Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 13.5-inch
Score: 93/100
Vaio FS 16-inch
Score: 82/100Rankings
A premium 13.5-inch Surface Laptop with a high-resolution touchscreen, strong performance and elegant design, ideal for users who value build quality and battery life over upgradability.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
| ↓ lower better | 1.27 kgbest | 1.47 kg |
14.5 hoursbest | 10 hours | |
13.5 inches | 16 inchesbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
512 GB | 1,024 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 14.5 mmbest | 17.8 mm |
— | 300 nitsbest | |
1 | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 14.5 hours | 10 hours |
Memory & Storage(1) | ||
SSD Capacity (GB) | 512 GB | 1024 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.27 kg | 1.47 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 14.5 mm | 17.8 mm |
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Intel Core i7-7660U | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
Graphics Type | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 | Intel Arc Graphics |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 13.5 inches | 16 inches |
Resolution | 2256x1504 | 1920x1200 |
Panel Type | PixelSense | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 300-350 nits | 300 nits |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 5 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 5.2 |
USB‑C Ports | 1 | 2 |
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Reviewers praise the premium build, beautiful display and long battery life, but note the lack of upgradable components and limited modern ports.
Owners love the look, feel and battery endurance, while some are frustrated by the non-upgradable hardware and occasional Alcantara staining.
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.
“The keyboard feels amazing - like typing on a cloud.”
“The screen is gorgeous and perfect for reading and note-taking.”
“It's light and lasts all day on a charge.”
