Fujitsu has launched the FMV Zero laptop, which at just 634g (1.4lbs) appears to claim the title of the world’s lightest 14-inch laptop.
This ultra-lightweight device is part of FCCL’s FMV LIFEBOOK UH series and is equipped with the latest Intel Core Ultra processors with integrated AI Boost NPUs for hardware acceleration of AI services such as 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-touch screen version of the Dell
Short battery life
The FMV Zero is currently only available in Japan through Fujitsu’s Web Mart shopping site and comes in two models: WU5/J3 and WU4/J3. The WU5/J3 will be available in mid-November 2024 for 197,900 yen (approximately US$1,320), and the WU4/J3 will be released in late October 2024 for 193,300 yen (approximately US$1,290). 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 materials of the LCD screen, battery and palm rest, as well as redesigning internal components to shave a few grams here and there. Although the end result was an ultra-light laptop, the quest to shave as much weight as possible had a huge impact on battery life. If you’re watching videos or doing intensive tasks, you’ll run out of juice in less than six hours, although it can manage up to 15 hours in standby mode.
The WU4/J3, slightly heavier at 888g, offers longer battery life, up to 11.5 hours of video playback or 30 hours of idle time. It is powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 125H or Core Ultra 7 155H processors.
The FMV Zero is equipped with AI-based tools such as noise cancellation, Umore makeup and Quick Capture, with improved speaker recognition features.