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Magyar索尼的Vaio的SV-E14A3M2ES笔记本测评
For the original German review, see here.
With the E14A3M2ES Sony introduces a 14-inch office notebook. There are no major changes over the previous models of the E14 series. Our test unit is equipped with an Ivy Bridge Core i3 processor and a touchscreen. This package costs between 650 and 750 Euros (~$847 - $977). We have previously reviewed the SV-E14A1M6EW (Core i3-2350M, Radeon HD 7670M), which belongs to the same series. Our review reveals whether the new model is convincing.
For comparison, we chose from the competition the MSI CR41-587 (Core i5-3210M, HD Graphics 4000) and the Acer Aspire V5-471G (Core i5-3317U, GeForce GT 620M). Both models do not have a touchscreen. We have chosen these notebooks, because according to us the touchscreen is nothing more than a nice extra. In addition, there are currently no 14-inch notebooks on the market that feature both a touchscreen and a standard CPU and are priced below 800 Euros (~$1043). The available models with touchscreens are either ultrabooks or standard laptops with ULV hardware. For example; the Sony Vaio SV-T1312V1ES (750 to 800 Euros; ~$977 to $1043), the HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1102sg (800 to 900 Euros; ~$1043 to $1173) and the Asus Vivobook S400CA (650 to 700 Euros; ~$847 to $913). All three of these feature a Core i5-3317U processor and an HD Graphics 4000 GPU.
对于的德国原装审查，在这里看到。
随着E14A3M2ES索尼推出了14英寸的办公笔记本。比以前的型号E14系列有没有发生重大变化。我们的测试样机配备了Ivy Bridge的酷睿i3处理器和触摸屏。这个包成本在650和750欧元之间（约$847 - 977美元）。之前我们已经回顾了SV-E14A1M6EW（酷睿i3-2350M，Radeon HD7670M绘图卡），属于同一系列。我们的审查发现新的模式是否是有说服力的。
为了便于比较，我们选择了从竞争微星CR41-587（酷睿i5-3210M，HD4000显卡）和宏碁Aspire V5-471G（酷睿i5-3317U，GeForce®（精视™）GT620M）。两款机型不具备触摸屏。我们选择这些笔记本电脑，因为根据我们的触摸屏是没有超过一个不错的额外。此外，目前还没有14英寸的笔记本电脑市场上，同时配有一个触摸屏和一个标准的CPU，售价低于800欧元（〜$1043）。可用的模型与触摸屏ULV硬件的ultrabooks的或标准的笔记本电脑。例如，在索尼的Vaio SV-T1312V1ES（750至800欧元;〜$977到$1043），在惠普羡慕TouchSmart中4-1102sg（800至900欧元;〜$1043至$1173），并在华硕Vivobook S400CA（650至700欧元; 〜$847到$913）。所有这些功能三酷睿i5-3317U处理器和HD4000显卡的GPU。
Case
The casing of the Vaio is very similar to that of its predecessor. The only differences are the color and the materials. The back of the display lid is made of aluminum. Most of the top side of the base unit is made of silver matte plastic. The rest of the base unit and the thin display frame are made of black glossy plastic. The Aspire and the MSI notebooks are made entirely of plastic.
The base unit leaves a solid impression. The top side barely gives in when pressed and only the left and right sides of the keyboard can be depressed slightly. Unfortunately, the base unit can be twisted too easily when held at the front corners. This is accompanied by a creaking noise. The aluminum display lid is much more stable and can barely be twisted. However, it can be pressed in the center so deeply that image distortions are noticeable. The hinges hold the screen firmly in place, but permit slight teetering. The lid cannot be opened with one hand.
壳体的Vaio其前身是非常类似的。唯一的区别是颜色和材料。显示盖的背面是由铝制成。在大多数的基本单元的顶侧是由银磨砂塑料。的基本单元和薄的显示帧的其余部分被黑色光泽的塑料制成的。的Aspire和微星笔记本电脑是完全由塑料制成。
基本单元，留下了坚实的印象。的顶侧几乎没有按下时，键盘的左，右两侧的可以稍微被压下。不幸的是，基本单元可以太容易被扭曲时保持在其前角。这是伴随着吱吱作响的噪音。铝显示屏盖更稳定和可以勉强被扭曲。但是，它可以被压在中心如此之深，是明显的图像失真。按住屏幕的铰链固定到位，但允许轻微摇摇欲坠。在盖不能被打开，用一只手。
Connectivity
The Vaio is equipped with the usual ports and closely resembles its predecessor. The CR41 and the Aspire do not offer more interfaces than the two Sony notebooks either. Very good: all four notebooks feature at least one USB 3.0 port. The ports of the Vaio are inconveniently placed at the front end of both sides.
VAIO的配备与通常的港口以及非常类似于它的前身。 CR41的Aspire不提供更多的接口比要么两个索尼笔记本电脑。非常好：所有四款笔记本配备了至少一个USB 3.0端口。端口的Vaio不便放置在两侧的前端。
Communication
The Intel WLAN module (Centrino Advanced-N 2230) installed in the Vaio supports the 802.11 b/g/n standards. This module also provides the notebook with Bluetooth 4.0 functionality. There is nothing to complain about with the Wi-Fi reception. The Windows wireless indicator shows full bars in the immediate vicinity (about 3 meters, ~9.84 feet) and at two floors below the router. The module also allows the connection of a certified display to the notebook via the wireless network (Intel Wireless Display Technology). The Gigabit Ethernet chip of the Vaio is made by Realtek (RTL8168/8111). The webcam has acceptable image quality and has a maximum resolution of 1280x1024 pixels.
Accessories
Sony delivers the notebook with a couple of thin booklets (safety guide, warranty information, recovery guide) and a quick start guide.
Operating system and recovery
The Vaio comes with a pre-installed Windows 8 (64-bit). There is no installation DVD in the box. The notebook is equipped with a System Recovery instead. This allows the user to revert the operating system to its factory settings, if Windows 8 cannot load. In order to access the System Recovery menu you need to press the "Assist" button with the notebook turned off. The laptop is then turned on and the System Recovery is started.
Maintenance
The Vaio notebook does not have a lot of maintenance options. There are only two removable panels on the bottom. The hard drive is behind one and the system memory is behind the other. Access to the rest of the components is not possible. The notebook has two RAM slots. In our model, one 4 GB module was installed. The Vaio supports up to 16 GB of RAM in total (according to the manufacturer).
Warranty
Sony delivers the E14A3M2ES with a 24-month warranty. The Aspire and the MSI come with the same warranty period. This period can be extended by one or two years for a surcharge of about 90 Euros (~$117) and 130 Euros (~$170) respectively.
沟通
英特尔无线网络模块（迅驰高级-N2230）安装在VAIO支持802.11 B / G/ N标准。该模块还提供了蓝牙4.0功能的笔记本电脑。有没有什么可抱怨的Wi-Fi接收。 Windows无线指示灯显示满格，在附近（约3米〜9.84英尺）和楼下两层的路由器。该模块还可以通过无线网络的笔记本电脑（英特尔无线显示技术）认证的显示器连接。千兆以太网芯片是由瑞昱（RTL8168/8111）的Vaio。该摄像头具有可接受的图像质量，并具有最大分辨率为1280x1024像素。
饰品
索尼提供的笔记本薄的小册子（安全指南，保修信息，恢复指南）一对夫妇和一个快速入门指南。
操作系统和恢复
VAIO自带一个预装Windows8（64位）。有没有安装DVD包装盒中。笔记本配备了系统恢复，而不是。这允许用户将操作系统恢复到出厂设置，如果Windows8无法加载。为了访问系统恢复菜单中，您需要按与笔记本电脑的“协助”按钮关闭。笔记本电脑，然后打开系统开始恢复。
保养
Vaio笔记本没有大量的维护选项。只有两个可拆卸面板的底部。硬盘驱动器的背后是一个落后于其他系统内存。组件的其余部分的访问是不可能的。该笔记本有两个内存插槽。在我们的模型中，一个4 GB模块安装。 VAIO支持高达16 GB内存的情况下（根据制造商）。
保
索尼提供E14A3M2ES的24个月的保修期。的Aspire和微星都具有相同的保修期。这个时期可以延长一年或两年的附加费约90欧元（约$117）和130欧元（约$170）。
Input Devices
Keyboard
The chiclet keyboard is the same as the one in its predecessor. The only difference is that the E14A3M2ES has a backlit keyboard. The keys are almost 15 x 15 mm (0.6 x 0.6 inches) large. The individual keys have a medium stroke and a pleasant tactile feedback. The pressure point is also very clear. The keyboard wobbles slightly during typing. Overall, it offers a comfortable typing experience.
Touchpad
The Vaio also shares the touchpad with its predecessor. The multi-touch ClickPad (a touchpad without separate mouse buttons - the whole pad is one button) has a size of 9.9 x 5.6 cm (3.9 x 2.2 inches). The lightly roughened surface does not hinder finger gliding. The touchpad has a short key drop and a clearly audible and tactile feedback.
Touchscreen
The new input device here is the touchscreen. The screen promptly responds to any input. The sensitivity is configured optimally. But a touchscreen on a conventional notebook is nothing more than an unnecessary gadget. Prolonged and comfortable use is not possible, because the user's arm must be kept in the air constantly.
键盘
巧克力键盘是在其前身之一的一样。唯一的区别是，的E14A3M2ES有背光键盘。键是近15 x 15毫米（0.6×0.6英寸）大。个别键有一个中等的中风和一个愉快的触觉反馈。压力点也很清楚。键盘打字时略有摇晃。总体而言，它提供了一个舒适的打字体验。
触摸板
的Vaio赞同其前身触摸板。多点触摸的ClickPad（没有单独的鼠标按钮的触摸板 - 整个触摸板就是一个按钮）有一个大小为9.9×5.6厘米（3.9×2.2英寸）。轻轻粗糙的表面并不妨碍手指滑动。触摸板有一个很短的键降和明确的听觉和触觉反馈。
触摸屏
这里是新的输入设备的触摸屏。屏幕及时响应任何输入。灵敏度优化配置。但在传统的笔记本电脑的触摸屏是没有超过不必要的小工具。长时间的和舒适的使用是不可能的，因为必须保持用户的手臂，在空气中不断。
Display
Our Vaio is equipped with a glossy 14-inch display. It has a native resolution of 1366x768 pixels. The E14 series notebooks can also be equipped with an HD+ display (1600x900 pixels). The screen of our test model has an average brightness of 180.9 cd/m². This is mediocre at best. The displays of the Aspire (187.4 cd/m²) and the CR41 (193.6 cd/m²) are also not that much better.
我们的Vaio配备有光泽的14英寸显示屏。它的原始分辨率为1366×768像素。 E14系列笔记本也可以配备HD+显示屏（1600×900像素）。我们的测试模式，屏幕的平均亮度1809坎德拉/平方米。这是最好的平庸。显示器的Aspire（187.4坎德拉/平方米），CR41（193.6坎德拉/平方米）也没有要好得多。
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Brightness Distribution: 83 %
Center on Battery: 195 cd/m²
Contrast: 448:1 (Black: 0.44 cd/m²)38.26% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
55.3% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
37% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
The contrast ratio (448:1) and the black level (0.44 cd/m²) of the display are in the acceptable range. The MSI (500:1, 0.44 cd/m²) is on par with the Vaio. The Aspire (306:1, 0.66 cd/m²) cannot keep up with the competition. The display of the Vaio cannot cover the sRGB and AdobeRGB color spaces.
We tested the display with its factory settings (target color space: sRGB) and measured a constant DeltaE 2000 deviation in all colors (color saturation: DeltaE between 5 and 10). In terms of grayscale, the DeltaE 2000 deviation is similarly small. The high accuracy at 30, 40 and 50% black levels results in an average DeltaE of 6.
显示的对比度（448:1）和黑电平（0.44坎德拉/平方米）是在可接受的范围内。 MSI（500:1，0.44坎德拉/平方米）与VAIO看齐。 （306:1，0.66坎德拉/平方米）的Aspire无法跟上同业竞争。展示的Vaio不能涵盖sRGB和AdobeRGB色彩空间。
我们测试了其出厂设置（目标色彩空间：sRGB）可显示和测量一个恒定的DeltaE2000年在所有的颜色偏差（色彩饱和度：5和10之间的DeltaE）。在灰度方面，2000年的DeltaE偏差同样是小。高准确度在30，40和50％的黑电平的结果平均的DeltaE6。
The low brightness and highly reflective surface of the display make the notebook hardly suitable for outdoor use. Only in darker environments is the screen content fairly readable.
低亮度的显示和高反射的表面，使很难适用于室外使用的笔记本。只有在黑暗的环境中是相当可读屏幕内容。
In terms of viewing angle stability, the Vaio offers the usual: changing the vertical viewing angle quickly leads to image deterioration. The horizontal viewing angles are more generous.
Performance
Our test model is a 14-inch office notebook. It offers sufficient performance for daily tasks such as word processing, Internet communications and video playback (including HD videos). The notebook costs between 650 and 750 Euros (~$847 and $977).
Sony offers the E14 series notebooks in various configurations. Different processors, displays, and case colors are available. There are also models with the Radeon HD 7670M GPU. Whoever does not like the pre-configured models can order a personal configuration from Sony's online store. The current cheapest model costs 590 Euros (~$770).
我们的测试模型是一台14英寸的办公笔记本。它提供了足够的性能，日常任务，如文字处理，网络通讯和视频播放（包括高清视频）。笔记本成本，650和750欧元之间（约$847及977美元）。
索尼提供了E14系列笔记本电脑的各种配置。不同的处理器，显示屏和外壳颜色可选。也有型号的Radeon HD7670M GPU。谁不喜欢预配置的车型可以从索尼的网上商店订购个人配置。目前最便宜的机型成本590欧元（约$770）。
Processor
Our test model comes equipped with an Intel Core i3-3120M dual-core processor. The CPU belongs to Intel's Ivy Bridge series. It operates at a base clock frequency of 2.5 GHz. There is no Turbo Boost.
The processor completed the Cinebench tests at full speed. The resulting scores are, as expected, higher than the V5-471G (Core i5-3317U, GeForce GT 620M) and below the MSI (Core i5-3210M, HD Graphics 4000). The Acer notebook has a weaker CPU and the CR41 has a more powerful one. In the GL tests the Vaio performed significantly worse than the CR41, despite the fact that both models have the same GPU. It is worth mentioning that the RAM in the CR41 works in Dual-Channel mode. The Aspire is far ahead of the competition thanks to its powerful GeForce GPU.
我们的测试机型配备英特尔酷睿i3-3120M双核处理器。该CPU属于英特尔的Ivy Bridge系列。它工作在一个基准时钟频率为2.5 GHz。有没有涡轮增压。
该处理器完成的Cinebench测试全速。得到的分数，如预期，高于V5-471G（酷睿i5-3317U，GeForce®（精视™）GT620M）和下面的MSI（酷睿i5-3210M，HD4000显卡）。宏基笔记本有一个较弱的CPU和CR41有一个更强大的。在GL测试的Vaio表现明显不如CR41，尽管事实上，这两个模型具有相同的GPU。值得一提的在CR41作品的在双通道模式下的RAM。的Aspire是遥遥领先的竞争，由于其强大的GeForce®（精视™）GPU（图形处理器）。
| Cinebench R11.5 - OpenGL 64Bit (sort by value) | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A3M2ES | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A1M6EW | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad S405 | |
| Sony Vaio SV-T1312V1ES | |
| Asus VivoBook S400CA-CA006H | |
| HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1102sg | |
| MSI CR41-i587 | |
| Samsung 535U4C | |
| Acer Aspire V5-471G | |
| Cinebench R11.5 - CPU Multi 64Bit (sort by value) | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A3M2ES | |
| Samsung 535U4C | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad S405 | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A1M6EW | |
| Sony Vaio SV-T1312V1ES | |
| HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1102sg | |
| Acer Aspire V5-471G | |
| Asus VivoBook S400CA-CA006H | |
| MSI CR41-i587 | |
System Performance
The powerful processor and fast hard drive make brisk work possible on the Vaio. The PC Mark 7 Benchmark confirms the positive impression. The notebook's results position it right in the middle of its competition. The CR41 (Core i5-3210M, HD Graphics 4000) scores more points thanks to its powerful CPU and the Aspire (Core i5-3317U, GeForce GT 620M) has slightly worse results. The predecessor model cannot keep up, because of its weaker CPU and slower hard drive.
We urge the E14 buyers to install the Windows 8 Updates (several hundred megabytes) upon receiving the notebook. The Vaio runs smoothly only after this has been completed. The notebook sometimes did not respond and some of our benchmarks refused to start when we tested the laptop as it came from the factory.
强大的处理器和快速的硬盘驱动器，使令人振奋的工作，可能的Vaio。 PC马克基准印证了积极的印象。笔记本电脑的位置在中间，它的竞争。 CR41（酷睿i5-3210M，HD4000图形）破门得分点要归功于其强大的CPU（酷睿i5-3317U，GeForce®（精视™）GT620M的Aspire）有效果略差。上一代车型跟不上，因为其较弱的CPU和硬盘较慢。
我们敦促E14买家在收到笔记本安装Windows8更新（几百兆）。 VAIO运行顺利，只有在此之后已经完成。笔记本有时没有回应，我们的一些基准拒绝开始时，我们测试的笔记本电脑，因为它来自工厂。
| PCMark 7 Score | 2542 points | |
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| PCMark 7 - Score (sort by value) | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A3M2ES | |
| Lenovo IdeaPad S405 | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A1M6EW | |
| Acer Aspire V5-471G | |
| Asus VivoBook S400CA-CA006H | |
| MSI CR41-i587 | |
| Sony Vaio SV-T1312V1ES | |
| HP Envy TouchSmart 4-1102sg | |
Storage Device
Sony has equipped the 14-incher with a Toshiba hard drive that has a capacity of 500 GB and works at 5400 RPM. CrystalDiskMark reports a read speed of 105.8 MB/s. HD Tune shows an average transfer rate of 83.3 MB/s. The hard drive is thus quite fast for a 5400 RPM drive.
Graphics Card
The video output is done by Intel's HD Graphics 4000 GPU. It supports DirectX 11 and works with a clock frequency ranging from 350 to 1100 MHz.
The results of the 3D Mark Benchmarks are on the expected level. The Vaio cannot reach the score of the CR41-i587 (Core i5-3210M, HD Graphics 4000), because the MSI has a more powerful CPU and system memory that works in Dual-Channel mode. For testing purposes we installed a second RAM module in the Vaio. This upgrade increased the score in the 3D Mark 11 Benchmark to 651 points. Both notebooks cannot keep up with the Aspire (Core i5-3317U, GeForce GT 620M). The GeForce GPU is far superior to the Intel GPU and delivers 70 to 80% higher scores in the 3D Mark 11.
视频输出是通过英特尔高清显卡4000 GPU。它支持DirectX11的时钟频率范围从350到1100 MHz的工作。
3D马克基准结果的预计水平。不能达到的Vaio微星CR41-i587（酷睿i5-3210M，HD4000显卡）的得分，因为有更强大的CPU和系统内存工作在双通道模式下。出于测试目的，我们安装了第二个RAM模块的Vaio。本次升级增加了比分，在3D马克11基准，至651点。两款笔记本都无法跟上的Aspire（酷睿i5-3317U，GeForce®（精视™）GT620M）。 GeForce®（精视™）GPU（图形处理器）是远远优于英特尔的图形处理器（GPU），并提供3D马克11的成绩高出70％至80％。
| 3DMark 05 Standard | 7053 points | |
| 3DMark 06 Standard Score | 4102 points | |
| 3DMark Vantage P Result | 2923 points | |
| 3DMark 11 Performance | 590 points | |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Standard Score | 33004 points | |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score | 3419 points | |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Score | 445 points | |
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Gaming Performance
The HD Graphics 4000 GPU can play current 3D games only in lower resolution and lowered quality settings. Some less demanding games can be played in higher resolution and higher quality settings, such as the FIFA series. The frame rate can be increased, depending on the game and quality settings, by adding a second RAM module. The HD 4000 GPU performs better when in cooperation with a system memory that work in Dual-Channel mode. We have tried and tested this.
The average frame rate in F1 2012 at high quality settings (native resolution) increased from 22 to 26 fps. In Anno 2070, at low (resolution: 1024x768 pixels) and medium (native resolution) quality the frame rate increased to 46.9 and 24.8 fps respectively. In Skyrim the frame rate can be raised to 33.1 fps at low quality settings (resolution 1024x768 pixels). If you like the Vaio, but also really want to play some games, you can order it with the Radeon HD 7670M GPU.
高清显卡4000 GPU可以播放当前的3D游戏只能在较低的分辨率和降低质量设置。一些要求不高的游戏可以发挥更高的分辨率和更高质量的设置，如FIFA系列。的帧速率可以增加，这取决于游戏的质量设置，通过添加第二个RAM模块。 HD4000 GPU时进行更好的合作与系统内存工作在双通道模式下。我们已经尝试和测试。
高品质的设置（原始分辨率）2012年在F1的平均帧速率从22增加为26 fps。安诺2070，低（分辨率：1024×768像素）和中型（原始分辨率）质量分别上升至46.9和24.8 fps的帧速率。天际的帧速率可以提高到33.1 fps的低质量设置（分辨率1024x768像素）。如果你喜欢的Vaio，但也真的想要玩一些游戏，您可以订购它的Radeon HD7670M GPU。
| low | med. | high | ultra | |
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| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011) | 26.8 | 13.3 | ||
| Anno 2070 (2011) | 38.8 | 19.7 | 12.8 | |
| F1 2012 (2012) | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| Anno 2070 | |
| 1366x768 Medium Preset AA:on (sort by value) | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A3M2ES | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A1M6EW | |
| 1366x768 High Preset AA:on AF:2x (sort by value) | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A3M2ES | |
| Sony Vaio SV-E14A1M6EW | |
Emissions
System Noise
In idle use the Vaio works very quietly at 30.6 to 30.8 dB (A), although the fan never stops completely. The MSI (32.5 to 36 dB (A)) and the Aspire (32.1 to 36.9 dB (A)) cannot come close to these results. Under full load (stress test, Prime95 and FurMark simultaneously) the Vaio produces a noise level of 43.6 dB (A). Again, the CR41 (46.6 dB (A)) and the V5-471G (44.9 dB (A)) are noisier.
Noise Level
| Idle |
| 30.6 / 30.7 / 30.8 dB(A) |
| HDD |
| 31.3 dB(A) |
| DVD |
| 34.7 / dB(A) |
| Load |
| 0 / 43.6 dB(A) |
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Temperature
In idle state no point on the casing of the Vaio exceeds the 30 oC (86 oF) mark. The MSI CR41 is just as cool. The Aspire warms up slightly more. Even under full load, the Sony is not too warm, with temperatures of 25.4 to 40 oC (77.72 to 104 oF). The notebook can thus be used on the lap in any situation. Both of the rivals show higher temperatures.
The CPU and GPU completed our stress test (Prime 95 and FurMark running simultaneously for an hour) at maximum clock frequency (CPU: 2.5 GHz; GPU: 1100 MHz). The temperature of the CPU remained in the range of 63/64 oC (145.4/147.2 oF).
(+) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 32.1 °C / 90 F, compared to the average of 34.3 °C / 94 F, ranging from 21.2 to 62.5 °C for the class Office.
(±) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 40 °C / 104 F, compared to the average of 36.8 °C / 98 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.3 °C / 81 F, compared to the device average of 29.5 °C / 85 F.
(+) The palmrests and touchpad are cooler than skin temperature with a maximum of 28.6 °C / 83.5 F and are therefore cool to the touch.
(±) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 27.7 °C / 81.9 F (-0.9 °C / -1.6 F).
Speakers
The stereo speakers of the Vaio are located above the keyboard. They produce a slightly muffled and tinny sound that lacks bass. Even the preinstalled Dolby Home software does not bring much improvement. Whoever wants a better sound should use headphones or external speakers.
Vaio的立体声扬声器位于键盘上方。他们产生一种轻微的闷响尖细的声音，缺乏低音。杜比家庭即使预装的软件不会带来太大的改善。谁想更好的声音，应使用耳机或外部扬声器。
Energy Management
Power Consumption
In idle state we measured an energy consumption of 9.9 to 11.7 W. These results are higher than expected. The MSI CR41 with its more powerful processor consumes only 7.8 to 10.9 W. The Aspire draws between 7.3 and 11.7 W. Under full load (Prime95 and FurMark) the Vaio (45.4 W) is ahead of both the Aspire (52.1 W) and the CR41 (52.5 W). The high energy consumption of the MSI CR41 is due to the Turbo Boost.
| Off / Standby | 0 / 0.3 Watt |
| Idle | 9.9 / 10.7 / 11.7 Watt |
| Load |
/ 45.4 Watt |
   
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Battery Life
With a single battery charge, the Vaio lasted 9:57 h in idle. The CR41 (8:01 h) and the Aspire (5:36 h) cannot keep up. These run times were measured with the Battery Eater Reader's Test. The screen brightness is set at minimum, the energy-saving profile is active and the wireless modules are turned off. Under full load, the Vaio's battery was empty after 1:42 h. The competitors do not last as long (CR41: 1:15 h; V5-471G: 1:01 h). For this test we used the Battery Eater Classic Test. The screen brightness is set at maximum, the high performance profile is chosen and the wireless modules are active.
The Sony notebook completed the WLAN test in 6:02 h. The Vaio is again ahead of the competition (MSI: 4:10 h, Acer: 2:26 h). During this test, a script opens a different web page every 40 seconds, the energy-saving profile is chosen and the screen brightness is set at 150 cd/m². The Vaio managed 4:48 h of DVD playback. Both the Aspire (2:44 h) and the MSI (3:18 h) cannot reach such run times. The DVD test was completed with the energy-saving profile active (or higher, if the DVD did not play smoothly), screen brightness at maximum and wireless modules turned on.
The battery life of the Vaio is not surprising, because it has the battery with the largest capacity of the three notebooks (Sony: 59 Wh; MSI: 49 Wh; Acer: 37 Wh).
Verdict
The Vaio SV-E14A3M2ES impresses with its good applications performance and the long battery life. We also liked the low system noise in idle state and low temperatures of the case. In addition, the notebook has a handy keyboard. The touchscreen works perfectly and leaves a good impression, but is nothing more than a fancy gadget. It is available at Sony's online shop at a surcharge of 100 Euros (~$130). Those who can do without it will save money. So, we come to the biggest problem of the notebook: at 650 to 750 Euros (750 Euros in Sony's online store), it is very expensive. There are more powerful laptops, without a touchscreen, that are cheaper. For example, the CR41 is currently priced below 600 Euros (~$780).
The MSI CR41-i587 is ideal for users who want high performance and better equipment for less money. The Aspire V5-471G is ideal for those seeking a lightweight, affordable 14-inch notebook that is also gaming capable. The Aspire is also currently priced under 600 Euros (~$780). Without the GeForce GPU, the price even drops below 500 Euros (~$650).
