Maingear ML-16 MK2
RTX 4070 · 105W · Core Ultra 7 155H
Head-to-head
Maingear ML-16 MK2 vs MSI Sword 16 HX
MSI Sword 16 HX is the faster machine, averaging 8% more frames across 8 games. We haven't confirmed a UK price for both machines, so treat this as a performance comparison rather than a value one.
Frame rates, side by side
| Game | Maingear ML-16 MK2 | MSI Sword 16 HX | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 108 | 114 | -6 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 88 | 94 | -6 |
| Dota 2 | 145 | 171 | -26 |
| Far Cry 5 | 125 | 145 | -20 |
| Final Fantasy XV | 111 | 111 | +0 |
| GTA V | 175 | 164 | +11 |
| Strange Brigade | 224 | 233 | -9 |
| X-Plane 11 | 90 | 128 | -38 |
1920×1080, High preset, upscaling off. Source: Notebookcheck.
Specifications
| Maingear ML-16 MK2 | MSI Sword 16 HX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| GPU | RTX 4070 | RTX 4070 |
| GPU power | 105W | - |
| CPU | Core Ultra 7 155H | Core i7-14700HX |
| Memory | 32GB | 16GB |
| Display | 16in 2560x1600 | 16in 1920x1200 |
| Refresh | 240Hz | 144Hz |
| Weight | 2.109kg | 2.3kg |
| Score | Not scored - no UK price | Not scored - no UK price |
How these numbers were produced
Frame rates here are not measured by us, and we label how each one was arrived at. A figure marked measured comes from a published run on that exact machine. A figure marked representative is derived from the GPU and its power limit (TGP) and cross-referenced against published reviews - a sound estimate of what that configuration delivers, but not a measurement of that specific laptop. Unless stated otherwise, numbers are 1920x1080, High preset, upscaling off. Where a laptop ships in several power configurations we use the wattage of the exact SKU listed, because a 140W RTX 5070 and a 115W one are not the same product.
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MSI Sword 16 HX
RTX 4070 · Core i7-14700HX