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Vaio returns to Singapore: Is it still as good as before?

Vaio returns to Singapore with the SX14-R and Pro PK-R, featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, 14-inch WUXGA displays, and a lightweight carbon fibre build.

If you remember when Sonyโ€™s Vaio laptops were among the most stylish and premium devices on the market, you might be excited to hear that the brand has returned to Singapore. Once a standout in the PC world, Vaio was sold off by Sony in 2014 and later acquired by Japanese electronics retailer Nojima in 2023. Now, Vaio is making a fresh start with two new models aimed at both consumers and business users.

The new Vaio lineup

Vaio returns to Singapore: Is it still as good as before?
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The latest Vaio offerings are the Vaio SX14-R for consumers and the Vaio Pro PK-R for business users. Both models come with a lightweight 1.08kg carbon fiber chassis and are powered by an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Processor, up to 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of storage. They feature a 14-inch WUXGA display with a 16:10 aspect ratio and Intel Arc Graphics.

These laptops, launched in December 2023, use Intelโ€™s Meteor Lake architecture. However, they do not support Copilot+ and lack AI-driven features besides noise-canceling technology for virtual meetings. Despite this, the H-series processor makes them well-suited for high-performance tasks like gaming and content creation.

Connectivity is also a strong point, with support for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A (USB 3.0) ports, and an HDMI 2.1 port. Battery life is respectable, offering up to 14 hours of video playback on the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H variant.

Pricing and availability

The Vaio SX14-R is now available at Best Denki stores in VivoCity and Ngee Ann City, and the Funan outlet is planned for a March release. A model with an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage starts at S$2,949.

The Vaio Pro PK-R, aimed at business users, will be sold through authorised resellers.

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