Sony Vaio SV-E Series
Sony’s SV-E series was introduced in Q3 2012 as a replacement for the VPC-E budget series. It consists of notebooks from 11.6 to 17.3 inch with a price range from 800 Euro to 1000 Euro depending on the configuration. The 800 euro entry level model houses a Sandy bridge processor and an on-board graphic Intel HD3000. The more expensive 1000 euro model uses a Sandy Bridge quad-core processor and mid-range AMD Radeon graphics.
Since the E series is a series of budget notebooks aiming at average consumers, it does not has the beautiful design or state-of-the-art hardware of Sony’s high end models. But the E-series still has some ace up its sleeves: Its price is comparable to other manufacturer’s mid-range laptop, while having a much better matte display and a somewhat better backlit keyboard, not to mention a timeless design which is similar to other Sony premium notebooks.
Unfortunately, being a budget series, the E-series suffers from some flaws to cut cost, including a bad cooling system, which makes the notebook very hot during heavily gaming, no graphics switchm, which makes the battery run time below average. Despite these flaws, the Sony SV-E series is still a very attractive choice for home office users who are looking for high performance from a premium laptop manufacturer at a fair price.
Processor: , AMD E-Series E2-1800, Intel Core i3 2350M, Intel Core i3 2370M, Intel Core i3 3110M, Intel Core i3 3120M, Intel Core i5 2450M, Intel Core i5 3210M, Intel Core i7 3612QM, Intel Core i7 3632QMGraphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7340, AMD Radeon HD 7650M, AMD Radeon HD 7670M, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 11.60 inch, 14.00 inch, 15.50 inch, 15.60 inch, 17.30 inch
Weight: 1.3kg, 1.469kg, 1.5kg, 2.2kg, 2.22kg, 2.3kg, 2.4kg, 2.7kg, 2.9kg, 3.2kg
Price: 499, 500, 600, 700, 729, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1500 euro
Average of 32 scores (from 43 reviews)
Sony Vaio SV-E14A1S1R
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E14A1S1RProcessor: Intel Core i3 2350M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Source: Trusted Reviews
Archive.org versionIf you’re after a colourful, affordable laptop that offers the basics with dedicated graphics and a little VAIO flair, the well-connected Series E 14 may just be the machine for you.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 05/23/2012
Foreign Reviews
Source: F1CD
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good design; Long battery life; High performance; Low heat; Backlit keyboard. Negative: Long charging time.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2012
Source: Zoom
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Great design; Good combination of performance and economy; Pleasant and convenient to use. Negative: Narrow vertical viewing angle.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/08/2012
Source: Hi-Tech Mail
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Discrete graphics card; Large set of ports; Good sound; Comfortable keyboard with backlighting. Negative: Fragile surface; No CPU configuration.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/21/2012
Sony Vaio SV-E14A1S1RB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E14A1S1RBProcessor: Intel Core i3 2350M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 600 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: 3DNews.ru
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: External graphics; Outstanding battery life. Negative: Flexible keyboard; High mass; Price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/23/2012
Sony Vaio SV-E15116FXS
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E15116FXSProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 4000
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.4kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E15116FXS (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Digital Trends
Archive.org versionSony’s refreshed Sony Vaio E fits snuggly into the current mainstream laptop market, but the computer is also what you make of it. The review unit we received is a typical budget laptop that makes a few subtle attempts to class things up. It includes a good keyboard with backlighting, a stylish exterior and an aluminum lid. If you choose, you can outfit this laptop with a quad-core processor, or Radeon 7550M discrete graphics.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Techreview Source
Archive.org versionOverall, performance with this laptop was solid and slightly better than average compared to other 15-inch laptops. The PCMark 07 benchmark turned in a score of 2,439, which is again slightly better than others. A bump in hard drive transfer speed, however, would have improved this score (and performance).
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: PC World
Archive.org versionSony's laptops are always more than the sum of their parts—a sense of style will do that for you. The VAIO E15 is no exception and will undoubtedly turn a lot of heads in the major electronics outlets. It's a great unit overall. Still, it would be even better if Sony offered a faster hard drive option.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/29/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionSony's Vaio line of laptops has undergone its most extensive overhaul in years, resulting in new products, such as the T series ultrabook, and revamped ones, including the new E series. Sony pays some needed attention to the lower end of the midsize laptop market, with the sharp-looking new Vaio E series.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: Computer Shopper
Archive.org versionWe weren't terribly enamored with Sony's previous VAIO E Series laptop, model VPCEH1FGX, when we reviewed it back in 2011. The redesigned touch pad might trip you up, but the 2012 Sony VAIO E Series is an otherwise well-designed 15.5-inch laptop that delivers fast performance and a big software bundle for a reasonable price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Source: PC Mag
Archive.org versionEven without the addition of a third-generation Intel processor, and the boost to processing and graphics performance that come with it, the Sony VAIO E15 (SVE15116FXS) is a strong laptop, combining slick design and solid construction with a healthy selection of hardware and software and plenty of features. Extras like webcam gesture control and a suite of premium media tools make the VAIO E15 compelling on its own, and thanks to an Ivy Bridge Intel Core i5 processor, the Sony VAIO E15 (SVE15116FXS) stands head and shoulders above other entry-level desktop replacements, replacing our previous Editors' Choice among entry-level desktop replacements, the Asus U56-BBL6.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThe $699 VAIO E15 is an attractive notebook that delivers power and a compelling suite of apps to leverage its third-generation Core i5 processor. In fact, the bundled software on the E15 might be worth the price of admission in and of itself for those who know how to use it. The wrap design is unmistakably Sony, and the sound is also quite good for the price. We just wish the display were brighter and the battery lasted longer.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/04/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Sony Vaio SV-E1511X1EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E1511X1EBProcessor: Intel Core i5 2450M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7650M
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E1511X1EB (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionSony's laptops are always more than the sum of their parts--a sense of style will do that for you. The Sony VAIO E15 is no exception and will undoubtedly turn a lot of heads in the major electronics outlets. It's a great unit overall. Still, it would be even better if Sony offered a faster hard drive option.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/02/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 80% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 85%
Sony Vaio SV-E14A15FNB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E14A15FNBProcessor: Intel Core i5 2450M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Tech2.in.com
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO SVE14A15FNB is priced at Rs.55,990, which puts it up against the Asus K55VM and the Toshiba L850 in terms of pricing. The latter two feature quad-core Ivy Bridge CPUs that do really well in tasks like video encoding, so if you do a lot of that, we recommend you pick the Asus K55VM over the Sony. However, the new E-series is very good for media playback, especially due to the higher resolution screen. It’s also a bit smaller, is more portable, has a much better keyboard that’s backlit, an ambient light sensor for the display, and great design and build quality.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/27/2012
Rating: Total score: 75%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Sohoa VN Express
VN→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/09/2012
Rating: Total score: 80% display: 70% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 90%
Source: Notegear
KO→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 91%
Source: Notegear
KO→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/05/2012
Rating: Total score: 91%
Sony Vaio SV-E14A1M6EW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E14A1M6EWProcessor: Intel Core i3 2350M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.22kg
Price: 729 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Multimedia with style. A chic multimedia all-rounder for a small price. Sony gives you a nice feature set in the affordable SV-E14. A portable form factor for people on the go. But do screen and battery life make it an optimum solution?
Foreign Reviews
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: chic mainstream-notebook; good visual appearance Negative: deficient display; hardware set-up not updated
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/29/2012
Source: HardwareLuxx
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: chic mainstream-notebook; good visual appearance Negative: deficient display; hardware set-up not updated
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/29/2012
Sony Vaio SV-E14A1S1EW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E14A1S1EWProcessor: Intel Core i3 2350M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebook.cz
CZ→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Fresh look; Long battery life; Comfortable keyboard. Negative: Noise in the load; Problems with power management.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/21/2012
Sony Vaio SV-E1711P1EW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E1711P1EWProcessor: Intel Core i5 2450M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/04/2012
Rating: performance: 70% features: 50% display: 30% mobility: 50% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 50%
Sony Vaio SV-E1511X1ESI
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E1511X1ESIProcessor: Intel Core i5 2450M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7650M
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.3kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookjournal
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2012
Rating: performance: 60% features: 70% display: 30% mobility: 30% workmanship: 60% ergonomy: 50%
Sony Vaio SV-E11113FXW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E11113FXWProcessor: AMD E-Series E2-1800
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7340
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E11113FXW (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Comp Reviews
Archive.org versionThe Sony VAIO SVE11113FXW is certainly very affordable for a compact 11-inch laptop system but it can't shake its netbook heritage when it comes to performance. Compound this with below average battery life for a laptop of this class and it just becomes a hard to recommend system with its limited performance that coul be replaced by a tablet or spending a bit more for a more flexible laptop.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/25/2012
Rating: Total score: 40%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionOnce a popular choice for on-the-go laptop shoppers, the 11-inch laptop has fallen on hard times of late (aside from the $999 11-inch MacBook Air). With only a handful of 11-inch laptops still available, serious travelers are flocking to ultrathin 13-inch models instead. But the low price and good battery life of the Sony Vaio E keep it from being counted out.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/17/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Vaio SV-E14A16FG
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E14A16FGProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 1500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E14A16FG (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Good Gear Guide
Archive.org versionSony's VAIO E Series 14P has a good CPU and discrete graphics, making it a worthwhile laptop to consider if you want to do serious work, but it does have a very glossy screen, which could get irritating. Its design is interesting, but a little bulky, and Sony is the only vendor we've seen to ship keyboard overlays with some of its laptops, so this model will defintiely stand out with its purple keyboard.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/16/2012
Rating: Total score: 70%
Sony Vaio SV-E11113FXB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E11113FXBProcessor: AMD E-Series E2-1800
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7340
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.5kg
Price: 500 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E11113FXB (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Laptop Mag
Archive.org versionThose who like the idea of owning a laptop that's as portable as a netbook but offers more graphics power will find the VAIO E Series 11 to be an attractive choice. Of course, a sub-$500 15-inch notebook is the way to go if performance is a priority. But if you want a cheap secondary PC for travel or you're heading off to school this low-cost VAIO is certainly worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2012
Rating: Total score: 60%
Sony Vaio SVE-1111M1E/P
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVE-1111M1E/PProcessor: AMD E-Series E2-1800
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7340
Display: 11.60 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 1.469kg
Price: 499 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Standstill. The new AMD platform Brazos 2.0 has hit the market with the first few models. Will it breathe strong mobility and multimedia features into this mini lifestyle laptop in wrap design? And is the HD 7430M finally up for some gaming?
Sony Vaio SV-E1511K1E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E1511K1EProcessor: Intel Core i3 2370M
Graphics Adapter: Intel HD Graphics 3000
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E1511K1E (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Source: Tech Advisor
Archive.org versionThe Sony Vaio SVE1511K1E feels slightly clunky and we aren’t fans of the buttonless trackpad. The gesture control is something of a gimmick, too. Nonetheless this laptop is a decent performer - gaming aside - with a great screen for watching video and catch-up TV.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/18/2012
Rating: Total score: 70% price: 60% performance: 70% features: 70% ergonomy: 70%
Sony Vaio SVE1711X1EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVE1711X1EBProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7650M 2048 MB
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.2kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Reviews
Turbo? With the SVE1711X1EB, Sony brings out on the market a multimedia laptop, which should appeal to both business and ambitious home users with its Intel Core i7 quad-core CPU, middle class graphics card, and matte display. In our detailed review you will read whether the notebook succeeds or not.
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionIf watching movies in bed or on your sofa is your thing, a 17-inch laptop could be your perfect companion. Sony's new E Series is such a machine, offering a Full HD screen and a Blu-ray player to get the most from your films. The Sony Vaio E Series 17 offers decent overall performance, along with a Full HD screen and a Blu-ray player. Nearly every part is configurable when you buy it so you can opt for lesser specs if you can't afford this top model.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: CNet
Archive.org versionIf watching movies in bed or on your sofa is your thing, a 17-inch laptop could be your perfect companion. Sony's new E Series is such a machine, offering a Full HD screen and a Blu-ray player to get the most from your films. The Sony Vaio E Series 17 offers decent overall performance, along with a Full HD screen and a Blu-ray player. Nearly every part is configurable when you buy it so you can opt for lesser specs if you can't afford this top model.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2012
Rating: Total score: 80%
Foreign Reviews
Source: PCM
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 50%
Source: PCM
NL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Short, Date: 07/15/2012
Rating: Total score: 50%
Sony Vaio SV-E1511Z1EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E1511Z1EBProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7650M
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 900 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E1511Z1EB (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/14/2012
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 75% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 83%
Sony Vaio SV-E1511V1EW
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E1511V1EWProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7650M 1024 MB
Display: 15.50 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.7kg
Price: 700 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Reviews
Multimedia all-rounder. For a price of 700 Euros (~$895) Sony offers a multimedia notebook including an AMD Radeon HD 7650M GPU and an Intel Core i5 processor. Our review will reveal if the device is any good.
Foreign Reviews
Source: Laptop.bg
BU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Exquisite Design; well balanced specifications; comfortable keyboard with NumPad and backlight. Negative: Mediocre battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2013
Source: Laptop.bg
BU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Exquisite Design; well balanced specifications; comfortable keyboard with NumPad and backlight. Negative: Mediocre battery life.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2013
Sony Vaio SV-E1711Z1EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E1711Z1EBProcessor: Intel Core i7 3612QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7650M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 3.2kg
Price: 1100 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E1711Z1EB (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Notebookinfo
DE→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/28/2012
Rating: Total score: 83% performance: 80% display: 80% mobility: 70% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 85%
Sony Vaio SV-E14A2S7C
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E14A2S7CProcessor: Intel Core i7 3632QM
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Price: 1000 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: 21CN
zh-CN→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Cool body shape; touch screen; strong hardware performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/27/2012
Sony Vaio SVE14A2V2RS
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVE14A2V2RSProcessor: Intel Core i5 3210M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Foreign Reviews
Source: Zoom
RU→EN Archive.org versionPositive: Good appearance. Negative: Very heavy and bulky; high price; not good enough performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/05/2013
Sony Vaio SV-E14A2M6EB
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SV-E14A2M6EBProcessor: Intel Core i3 3110M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.2kg
Price: 800 euro
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section Vaio SV-E14A2M6EB (Model)
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Chip.de
DE→EN Archive.org versionPositive: low priced device; very good price performance ratio; unbeatable mobility
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 06/26/2013
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/17/2013
Rating: Total score: 80% performance: 20% display: 80% mobility: 73% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 100% emissions: 90%
Sony Vaio SVE1713E1E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVE1713E1EProcessor: Intel Core i3 3120M
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7650M
Display: 17.30 inch, 16:9, 1600 x 900 pixels
Weight: 2.9kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2013
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 50% display: 80% mobility: 60% workmanship: 80% ergonomy: 80% emissions: 90%
Sony Vaio SVE14A2V1E
Specifications
Notebook: Sony Vaio SVE14A2V1EProcessor:
Graphics Adapter: AMD Radeon HD 7670M
Display: 14.00 inch, 16:9, 1366 x 768 pixels
Weight: 2.3kg
Links: Sony homepage Sony notebook section
Price comparison
Average Score:
Foreign Reviews
Source: Benchmark.pl
PL→EN Archive.org versionSingle Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 20% display: 80% mobility: 83% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 90% emissions: 80%
Comment
Sony: Sony Corporation is one of the largest Japanese electronics companies. The company was founded in 1946 under a different name and initially produced rice stoves. The company launched the first transistor radio. In 1958, the company was renamed Sony. Sony is a combination of the Latin word sonus (sound) and the English word sonny (little boy). Today, its core business is consumer electronics. The company is engaged in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, instruments, devices, game consoles and software. Sony operates in the following segments: Gaming and Network Services, Music, Images, Home Entertainment and Sound, Imaging Products and Solutions, Mobile Communications, Semiconductors, Financial Services and Others.
Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.
AMD Radeon HD 7670M: Renamed Radeon HD 6650M and therefore still produced in 40nm.
Non demanding games should be playable with these graphics cards.
Intel HD Graphics 4000: Processor graphics card in the high end Ivy Bridge models. Offers a different clock speed in the different CPU models (ULV to desktop quad core) and therefore a different performance.
AMD Radeon HD 7650M: Based on the same chip as the Radeon HD 6650M but with slower core clock. 480 Shader and 128 bit DDR3 interface.
Only some 3D games with very low demands are playable with these cards.
Intel HD Graphics 3000: Integrated graphics card in the Intel Sandy Bridge processors (Core ix-2xxx). The HD 3000 is the faster (internally GT2 called) version with 12 Execution Units (EUs).
AMD Radeon HD 7340: Integrated processor graphics card in the 2nd generation of Zacate APUs (e.g., E2-1800). Due to Turbo Core, the graphics card can clock from 523 to 680 MHz and is based on the same core as the Radeon HD 6320 (1. generation Zacate).
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Core i3:
2350M:
Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.3 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card.
2370M:
Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.4 GHz and features the Turbo Boost 2.0 only for the graphics card.
3110M: Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, 2.4 GHz core clock (no turbo), includes HD 4000 GPU
3120M: Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, 2.5 GHz core clock (no turbo), includes HD 4000 GPU
Intel Core i5:
3210M: Fast Ivy-Bridge-based dual-core, includes HD 4000 GPU, core clock 2.5 - 3.1 GHz
2450M: Dual-core processor based on the Sandy Bridge architecture with an integrated graphics card and dual-channel DDR3 memory controller. The CPU is clocked at 2.5 GHz (Turbo Boost 2.8-3.1 GHz) and the GPU at 650 (1300 MHz Turbo).
AMD E-Series:
E2-1800: Dual Core low power processor with an integrated graphics cards. The processor is on a level with Celeron SU2300 (1.2 GHz) and the GPU part about as fast as an Nvidia ION (2).
Intel Core i7: The Intel Core i7 for laptops is based on the LG1156 Core i5/i7 CPU for desktops. The base clock speed of the CPUs is relatively low, but because of a huge Turbo mode, the cores can dynamically overclock to up to 3.2 GHz (920XM). Therefore, the CPU can be as fast as high clocked dual-core CPUs (using single threaded applications) but still offer the advantage of 4 cores. Because of the large TDP of 45 W / 55 W, the CPU is only intended for large laptops.
3612QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.1 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.1 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU running at 650-1100 MHz on a dual channel DDR3 memory controller. The speciality of the i7-3612QM is the low TDP of 35 Watt compared to 45 Watt of the other Ivy Bridge quad core CPUs (e.g. 3610QM).
3632QM: An Ivy Bridge-based quad-core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz with Turbo Boost support up to 3.2 GHz. Offers an integrated HD Graphics 4000 GPU and a dual channel DDR3 memory controller. The speciality of the i7-3632QM is the low TDP of 35 Watt compared to 45 Watt of the other Ivy Bridge quad core CPUs (e.g. 3610QM).
:
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.
14.00:
14 inch display size represents a middle ground between the small subnotebook formats and the screens of the standard 15 inch laptops.
The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, provides good resolutions with usable detail sizes, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact.
In the past, 14-inch devices were very rare, but now they are the standard for laptops after the 15-inchers.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.3 kg:
3.2 kg:
A laptop with this weight is comparatively heavy and less designed for mobility than for use at the desk. Therefore, the devices tend to shine less with battery life than with a large screen and higher performance.
74.5%: This rating is poor. More than three quarters of the models are rated better. That is rather not a purchase recommendation. Even if verbal ratings in this area do not sound that bad ("sufficient" or "satisfactory"), they are usually euphemisms that disguise a classification as a below-average laptop.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.
