Vaio Z

Astonishingly light ; 4K display ; Unique carbon fiber build

Very expensive ; Not a ton of ports ; Noisy fans ; Flex in the chassis

The new Vaio Z is currently the lightest laptop with an Intel H-series processor. That’s an impressive feat for Vaio, but it’s not enough to justify the sky-high price tag.

Bright, accurate display; Long battery life; Strong performance ; Flat keyboard; Gets hot; Pricey ; The Vaio Z's bright display, long battery life and solid performance would make it a great ultraportable if the keyboard weren't so stiff.

Flat keyboard; Gets hot; Pricey ; The Vaio Z's bright display, long battery life and solid performance would make it a great ultraportable if the keyboard weren't so stiff.

The Vaio Z's bright display, long battery life and solid performance would make it a great ultraportable if the keyboard weren't so stiff.

Most powerful tablet computer you can buy ; Excellent craftsmanship ; Fantastic display quality ; Surprisingly good battery life

Tough sell even for specific cases ; Thick, heavy, and generally unusable as a traditional tablet ; Surface Pro 4 is more practical buy

The Vaio Z Canvas is a great machine that just doesn't belong. There's no reason for anyone to own it.