Our quick take
Vaio SX14 - 3.5 / 5
Design
- Ports: VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, 3x USB, 1x USB-C, SD card Measures: 320.4 x 222.7 x 17.9mm Weighs: 990g
Keyboard and Trackpad
- Backlit chiclet keys Plastic trackpad with separate mouse buttons Fingerprint scanner
Screen
- 14-inch IPS LCD display, matte finish Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution 4K option (450 nits brightness)
Performance
- Up to Intel Core i7-8565U CPU Up to 500GB SSD Up to 16GB RAM
Battery life
- 38Wh battery Cylindrical plug charging ‘Up to 8.5 hours’ battery life (1080p version)
To recap
Vaio has returned to laptops after a half-decade absence, and this return is a bit of a head-scratcher. It’s very light and pretty powerful, but the battery life is too short for a design this portable. And it costs a packet. If you want a “serious” portable laptop, Lenovo’s and Dell’s alternatives are better.
