Toshiba Kira-101 13

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 20 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

7
Average:

6
Bad:

3

Pros:

Highquality and lightweight metal casing, Good input devices, Extremely sharp IPS screen, Outstanding application performance, Low temperatures, Long battery runtimes, Affordable warranty upgrades

Cons:

The screen is a 13.3inch Toshiba PixelPure unit with 176degree viewing angles in both horizontal and vertical planes. Some may find the screen far too glossy (you could easily use the screen as a mirror with the system switched off), but it does have one...
Middling webcam, Low screen brightness, Limited 3D performance, Very pricey

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Last revision on March 18, 2016

Reviewers Liked

Highquality and lightweight metal casing, Good input devices, Extremely sharp IPS screen, Outstanding application performance, Low temperatures, Long battery runtimes, Affordable warranty upgrades

Reviewers Didn't Like

The screen is a 13.3inch Toshiba PixelPure unit with 176degree viewing angles in both horizontal and vertical planes. Some may find the screen far too glossy (you could easily use the screen as a mirror with the system switched off), but it does have one
Middling webcam, Low screen brightness, Limited 3D performance, Very pricey

Expert reviews and ratings

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By Alphr on July 15, 2015

The Toshiba Kira 101 is a thin, lightweight and stylish ultrabook that would not look out of place in a business meeting. The high-resolution 13.3-inch touchscreen is a highlight, alongside 8GB of RAM, a dual-core Core i7 processor and a 256GB SSD. Some...

By zdnet.com on June 19, 2014

Despite the great battery life and design, the Kira can't quite capture the performance of the MacBook...

By IT PRO on June 11, 2014

The Toshiba Kira is a beautiful looking lightweight slab of an Ultrabook. It also has a terrific screen and fast processor but it's price very much marks it out as an exceptional device, and it's performance only places it among the best of its (less...

By Wired UK on June 08, 2014

This Ultrabook has brilliant screen and build quality, but performance isn't up to scratch for the...

By Expert Reviews on June 07, 2014

The Kira's longer battery life, compact stylings and attractive looks (with the lid open) are all plus points for Toshiba's second Ultrabook, but some of the flaws are real deal-breakers. The most glaring one is the display's lackluster backlight, which...

By TechRadar AU on June 06, 2014

TOSHIBA'S KIRA ULTRABOOK is a machine that offers an excellent high resolution display and an Intel Core i7 processor in a lightweight, slim yet sturdy chassis. It clearly is aimed at those wanting something a cut above the standard...

By The Inquirer on May 23, 2014

Toshiba Kira-101 (Kirabook 2014) Good, but not good enough: Despite an overall convincing performance, Toshiba's Kira-101 does not reach a top spot in our ultrabook ranking list . The prospects are undeniably promising - as light as a MacBook Air ,...

By NotebookCheck on May 19, 2014

Toshiba's Kira offers Windows users a stylish lightweight ultrabook with an excellent high resolution screen and design reminiscent of the MacBook Air. On the downside, it has an internal battery, no docking station, and no mobile...

By V3.co.uk on May 12, 2014

The Kira's star of the show is its 2560 x 1440 widescreen display. It's quite simply ace. It not only looks great but has exceptional viewing angles and this one feature puts the Toshiba of many of its competitors. It's in and around the same...

By Pocket-lint on May 09, 2014

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