The 5 Best Business Laptops You Can Buy Right Now
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Business laptops used to have a certain amount of specialty to them. They were high-powered Ultrabooks that looked as professional as they performed. A lot of that has changed with the proliferation of iPads, smartphones, and bring-your-own-laptop-to-work corporate cultures.
However, there is still a place for business-class laptops—devices made specifically with professionals in mind. Depending on your professional needs, we’ve got five fantastic laptops to recommend below that could enhance your work life.
5. Acer Chromebook 14 For Work
I know what you’re thinking: “A Chromebook for work? You’ve got to be kidding me.” While that line of thinking is true for a slim margin of professionals, the truth is that the Acer Chromebook 14 For Work can do much more than you may assume it can, all while looking more professional that most Ultrabooks out on the market.
Most importantly, with support for the Android Google Play Store, you can now download and use apps like Microsoft Word and Powerpoint right on your Chromebook. So as long as your work doesn’t require high-performance graphics or PC-only software, you might be able to save a few bucks and let the Acer Chromebook 14 surprise you.—Luke Larsen
4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
Lenovo maintains its heritage in delighting business users with its ThinkPad brand, and this year’s ThinkPad X1 Yoga doesn’t disappoint. Whether you plan on adopting this convertible for primary use as a laptop or as a tablet, the X1 Yoga comes closest to a no-compromise convertible, offering the best tactile experience for keyboard, stylus or touch input.
A thoughtful design means that stylus input isn’t an afterthought, unlike on competing machines like Microsoft’s Surface Pro, HP’s Spectre x360 and the Surface Book. The built-in recharging pen silo makes it easy to grab the active stylus for note-taking and drawing. For tablet users who prefer working with the touchscreen, Lenovo’s exclusive Wave keyboard adds stability to the keyboard design, making the X1 Yoga equally as comfortable for use as a tablet or as a laptop. As a laptop, the X1 Yoga’s keyboard is unmatched on any convertible and can even induce keyboard envy on even some of the best laptops, Ultrabooks or mobile workstations out there.—Chuong Nguyen
3. Dell Precision 5520