Sony Vaio Duo 13

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 25 expert reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

12
Average:

8
Bad:

3

Pros:

Good performance.
Great battery life.
Digitizer support.

Cons:

It's still tough to figure out exactly who the target audience is.
The lack of screen angles is especially frustrating.

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Last revision on July 11, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Good performance
Great battery life
Digitizer support
Better design and bigger screen than the original Vaio Duo

Reviewers Didn't Like

It's still tough to figure out exactly who the target audience is
The lack of screen angles is especially frustrating
Small touchpad
No screen adjustment in laptop mode

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Expert reviews and ratings

The Vaio Duo 13 is a convertible ultrabook built on top Intel's Haswell hardware, with a nice screen and a digitizer/pen combo. On top of that, it can easily go for 6-8 hours on a single charge, with everyday use. Long story short, it's a great machine,...

By ultrabookreview.com on February 08, 2014

Sony completely revamped its slider design for the VAIO Duo 13, and the result is a well-made machine with longer battery life and a more comfortable...

By Engadget on January 17, 2014

The Sony Vaio Duo 13 has many things users like, including excellent performance and battery life, and a top-notch display. However, its prohibitive cost the compromises caused by its slider design make it suitable for a specific user base.Image...

By Notebook Review on November 29, 2013

The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is a laptop/tablet hybrid with a somewhat cramped laptop experience. It's a shame, considering how good the screen, processing power and battery life are. We would call this more of a tablet with a backup keyboard than a true...

By DigitalVersus on November 22, 2013

Hardware and software that justify the price High-end ultrabooks aren't cheap, and Sony's Duo is no exception. With an asking price of $1,800, you're paying top-dollar for an ultra-portable laptop/tablet hybrid—the same specs would cost half as much...

By reviewed.com on September 30, 2013

The Sony VAIO Duo 13 is a versatile 2-in-1 Ultrabook and tablet that offers long battery life and robust pen support, but the typing experience and touchpad are...

By LaptopMag on September 13, 2013

The Sony Duo 13 offers an interesting take on the hybrid issue but it's by no means a game-changer. It's on the bulky side when used as a tablet, and while the flip-up mechanism is smooth enough, and the balance is fine, the keyboard feels a little...

By Wired UK on September 09, 2013

The Sony Vaio Duo 13 is a compelling choice for anyone looking to join the hybrid Ultrabook movement. Its improved slider design and terrific battery life make this 13in hybrid a much better choice than its predecessor, the Duo 11, and you get a larger...

By IT Pro Portal on August 27, 2013

A stylish hybrid laptop with excellent performance and incredible battery life. If you can cope with its incredibly small touchpad, and money is no object, then the VAIO Duo comes with a solid...

By Trusted Reviews on August 22, 2013

This ultra-portable 2-in-1 is about as thin as they get, but you'll need a thick wallet to justify the...

By CNET Australia on August 21, 2013

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