Apple MacBook Air 2020 13-inch
Score: 80/100
Vaio FS 16-inch
Score: 82/100Rankings
The VAIO FS 16 is a premium ultraportable laptop featuring a 16-core Intel Core Ultra 7 processor, a 16:10 1920×1200 touchscreen, and an all-aluminum chassis. It targets professionals who need AI-ready performance, strong security, and a rich I/O suite while remaining lightweight.
The 2020 MacBook Air delivers a premium, fanless design with an excellent Retina display and solid battery life, but its entry-level i3 processor and non-upgradable components limit performance for power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.47 kg |
11 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
13.3 inches | 16 inchesbest | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
256 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 231 mm | 17.8 mmbest |
400 nitsbest | 300 nits | |
2best | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 11 hours | 10 hours |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
RAM Capacity (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
SSD Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 1024 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.47 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 231 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i3-1000NG4 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 16 inches |
Resolution | 2560 × 1600 | 1920x1200 |
Panel Type | LED-backlit IPS Retina with True Tone | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 400 nits | 300 nits |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6E |
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 |
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Reviewers praised the refined design, Magic Keyboard and display, while cautioning that the i3 CPU makes it a marginal upgrade; they recommend an i5 or M1 model for better value.
Users love the portability, keyboard and display, but frequently mention the sluggish i3 performance and low-resolution webcam.
Professional reviewers praise the VAIO FS 16 for its thoughtful I/O suite, AI-ready Meteor Lake processor and solid build, noting it strikes a rare balance between business security features and creative flexibility. However, they criticize the modest 300-nit display and the absence of a discrete GPU, which keep it from competing with higher-end ultrabooks on visual performance.
Everyday users love the laptop's sturdy aluminum chassis, the instant Windows Hello login via fingerprint and IR camera, and the productivity-boosting 16:10 touchscreen. They also appreciate the inclusion of Ethernet and HDMI ports. Recurring complaints focus on the screen's limited brightness, the inability to upgrade storage or RAM, shallow keyboard travel, and the lack of an OLED option.
“Perfect for school and writing - lightweight and lasts all day.”
“The i3 is too slow when I have more than 10 Chrome tabs open.”
“Webcam is terrible in low light - looks grainy on Zoom.”
