Fujitsu's U-series Lifebook laptops are slim and light, and ideal for the mobile professional. The 8th-generation Intel Core processor in the 13.3-inch Lifebook U938[1] should equip it to handle fairly demanding workloads too.
My review sample was a startlingly bright red, although conservative types may prefer the black option. Either way, the U938's size and portability really impress. It comes in under the magic 1kg mark by some margin at just 920g, and is a compact 309.3mm wide by 213.5mm deep by 15.5mm thick. It slots easily into the smallest of rucksacks or bags.
Fujitsu's 13.3-inch Lifebook U938 runs on 8th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors with 16GB or 20GB of RAM and SSD storage up to 1TB. This touch-screen ultraportable weighs just 920g (2.02lbs) and is available with LTE mobile broadband. Images: Fujitsu
It will need a protective sleeve though. Like other Fujutsu laptops I've examined recently, such as the 15.6-inch Lifebook E558[2] and convertible 12.5-inch Lifebook P728[3], there's a fair bit of flex in the lid. It will therefore need some protection in transit -- and in any case, if you choose the red model you'll want to keep it scratch-free.
Fujitsu has squeezed a 13.3-inch touch-screen into a compact chassis, so the side bezels are a slim 7mm. The top bezel is larger, to accommodate the webcam. The screen itself is an FHD (1,920 x 1,080) panel that's quite reflective. The hinges rotate far enough for the screen to lay flat on a desk or table.
Rather than a fingerprint reader, the Lifebook U938 uses Fujitsu's PalmSecure biometric authentication. Image: Sandra Vogel/ZDNet
The Lifebook U938's keyboard is very light under the fingers, and has quite a loud click. Unlike