Vaio has announced the Vision+ 14 portable monitor as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations.
The Vision+ 14 weighs in at just 325 grams, which is equivalent to 0.72 pounds, and features a 14-inch, 1920×1200, 16:10 aspect ratio display. The screen offers features such as 400 nits brightness, wide viewing angles, anti-glare technology, and a wide color gamut.
The monitor isn’t just light; it’s incredibly light too – measuring just 3.9mm at its thinnest point. The rear panel of the main unit is made from 3D moulded carbon, making it both lightweight and strong. It comes with a sturdy metal stand for easy use alongside PCs or laptops, particularly in compact workspaces, and is supplied with a cover stand.
The monitor, which Vaio proudly points out is made entirely in Japan, comes with dual USB Type-C ports that support PD pass-through and DP-Alt. It is priced at 54,800 yen, approximately $340 including sales tax. There are two versions – one for consumers and one for businesses. However, there does not seem to be any difference in the models, only the option for businesses to buy in bulk at discounted rates.
We’ve reported on a number of dual-screen laptops in recent months, including the GPD Duo and the Acemagic X1, suggesting that this could be a trend for 2024. If you like the idea of a laptop with two screens, one above the other, but don’t want to spend the money on a new PC, the Vision+ 14 could be the best solution, as the included cover stand means you can position it above your current display.
According to Vaio, the Vision+ 14’s thin and light design solves the problem raised in a business survey, which found that 50% of respondents said a sub-display is a necessary device for hybrid work. More than 40% of them said they had issues with portability.
Vaio, once a division of Sony, was sold in 2014 when the PlayStation maker decided to exit the PC market. Since then, Vaio has continued to make products in Japan and recently began exporting its computer line to markets such as the US and Brazil.