Vaio Z (2021)

Ultralight yet sturdy design ; Handsome 4K display ; Potent Intel H-series processor ; Up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB SSD

Wildly expensive ; Prone to fan noise ; No SD or microSD card slot ; Lacks Intel vPro technology

The hyperlight VAIO Z is back, and 2021's all-carbon-fiber edition, packing a powerhouse CPU, is one of the most alluring ultralight laptops. It's also one of the least affordable.

Solid performance ; Lightning-fast SSD ; Gorgeous 4K display ; Decent battery life ; Super light design

Egregious price ; Awful touchpad ; Ugly top bezel ; No USB Type-A port

The Vaio Z sports a lightning-fast SSD and a gorgeous 4K display packed in a super light design, but it is egregiously overpriced and can’t compare to other flagships.