you’re looking for the best gaming laptops during the ongoing sale season, you should totally wishlist the MSI Sword 16 HX series!
Not only does the Sword 16 HX series by MSI pack powerful 14th Gen Intel HX CPUs but also packs frame-generation-supported RTX 4000 series GPUs coupled with bright and vivid displays. Plus, it all starts at just Rs. 94,990 with the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VEKG-210IN. For that price, you get way more than you can quite possibly ask for. Here’s a rundown:
1. Unbeatable Intel HX Series CPU for the Price
The base MSI Sword 16 HX B14VEKG-210IN model in the series is powered by the Intel Core i7 14th Gen 14700HX CPU. For those unaware, Intel’s HX series is as top-of-the-line as it can get, meant to deliver sheer raw performance. If you look for laptops using this CPU, you’ll see that every other option is well above the Rs 1 lakh price point, which gives this model quite the leverage in its category as this model starts at Rs 94,000.
Using 8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores (Max Turbo Frequency of 5.5GHz), the Intel Core i7 14700HX CPU is a beast, striking the right balance between performance and power efficiency.
The MSI Sword 16 HX goes all the way up to the 14th Gen Intel Core i9 14900HX CPUs with the Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-287IN, which uses 8 performance cores and a staggering 16 efficiency cores (Max Turbo Frequency of 5.8GHz). Even then, this top model will cost you Rs. 1,49,990.
2. RTX 40 Series GPU for the Win
So, such a power-packed CPU, paired with RTX 40 GPUs, is what makes the lineup completely worth the price. The base MSI Sword 16 HX B14VEKG-210IN, for example, is powered by the 6GB DDR6 RTX 4050. Meanwhile, the Sword 16 HX B14VGKG-207IN uses the 8GB RTX 4070 (the best you get in this series) and will cost you just Rs 99,990.
Moreover, all GPUs in the series offer a max TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 115W. In addition, the GPUs are capable of delivering anywhere between 194 to 321 TOPS of NPU performance, to ensure that AI tasks are carried out seamlessly on the machine.
In this AI age, a commendable amount of NPU processing power is required for gaming laptops, and you’re heavily sorted on that front with the MSI Sword 16 HX series. Also, all the laptops in the series pack 16GB (Dual Channel 8×8) RAM and 1TB of NVMe PCIe Gen 4 SSD.
So, whether you are gaming or simply carrying out some heavy multitasking, with its AI frame generation and commendable power, these GPUs can handle anything without breaking a sweat. Most importantly, thanks to MSI’s Cooler Booster 5 cooling technology is backed by 6 exhausts to keep the laptops from thermal throttling in any use case whatsoever.
3. A Great Display to Compliment It All
When it comes to gaming laptops, the bigger the display, the lesser you feel the need to take to a monitor. While an external monitor definitely takes things to the next level, the 1080p 16-inch IPS-Level display that all the MSI Sword 16 HX laptops offer will not make you feel that absence too much.
Moreover, this is a 144Hz fast refresh rate panel we are talking about, so there’s that smoothness that you really need. Each of these laptops also offers dual 2W audio speakers tuned by Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer and Hi-Res audio support. The display and this speaker setup are meant to take your multimedia experience to the next level.
4. Heavily Customizable 24 Zone RGB Keyboard
Gaming laptops have that undeniable RGB allure, which the Sword 16 HX by MSI gets right. All the laptops in the series feature a 24 Zone RGB keyboard that is easily customizable from the MSI Center pre-installed app. On top of that, the 1.7mm key travel makes typing comfortable and fast.
Any shade or hue that comes to mind, this keyboard will be able to replicate for you, delivering the best possible personalized RGB experience. These keyboards also offer a dedicated Copilot key that allows you to instantly summon the AI assistant. So, from quick queries to getting some guidance for your assignments, it’s all just a tap away.
5. Commendable Port Selection to Keep You Sorted
If you get it all on a gaming laptop and miss out on enough essential ports, it’s quite disappointing. The good thing is that the MSI Sword 16 HX laptops keep you sorted on that front as well. All the laptops in the series offer you 3x Type-A USB3.2 Gen1, and 1x Type-C USB3.2 Gen2 port which also serves as the DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0 input.
In addition, you get to see the latest HDMI 2.1 port, which can do up to 8K at 60FPS as well as 4K at 120FPS. For all the serious gamers out there who do not want to suffer from unstable ping issues, there’s also a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port to make use of. You also get Wi-Fi 6E support for faster downloads and gaming.
Bottomline is, the MSI Sword 16 HX lineup offers versatile laptops that cater to the needs of all kinds of users. And, if you’re looking to get powerful and smart gaming laptops that don’t falter under any usage, these are certainly the best way to go!
