MSI Sword 17 HX B14VFKG-081NL

Name: MSI Sword 17 HX B14VFKG-081NL
Brand: MSI
SKU: 947347
Price: 1879 EUR
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Rating: 7.3 (4 reviews)

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With the RTX 4060 video card, you can play medium demanding games smoothly in Full HD.
You can edit videos and stream your gameplay on Twitch with the Intel Core i7 processor.
With 1 terabyte of storage, you can keep about 20 modern games and several programs in one place.
You need an RTX 4070 video card if you want to play demanding games.
For professional streaming, 3D editing, or game design, you need an i9, Ryzen 9, or Ultra 9 processor.

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With the MSI Sword 17 HX B14VFKG-081NL, you can smoothly play medium demanding games like Hogwarts Legacy. This laptop has an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 video card, so you can play games in Full HD at 60 frames per second. For demanding games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, this video card is less suited. The Intel Core i7 processor makes the laptop fast enough for streaming and video editing. This way, you can edit your gameplay videos without any lag. With 1TB of storage space, you can save about 20 games and other files. The large 17-inch screen gives you a great overview, so you can easily work in two windows side by side. Because of its size, the laptop is less easy to take with you.

Key specs

17 inches

Intel Core i7

16 GB

1 TB

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060

Recommended for use

Gaming, Music production and DJing, Photo editing, Render 3D models, Video editing

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Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Powerful components in a large mid-range gaming laptop

Video card for medium-heavy games
Beautiful and sharp colors
RGB keyboard lighting in 4 zones
Very heavy to carry

The MSI Sword series is the mid-range gaming laptops, with which you can smoothly play medium-heavy games. Think for example of Hogwarts Legacy and Jedi Masters. The model I tested had an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 video card, with a 14th generation Intel Core i7 processor and 16 gigabytes of DDR5 RAM memory. I played a number of open world games and simulation games, in which I focused on increasing the frame rate to 100+. In addition, I edited some small videos to test the combination of the video card and processor. In this review you can read my findings.

Video card suitable for medium-heavy games The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 video card makes this laptop suitable for medium-heavy games, which I tested at 1,080p and 1,440p. With Star Wars Jedi Masters I was really amazed. The graphics looked razor-sharp on the WXGA screen and the colors came out very well. For the test, I increased the frame rate to 120 fps, which went without any problems. I didn't experience any lag or stuttering for a single second in 1,080p high. Hogwarts Legacy also ran without any problems, so I tried it at 1,440p. At 1,440p high, I saw some stuttering, but overall I played the game very smoothly. In addition to the heavy games, I also played Cities Skylines in 4K. Because this is a light game, this went very smoothly without many large buildings and structures on the map. After a while of building, the laptop got heavier, but it shows that the RTX 4060 is more than suitable for gaming in a high resolution.

Powerful processor and RAM combination Thanks to the 14th generation Intel Core i7 processor and the 16 gigabytes of DDR5 RAM memory, I found this laptop suitable for a test with video editing. Everything ran smoothly and on the sharp screen I had little trouble adjusting small details. The 4000 series has more power for editing lighting effects. I also saw this in the shadows and reflections, which looked much better. Just like with the games, the same rule applies here.

Sleek gaming design with fast fans The design has an advantage and a disadvantage. The advantage is the sturdy metal and plastic design in combination with the RGB keyboard lighting. This matches nicely with each other and the WASD (ZQSD in Belgium) buttons are made transparent for an extra gaming effect. The weight is a disadvantage. The laptop feels very heavy and at 2.6 kilograms is quite heavy in a backpack. The biggest advantage I think is the shortcut for the fans. I turned on this boost while playing Hogwarts Legacy and the laptop stayed well cooled.

Review by:
Giorgos. Laptop specialist.
Date:
23 September 2024
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 6,8 out of 10.

Good for the money it costs, the battery that comes with it

fairly quickly
silently
not too crazy expensive
very bad battery

Well, what's my experience... I have to say, installing it wasn't a problem. The hassle surrounding Windows is generally well-known (I assume, that constant hassle of trying to make even more money by throwing in those stupid ads. Office, yes, you can subscribe). But okay, quickly installed and up and running. Now I was only interested in using the BlueStack emulator (to play Android games on my laptop or PC). That can sometimes be quite demanding on a PC/laptop. That all worked well. But before I could start a game, the battery was already dead... well, that might be because it apparently wasn't full yet... I thought. So I let it fully charge and started a game the next day... within an hour, the battery was dead again... very poor in my opinion. According to the rules, it should be able to handle medium-demand games well without the whole system having to work too hard and therefore consuming more energy. I also noticed that there was quite a bit of heat rising from the sides. In short, a cooler wouldn't be a bad idea; they're not very expensive, but there's a small drawback. Back to the battery... I'm using it the other way around now; when I play, the battery is connected to the mains, and when I turn the laptop off, it's disconnected. That's a major drawback in my opinion. After all, good replacement batteries aren't exactly cheap. They really need to figure out a solution. Otherwise, it's a good laptop for the price. It still has a good screen despite not being 4K, and it's fast if I want to do something else quickly. But then again, I don't have a lot of programs on the laptop; that's what I use my PC for. But again, aside from the battery, it's a nice laptop for the money. And you notice it when you've had a 17.3-inch and then switch to a 17-inch like this... the difference seems smaller than it actually is. It took some getting used to.

Review by:
Shur
Date:
6 August 2025
Translation:
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Review is 7,6 out of 10.

Great laptop, but:

Colored keyboard
Graphics
Format
Laptop is tall (thick?)

I haven't had the laptop for very long, so I can't say much about long-term use yet. But overall, it's a great laptop. It's relatively quiet while gaming, and games like BG3 look fantastic.

The biggest drawbacks, in my experience, are: -Fingerprints show up extremely quickly on the laptop, and they're not easy to wipe off with a cloth.

-The laptop is quite tall/thick, which means your wrist rests a bit on the bottom edge. But I think this is especially important for the sensitive among us with sensory challenges.

Review by:
Rianne
Date:
17 October 2025
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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	947347
	Manufacturer code	9S7-17T214-081
	Brand	MSI
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Key properties

Key properties
	Operating system	Windows
	Screen size	17 inches
	Processor	Intel Core i7
	Internal RAM	16 GB
	Total storage capacity	1 TB
	Video card	NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060
	Touchscreen
	Recommended for use	Gaming, Music production and DJing, Photo editing, Render 3D models, Video editing
	Speed class laptops	Very good
	Build quality laptops	Basic
	Screen quality: laptops	Mid-range

Screen

Screen
	Panel type	IPS panel
	Sharpness	Full HD (1080p)
	Resolution width	1920 pixels
	Resolution height	1200 pixels
	Refresh rate	165 Hz
	Aspect ratio	16:9
	Screen reflection	Anti-glare
	Adaptive Sync
	Brightness	300 cd/m2
	HDR support
	Blue light filter

Processor

Processor
	Processor number	14650HX
	Processor generation	14th gen
	Processor code name	Raptor Lake
	Processor cores	Hexadeca-Core (16)
	Threads	24
	Clock speed	5,2 GHz
	Turbo speed	5,2 GHz
	Cache memory	30 MB
	Intel Evo laptop

RAM

RAM
	Maximum internal memory	64 GB
	Memory composition	2x 8GB
	Memory slot 1	8 GB
	Memory slot 2	8 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	2
	RAM type (DDR type)	DDR5
	Number of replaceable RAM slots	2
	Number of free RAM slots	0
	RAM expandable up to	64 GB

Storage

Storage
	Storage type	SSD
	SSD storage capacity	1 TB
	Hard drive type	M.2, NVMe
	Number of replaceable storage slots	1
	Number of free storage slots	1

Video card

Video card
	Video card brand	NVIDIA
	Type of video card	Dedicated
	Video card RAM	8 GB
	Total graphics power	115 W

Operating system

Operating system
	Windows OS version	Windows 11 Home
	Operating system language	Multiple languages can be configured

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Laptop model	Laptop
	Color	Gray
	Material	Metal, Plastic
	Metal type	Aluminum
	Material top of laptop	Plastic
	Material keyboard casing laptop	Plastic
	Material bottom of laptop	Plastic
	Height	2,73 cm
	Width	38,32 cm
	Depth	27,99 cm
	Weight	2,6 kg

Wireless connections

Wireless connections
	Mobile data connection	No
	WiFi standards	Wireless A (WiFi 2), Wireless AC (WiFi 5), Wireless AX (WiFi 6), Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E), Wireless B (WiFi 1), Wireless G (WiFi 3), Wireless N (WiFi 4)
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.3

Wired connections

Wired connections
	USB port
	Number of USB ports	4
	Type of USB port	Standard USB-A, USB-C
	Protocol Female USB-C port	DisplayPort Alternative Mode, USB, USB electricity
	USB version Female USB-C port	3.1
	Video output via USB-C possible	Yes
	Number of female standard USB-A ports	3
	Female standard USB-A port version	3.0
	Number of USB 3.1 Female USB-C port	1
	HDMI connector
	Number of HDMI connectors	1
	Female HDMI Type A port version	2.1
	DisplayPort connector
	VGA connector
	Network connector
	Number of Ethernet ports	1
	Thunderbolt connector
	Headphone jack
	Memory card reader

Keyboard and touchpad

Keyboard and touchpad
	Keyboard layout	QWERTY
	Physical keyboard layout	ANSI
	Numeric keypad
	Spill-resistant
	Backlit keyboard
	Color keyboard lighting	Multicolor
	Mechanical keyboard
	Programmable keys

Audio

Audio
	Built-in microphone
	Number of speakers	2
	Sound reproduction	Stereo
	Integrated computer speakers brand	DTS Studio Sound

Webcam

Webcam
	Built-in camera
	Image definition webcams	HD Ready (720p)
	Camera slider

Battery

Battery
	Battery capacity laptop	90 Wh
	Battery technology	Lithium polymer
	Maximum battery life	5 hours
	Power connector input type (female)	Other brand/product specific
	Laptop wattage	200 W
	Charger included
	Charging cable included
	Power charger	200 W

Extra manufacturer's warranty

Extra manufacturer's warranty
	Manufacturer's warranty

Security

Security
	TPM (Trusted platform module)
	TPM type	Firmware TPM
	Kensington lock
	Windows Hello
	Fingerprint identity sensor
	Security class laptops	Basic
	Built-in privacy screen

Software

Software
	Extra installed software

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