Vaio has announced the Vision+ 14 portable monitor as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations.
The Vision+ 14 weighs just 325g, equivalent to 0.72 pounds, and features a 14-inch, 1920×1200, 16:10 aspect ratio display. The screen boasts features such as 400 nits of brightness, wide viewing angles, anti-glare technology, and a wide color gamut.
Not only is the monitor lightweight, it’s also incredibly light – measuring just 3.9mm at its thinnest point. The back panel of the main unit is made from 3D moulded carbon, making it both lightweight and sturdy. It comes with a solid metal stand for easy use alongside PCs or laptops, especially in compact workspaces, and comes with a cover stand.
The monitor, which Vaio is proud to highlight is made entirely in Japan, comes with two USB Type-C ports that support PD pass-through and DP-Alt. It's priced at 54,800 yen — about $340 including sales tax. There are two versions: one for consumers and one for businesses. However, there doesn't seem to be any difference between the models, just the option for businesses to buy in bulk at discounted prices.
In recent months, we’ve reported on a couple of laptops with dual screens, including the GPD Duo and the Acemagic X1, suggesting that it could be a trend for 2024. If you like the idea of a laptop with two screens stacked on top of each other but don’t want to spend the money on a new PC, the Vision+ 14 could be the ideal solution, as the included cover stand will let you sit it on top of your existing display.
Vaio says the Vision+ 14’s thin and light design addresses an issue highlighted in a company survey that found 50% of people said a sub-display is a necessary device for hybrid work, and of those, more than 40% 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 manufacture products in Japan and has recently begun exporting its PC line to markets such as the United States and Brazil.
