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4.1Graphics5.7
4.3Overall performance6.2
5.6Display3.4
9.3Memory & storage4.5
5.8Battery & portability4.4
5.8Features & cooling4.5
Dimensions
Size comparison
LOQ 15IRX9 RTX 4050 (2024)Sword 16 HX B14V RTX 4060 (2024)
| LOQ 15IRX9 RTX 4050 (2024) | Sword 16 HX B14V RTX 4060 (2024) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depth | 258.7 mm | 266 mm | −7.3 mm |
| Width | 359.9 mm | 359 mm | +0.9 mm |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 27 mm | −3.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.4 kg | 2.3 kg | +0.1 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is LOQ 15IRX9 RTX 4050 (2024) better than Sword 16 HX B14V RTX 4060 (2024)?
- RAM (up to)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
- SSD (up to)8,192 GB vs 1,000 GB8.2×
- G-Sync / FreeSyncYes · Sword 16 HX B14V RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Advanced OptimusYes · Sword 16 HX B14V RTX 4060 (2024): No
- Thickness23.9 mm vs 27 mm+13%
- DCI-P3 coverage74% vs 42%+76%
- sRGB coverage100% vs 62%+61%
- Webcam1,080p vs 720p+50%
- Fan noise (max. load)48 dB vs 50.3 dB+5%
Why is Sword 16 HX B14V RTX 4060 (2024) better than LOQ 15IRX9 RTX 4050 (2024)?
- CPU cores8 vs 243×
- 3DMark Steel Nomad Light8,018 vs 11,079+38%
- Battery capacity60 Wh vs 65 Wh+8%
- GPU compute (FP32)11.7 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS+18%
- Response time32 ms vs 11 ms2.9×
- RAM (base)8 GB vs 32 GB4×
- Weight2.38 kg vs 2.3 kg+3%
- Video memory6 GB vs 8 GB+33%
- SD card readerNo · LOQ 15IRX9 RTX 4050 (2024): Yes
- GPU shader cores2,560 vs 3,072+20%
- SSD (base)512 GB vs 1,000 GB+95%
- Max CPU clock4.4 GHz vs 5.6 GHz+27%
Specifications
Side by side
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics card | GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop | GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop |
| GPU maker | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU power (TGP) | 105 W | 105 W |
| Video memory | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory type | GDDR6 | GDDR6 |
| GPU shader cores | 2,560 | 3,072 |
| GPU compute (FP32) | 11.7 TFLOPS | 13.8 TFLOPS |
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 8,018 | 11,079 |
| Processor | ||
| Processor | Core i5-12450H | Core i9-14900HX |
| CPU maker | Intel | Intel |
| CPU cores | 8 | 24 |
| CPU threads | 12 | — |
| Max CPU clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz |
| Processor options | Core i5-12450H, Core i5-13450HX, Core i7-13650HX, Core i7-14700HX | Core i7-14650HX, Core i7-14700HX, Core i9-14900HX |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 9,463 | — |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 2,209 | — |
| Cinebench 2024 multi-core | 593 | — |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 15.6″ | 16″ |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1200 |
| Resolution class | Full HD (1080p/1200p) | Full HD (1080p/1200p) |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Panel type | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 62% |
| Response time | 32 ms | 11 ms |
| DCI-P3 coverage | 74% | 42% |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 142 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| G-Sync / FreeSync | Yes | No |
| Advanced Optimus | Yes | No |
| MUX switch | Yes | Yes |
| HDR | No | No |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM (up to) | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM (base) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| RAM speed | 5,600 MHz | 5,600 MHz |
| Max. supported RAM | — | 96 GB |
| RAM slots | 2 | 2 |
| Upgradable RAM | Yes | Yes |
| SSD (up to) | 8,192 GB | 1,000 GB |
| SSD (base) | 512 GB | 1,000 GB |
| M.2 SSD slots | 2 | 2 |
| SSD interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 5.0 x4 |
| Battery & power | ||
| Battery capacity | 60 Wh | 65 Wh |
| Power adapter | 230 W | 200 W |
| USB-C charging (Power Delivery) | Yes | Yes |
| Design & cooling | ||
| Weight | 2.38 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Thickness | 23.9 mm | 27 mm |
| Width | 359.9 mm | 359 mm |
| Depth | 258.7 mm | 266 mm |
| Body material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colours | Gray | Black |
| Cooling fans | 2 | 2 |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Liquid metal (CPU) | No | No |
| Fan noise (max. load) | 48 dB | 50.3 dB |
| Ports & wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt or USB4 | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| HDMI 2.1 | Yes | Yes |
| (Mini) DisplayPort | No | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 1 Gbit/s |
| Ethernet port | Yes | Yes |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio jack | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Keyboard & camera | ||
| Backlit keyboard | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Key travel | 1.5 mm | 1.7 mm |
| Webcam | 1,080p | 720p |
| IR camera (face login) | No | No |
| Fingerprint reader | No | No |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 | 2 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
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