Meet Japan’s 634g wonder notebook running on Intel’s latest CPU: The Dell XPS 13 looks too heavy, but shame about the battery life
Fujitsu has launched the FMV Zero notebook, which looks set to claim the title of the world’s lightest 14-inch laptop at just 634g (1.4lbs).
Part of FCCL’s FMV LIFEBOOK UH series, this ultra-lightweight device features Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors with integrated AI Boost NPUs for hardware acceleration of AI services like Copilot on Windows 11.
The WU5/J3 is powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 125U or Core Ultra 7 155U processors and weighs between 634g and 639g depending on configuration. For comparison, the non-touchscreen version of the Dell XPS 13 weighs 1.22 kg (2.69 lbs), approximately 92.43% heavier than the FMV Zero.
Short battery life
The FMV Zero is currently only available for purchase in Japan through Fujitsu’s retail site Webmartand is available in two models: WU5/J3 and WU4/J3. The WU5/J3 will be available in mid-November 2024 for 197,900 yen (approximately $1,320 USD), and the WU4/J3 will be available in late October 2024 for 193,300 yen (approximately $1,290 USD). Both models offer a range of configurations, with memory options ranging from 8GB to 64GB and SSD storage capacities from 256GB to 2TB.
Fujitsu says it achieved this lightweight design by optimizing the LCD panel, battery and palm rest materials, as well as redesigning the internal components to reduce their weight by a few grams here and there. While the end result is a super-light laptop, the quest to shave as much weight as possible has had a huge impact on battery life. If you’re watching video or doing intensive tasks, you’ll run out of power in six hours, though it can last up to 15 hours in idle mode.
The WU4/J3, slightly heavier at 888 grams, offers longer battery life of up to 11.5 hours of video playback or 30 hours of inactivity. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 125H or Core Ultra 7 155H processors.
The FMV Zero is equipped with AI-powered tools such as noise reduction, Umore makeup and Quick Capture, with improved speaker recognition features.