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VAIO SX14

VAIO SX14
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alaScore 88

19 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews of VAIO SX14. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the durability and keyboard. The performance and portability are also mentioned favorably. There are some negative comments about the image quality and size. There are some mixed reviews about the usability and reliability.

design, portability, performance, keyboard, durability

battery, price, touchpad, size, image quality

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the VAIO SX14 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : Mike Jennings (techadvisor.co.uk)

Vaio SX14

 

The Vaoi SX14 is light, good-looking and serves up a good screen and reasonable performance – but the battery life and price both hinder its chances in a mature market. Find our more in our full review.

May, 2019
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Expert review by : Tom Bruce (expertreviews.co.uk)

Vaio SX14 review: A welcome return for the Vaio brand, but sorely overpriced

 

There's a lot that's good about this super-portable laptop – but it's weighed down by the price

Nice design ; Lots of connectivity ; Seriously lightweight

Way overpriced ; Poor battery life ; Touchpad too small

Many of us have fond memories of the old Sony Vaio laptop range. The logo was synonymous with stylish design and solid performance, even becoming the tech brand of choice for James Bond . Sadly, the reborn Vaio is a bit of a let-down.

May, 2019
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Expert review by : Adam Shepherd (itpro.co.uk)

Vaio SX14 review: A shadow of its former self

 

One of the most beloved laptop families makes its comeback, but trips at the first hurdle

Basically every port you'll ever need; Good performance; It's nice to see the Vaio brand back again

Disappointing battery life; Underwhelming display; Build quality leaves something to be desired; Expensive

Seeing the once-beloved Vaio brand back on our desk is a gratifying hit of nostalgia, but it’s not the showstopper it once was. A high price and disappointing screen and battery life leave it lacking against higher-quality rivals.

Jun, 2019
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Expert review by (absolutegadget.com)

Vaio SX14 laptop review

 

The compact, lightweight design is very attractive.

We would really like to recommend the Vaio SX14. The compact, lightweight design is very attractive. The newest BIOS update, however, does enhance the battery life, but not enough to make this get through the day.

Jun, 2019
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Expert review by : Barbara Krasnoff (theverge.com)

VAIO SX14 review: Lots of ports mean business

 

A lightweight laptop with ports — but no battery life — to spare

Has almost every port you could need ; Lightweight, but sturdy ; Tilted keyboard is comfortable to type on

Insufficient battery life ; Too-small touchpad ; No touchscreen or LTE options

Apr, 2019
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Expert review by : Darragh Murphy (laptopmag.com)

Vaio SX14 (2021) review: Swing and a miss

 

The Vaio SX14 packs power in an subpar chassis

Faintly sophisticated design ; Great performanceVariety of ports ; Solid battery life ; Lightweight

Overpriced ; Dull display with lackluster touchscreen response ; Subpar keyboard ; Tinny, distorted audio

The Vaio SX14 (2021) returns with a fresh look and eye-popping specs under the hood, but the rest of the laptop offers an underwhelming experience for an expensive price.

Jan, 2022
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Expert review by : Laptop Mag (laptopmag.com)

Vaio SX14

 

Extremely lightweight; Stylish design; Fast performance; Bright 4K display; Tons of ports ; Short battery life; Small touchpad; Poor speakers ; The Vaio SX14 has an elegant, lightweight design, a bright display and tons of ports, but short battery life...

Short battery life; Small touchpad; Poor speakers ; The Vaio SX14 has an elegant, lightweight design, a bright display and tons of ports, but short battery life ruins the fun.

The Vaio SX14 has an elegant, lightweight design, a bright display and tons of ports, but short battery life ruins the fun.

Aug, 2019
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Expert review by : Benjamin Herzig (notebookcheck.net)

Vaio SX14 (i5-8265U, FHD) Laptop Review

 

Notebookcheck reviews the Vaio SX14, the first Vaio laptop available in Europe since Sony abandoned the PC business in 2014. Can the modern heir of the Sony Vaio brand convince use to give it a recommendation?

lightweight & stable chassis;comfortable keyboard;screen with good color gamut coverage;ample port selection (VGA, RJ45, SD card-reader);LTE standard in every model in Germany;good CPU performance;chassis does not get warm under load

bad battery life;annoying fan control;Thunderbolt 3 is missing;touchpad is too small;bad speakers;no ISO keyboard;high pricing

Apr, 2019
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Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (zdnet.com)

Vaio SX14 review: Under new management, Vaio laptops live again Review | ZDNet

 

The Vaio SX14 offers a slim, lightweight design and strong performance, along with a wide range of connectivity features. Battery life leaves room for improvement though.

Attractive, lightweight design ; Strong performance ; Good connectivity, including mobile broadband

Expensive, especially in the UK ; Poor expansion and repair options ; Moderate FHD screen resolution ; Battery life could be better

May, 2019
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