Lenovo has further improved our favorite business laptop by improving its speakers and adding useful security features, including a webcam shutter and an infrared camera. On top of that, you get fast performance, long battery life (on the 1080p model) and two great 1080p and 4K display options, all in an incredibly light chassis.
But it’s still the classic features of the ThinkPad – a durable design, the best-in-class keyboard and a stealthy black / red aesthetic – that bring the X1 Carbon to size.
CPU: Intel Core i3 / i5 / i7 | GPU: Intel UHD 620 | RAM: 8 GB / 16 GB | Storage room: Up to 2 TB | Pin up: 13.3 inch, 1080p or 4K | Cut: 12 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 2.2 pounds
Superb lightweight design
HP Elite Dragonfly has redefined what it means to be a business laptop. This superb laptop has a breathtaking chassis that displays a unique dark blue finish. The design is as practical as it is attractive; the Elite Dragonfly has flexible hinges that convert the laptop into a tablet, and at 2.2 pounds, it is one of the most portable 13-inch laptops on the market.
You may need to take your eyes off the Elite Dragonfly’s aluminum body to appreciate its bright and vivid 13.3-inch screen. But the greatness of the Elite Dragonfly doesn’t stop there. The laptop also has a surprisingly comfortable keyboard, fast performance, and many security features, including an infrared camera, a fingerprint sensor, and rated durability MIL-SPEC-810.
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CPU: 10th generation Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 | GPU: Intel UHD or Iris Pro | RAM: 4 GB / 8 GB / 16 GB | Storage room: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Pin up: 12.3 inch, 2736 x 1824 pixels | Cut: 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches | Weight: 1.7-1.74 pounds
Best 2 in 1 with fast performance
The Surface Pro 7 has pretty much everything you could want from a 2-in-1 business laptop. This detachable hose now has fast 10th generation Intel processors, which offer a significant performance boost over the Surface Pro last year.
You can navigate the beautiful 12.3-inch touchscreen with the Responsive Surface stylus, and the comfortable Type Cover keyboard mount has a useful touchpad. We are also pleased that Microsoft has added a USB-C port. We just want the Surface Pro 7 to last longer with a charge.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
CPU: Intel Core i7 | GPU: Intel UHD 620 | RAM: 16 GB | Storage room: 1 TB | Pin up: 14 inch, 1080p | Cut: 12 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches | Weight: 3 pounds
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Convertible with the best keyboard
Lenovo took a chance with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga, the first metal ThinkPad, and it paid off. While we still love the matte black carbon fiber characteristic of most ThinkPads, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga in aluminum and magnesium is a wonderful change of pace. Not only does it have a slim design, but this 2-in-1 convertible displays a bright screen and offers first-rate keyboard and long battery life. You also get many additional features, such as a built-in pen slot and a webcam cover.
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CPU: Intel Core i5 / Core i7 / Xeon | GPU: Intel UHD 630 / Nvidia Quadro P1000 | RAM: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB | Storage room: 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | Pin up: 15.6 inch, 1080p or 4K | Cut: 14.2 x 9.7 x 0.8 inches | Weight: 4.9 pounds
A working beast
The HP ZBook Studio x360 G5 is by far the best business laptop for experienced users, as long as money is not a barrier. This exorbitantly priced 15.6-inch laptop has it all, including a bright and vivid screen and exceptional performance.
Most impressive, however, is the unusually sleek profile of the workstation and the long battery life. It’s also rare that a workstation has a flexible chassis like the x360 G5, and the device’s touchscreen can be used with a stylus.
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CPU: Intel Core i5 / Core i7 / Xeon | GPU: Up to Radeon Pro WX 7100 / Up to Quadro P5200 | RAM: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB | Storage room: 500 GB (hard drive) / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | Pin up: 17.3 inch, 1080p or 4K | Cut: 16.3 x 10.8 x 1.2 inches | Weight: 7.5 pounds
Best 17 inch workstation
If you’re ready to spend money and want the most powerful machine, look no further than the Dell Precision 7730. This 7.5-pound workstation may not be the best for traveling, but its Core i9 processor and Nvidia Quadro P5200 GPU are capable of performing even the most demanding applications, such as 3D modeling or photo editing. But the Precision 7730 is not just about performance. A beautiful 4K screen, a comfortable keyboard and a MIL-SPEC design make it an exceptionally well-balanced machine, even if the battery life is not excellent.
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CPU: Intel Core i3 / Core i5 / Core i7 | GPU: Intel UHD 620 / AMD Radeon RX540 | RAM: 8 GB / 16 GB / 32 GB | Storage room: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | Pin up: 14 inch, 1080p | Cut: 13.7 x 6.6 x 1.3 inches | Weight: 6.2 pounds
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