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MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES
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Main specs
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Screen | 16" 1920x1200 IPS-Level 144Hz 300 nits 45% NTSC |
| Hard drive | 1TB SSD M.2 |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-SDRAM |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics card | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 |
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Full specifications of MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES
| Reference / Part Number | SWORD 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 2025, 1 year ago |
Design
| Product type | Laptop |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Grey |
| Form factor | Clamshell |
| Colour name | Cosmos Gray |
| Housing material | Plastic |
| Market positioning | Gaming |
| Original brand name | MSI |
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Screen
| Display diagonal | 40,6 cm |
|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| Touchscreen | No |
| HD type | Full HD+ |
| Panel type | IPS-Level |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:10 |
| Anti-glare screen | Yes |
| Display brightness | 300 cd/m² |
| RGB colour space | NTSC |
| Colour gamut | 45 % |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144 Hz |
Processor
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i7 |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor model | i7-14650HX |
| Processor generation | Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen) |
| Processor cores | 16 |
| Processor threads | 24 |
| Processor boost frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 8 |
| Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5,2 GHz |
| Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency | 3,7 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 2,2 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 1,6 GHz |
| Processor cache | 30 MB |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor base power | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
Memory
| Internal memory | 16 GB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 96 GB |
| Internal memory type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory clock speed | 5600 MHz |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | 2 x 8 GB |
| Memory slots | 2x SO-DIMM |
Storage
| Total storage capacity | 1 TB |
|---|---|
| Storage media | SSD |
| Optical drive type | No |
| Total SSDs capacity | 1 TB |
| Number of SSDs installed | 1 |
| SSD capacity | 1 TB |
| SSD interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| NVMe | Yes |
| SSD form factor | M.2 |
| M.2 SSD size | 2280 (22 x 80 mm) |
Graphics
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
|---|---|
| Discrete graphics card | Yes |
| Discrete graphics card model | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® UHD Graphics |
| Discrete GPU manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Discrete graphics card memory | 8 GB |
| Discrete graphics memory type | GDDR6 |
| On-board GPU manufacturer | Intel |
| On-board graphics card family | Intel® UHD Graphics |
Audio
| Audio system | Nahimic 3 |
|---|---|
| Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
| Speaker power | 2 W |
Camera
| Front camera | Yes |
|---|---|
| Front camera resolution | 1280 x 720 pixels |
| Front camera HD type | HD |
| Video capturing speed | 30 fps |
| Privacy camera | Yes |
| Privacy type | Privacy shutter |
Network
| Mobile network connection | No |
|---|---|
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| WLAN controller model | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 |
| WLAN controller manufacturer | Intel |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Ports & interfaces
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
|---|---|
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Combo headphone/mic port | Yes |
| USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate Mode | Yes |
Performance
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM770 |
|---|
Keyboard
| Numeric keypad | Yes |
|---|---|
| Pointing device | Touchpad |
| Keyboard backlit | Yes |
| Keyboard backlit colour | RGB |
| Keyboard backlit zone | 24-zone RGB |
| Keyboard number of keys | 99 |
| Copilot key | Yes |
Software
| Operating system installed | Windows 11 Home |
|---|---|
| Bundled software | Nvidia GeForce Experience, Nahimic 3, MSI App Player, Mystic Light, Game Highlights, MSI Companion, Crosshair, Battery Master, MSI Center, Discrete Graphics Mode, MSI AI Engine, Nvidia Broadcast, Intel Application Optimization, Microsoft Effect Pack (MEP) |
Battery
| Battery capacity | 65 Wh |
|---|---|
| Number of battery cells | 4 |
| Battery capacity | 4200 mAh |
Power
| USB Type-C charging port | Yes |
|---|---|
| AC adapter power | 200 W |
| AC adapter input voltage | 90 - 264 V |
| USB Power Delivery (USB PD) | Yes |
Security
| Cable lock slot | Yes |
|---|---|
| Cable lock slot type | Kensington |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version | 2.0 |
Weight & dimensions
| Weight | 2,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Width | 359 mm |
| Depth | 266,4 mm |
| Height (front) | 2,18 cm |
| Height (rear) | 2,77 cm |
Packaging content
| AC adapter included | Yes |
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Other features
| Warranty period | 3 year(s) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES good for gaming?
You can game on it, though this laptop was not built for it: it carries the dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060. Its card's page shows what level it handles current games at.
What is the screen of the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES like?
It carries a 16" 1920x1200 IPS-Level 144Hz 300 nits 45% NTSC display.
Which processor and graphics card does the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES have?
It runs on the Intel Core i7-14650HX processor with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 graphics. Their pages carry their benchmarks, ranking position and alternatives.
Can the RAM of the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES be upgraded?
Yes: it has 2 memory slots and takes up to 96 GB according to the manufacturer (it ships with 16GB).
Which operating system does the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES come with?
It comes with Windows 11 Home preinstalled.
Which ports does the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES have?
According to its spec sheet: 1 × USB-C, 3 × USB-A, 1 × HDMI, Ethernet (RJ-45), headphone jack (3.5 mm).
Does the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES have a backlit keyboard?
Yes, according to its spec sheet the keyboard is backlit.
Does the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES have a touch screen?
No, according to its spec sheet the screen is not a touch screen.
What material is the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES made of?
Its housing is made of Plastic.
How much does the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES weigh?
It weighs 2,3 kg, a normal weight for its size: easy enough to move around.
When was the MSI Sword 16 HX B14VFKG-873ES released?
Its release date is May 2025, 1 year ago.