Sony VAIO Pro 13

Overview

The VAIO Pro 13 is the latest flagship Ultrabook from Sony. It is powered by Intel's Haswell CPU, 4GB of RAM and a high-speed PCIe SSD. Triluminous color rendering and X-Reality engine technologies were added to the display, while the webcam uses the Exmore R CMOS sensor. There is also an optional battery that can be connected to double the battery life. Other features include 1080p IPS displays, NFC, a backlit keyboard and integrated graphics.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 36 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

21
Average:

7
Bad:

0

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Last revision on June 22, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Lightest Ultrabook with touch
Great full-HD touch display
Great audio
Superfast SSD
Fantastic battery life

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor webcam
Bottom runs hot and occasional fan noise
Body gives and flexes too much
Trackpad and Wi-Fi can be finicky

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Sony Vaio Pro 13 is an awesome ultrabook, with an angular design and a 2.4 lbs light body. Powered by an Intel Haswell platform, sporting a touchscreen and a very good keyboard, the Pro 13 is definitely something to look at these days. If only it...

By ultrabookreview.com on February 08, 2014

Sony's Vaio entry to the Ultrabook and Windows 8 platform came in the form of the T13 Touch, incorporating the usual Vaio features and experiences for those who have touted the Sony badge since they first started shipping out the Vaio's all those years...

By micromart.co.uk on January 02, 2014

If you're looking for a good-looking, solid-performing Windows 8 touchscreen laptop that won't weigh you down when you're out and about - look no...

By tech.uk.msn.com on December 27, 2013

This new Sony Vaio Pro 13 caught our eye earlier this year for a couple of reasons: first, it's one of the lightest Ultrabook Windows laptops with a quality design. Second, you can buy a second battery which extends the battery life by quite a lot. PC &...

By bit.com.au on October 02, 2013

The Sony Vaio Pro 13 is available at an MRP of Rs. 74,990 which may feel steep for a Core i5 system, but we feel it's a decent price point considering what is on offer: fast performance, great battery life, light weight, responsive keyboard and...

By FirstPost on September 09, 2013

Sony's VAIO Pro 13 rises from the ashes of the VAIO Z Series, Sony's legendary ultraportable. Once again, Sony has attempted to redefine what we expect from a lightweight, portable laptop. With Intel's Haswell processors and a Full HD touchscreen packed...

By PC Authority on September 02, 2013

The Sony Vaio Pro 13 runs neck and neck with some other very good to excellent Ultrabooks, and that's the problem. It needed to be much better than rivals to pull ahead of the pack. The fourth-generation Intel Core CPU teased us with the promise of a...

By IT Pro Portal on August 29, 2013

I dare say Sony's Vaio Pro 13 is everything you could want in an ultrabook. Until the MacBook Air gets a much-needed screen upgrade (when's that happening, Apple?), this svelte number from Sony is arguably the best ultralight money can buy.Let's start...

By Wired on August 27, 2013

100

The Sony Vaio Pro 13 is an excellent Windows 8 alternative to the Apple MacBook Air 13". It's ultra-light and has a superb screen, tons of processing power, great sound quality and over 6½ hours of battery life. It's a device capable of quenching the...

By DigitalVersus on August 23, 2013

If this were $250 less... When it comes to design, the Sony VAIO Pro 13 is a clear winner. Its carbon fiber construction exudes style, plus whatever bag you toss it into won't weigh you down. If only I could heap praise upon all aspects of the Pro...

By reviewed.com on August 22, 2013

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