Top 10 best business laptops in 2018: top laptops for work

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The best business laptops combine cutting edge productivity features with slimline designs and long battery life that provides mobility and
productivity - essential functions for the modern workplace, and we're here to help you by gathering together the very best business laptops
for 2018.Having the best business laptop that suits your needs is essential, and to make things as easy as possible, we've put together this
list of the best business laptops money can buy in 2018, which includes expert advice on the latest business-orientated laptops and
notebooks, so you know exactly what you're buying.While compiling this list of the best business laptops, we've taken into consideration a
number of key factors including power, battery life, feature set and sheer value for money.This means that we've selected a wider range of
laptops to suit most if not all budgets and hopefully all tastes; there's a mix of cutting-edge products and old favourites here.Almost
all of them come with the professional version of Microsoft Windows to enhance their business credentials.We also have our very own price
comparison tool that will compare prices and make sure you're buying the very best business laptop for the very best price.If you're looking
for a bit more power, then check out our list of the best mobile workstations, as well as our pick for the best business desktop PC.Where to
buy business laptops1
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 CarbonThe ultra-thin business laptop that sacrifices nothingCPU: Intel Core i7-7600U vPro | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics
620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 14-inch, 2560 x 1440 pixels | Storage: 1TB SSDSmaller and lighter in every way to previous versionsImproved
Microsoft Precision TouchpadExpensivePrevious versions of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon have been the absolute best-in-class when it comes
to business laptops, and this year's model is no exception, with Lenovo delivering a thinner and smaller design with practically no
trade-offs
Despite its small size, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon comes with pretty much every feature you need in a productivity machine, making it the best
business laptop money can buy
Thanks to a battery life of up to 15.5 hours, and a rapid charging feature that brings the battery back up to 80% capacity in only an hours,
the X1 Carbon is an ultrabook that lets you keep on working while you're on the move.2
optional 4K displaySteeper starting priceWhite option is pricierBelieve it or not, Dell classifies the XPS 13 as a business laptop, albeit
one that is geared towards a home office environment but businessmen (and women) will love the design
attractive pricing.This award winning laptop (it won best laptop of the year from us and many others) manages to pack a 13.3-inch display
into the chassis of an average 11.6-inch model
It was also refreshed in 2017 with even better components, for a much improved business laptop experience.The laptop can be upgraded to 16GB
of RAM and a 1TB M2 SSD drive
Battery life is exceptional as well with almost 22 hours of continual use when using productivity applications.With the 2018 refresh, the
Dell XPS 13 is a slimmer, more powerful version with a stunning 4K display and a gorgeous Rose Gold on Alpine White color option
It's powered by an 8th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 CPU to boot.3
HP Spectre Pro 13 G1A genuine altearnative to the XPS 13CPU: Intel Core i7-6500U | Graphics: Intel HD 520 Graphics | RAM: 8GB | Screen:
13.3-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels | Storage: 512GB SSDSublime design3 Year Next Business Day onsite warrantyColour scheme might not be to
everyone's tasteVery expensiveHP was the only one of the three big laptop vendors who didn't have a flagship thin-and-light laptop: Dell
has the XPS 13 and Lenovo, the Yoga 900.That is now no longer the case with the introduction of the HP Spectre Pro 13 G1
This is a device that not only oozes luxury with a combination of colours and a clever design but also one that packs some incredible
components.Despite being just over 10mm thick and weighing just over 1.16Kg, it manages to pack a proper Core i7 CPU with a full HD
Toshiba Portege Z30-C-138A notebook which boasts great connectivity and battery longevity CPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6500U | Graphics: Intel
HD Graphics 520 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 13.3-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels | Storage: 512GB SSDExceptional connectivityUp to 11 hours battery
lifeDoesn't have the best input peripheralsNot much else wrong hereSo, you want the most powerful system on the market with plenty of
connectivity but don't want to compromise on size or portability or battery life
Mission impossible Well, not really
Take this Portege laptop from Toshiba
The Japanese manufacturer managed to squeeze an extraordinary amount of components in this device including a VGA port, a fingerprint reader
and even a 4G/LTE modem and A-GPS!5
Lenovo ThinkPad E470Best if you're looking for something portable with a decent keyboardCPU: 2.7GHz Intel Core i7-7500U | Graphics: Intel HD
Graphics 620 | RAM: 16GB | Screen: 14-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels | Storage: 256GB SSDOutstanding value for moneyDiscrete graphics cardNo high
capacity battery optionNo DisplayportLenovo took an existing form factor and refined it to deliver the new 2016-2017 ThinkPad E470
Powered by the 7th generation Intel Core processors, this particular SKU has a 14-inch FHD anti-glare display, powered by a discrete Nvidia
Geforce 940MX 2GB GPU.Equipped with a spill resistant keyboard, a TrackPoint and a 3+2 buttons click pad, the E470 has more than enough
ports and expansion capabilities to keep the average user happy
Shame that it doesn't do DisplayPort, so no 4K output.6
Dell XPS 15 2-in-1CPU: Intel Core i5-i7 | Graphics: Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics with 4GB HMB2 Graphics Memory | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 512GB
This makes it easily one of the best business laptops money can buy in 2018
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Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 260For those looking for a business convertibleCPU: 2.5GHz Intel Core i7-6500U | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 520 | RAM:
8GB | Screen: 12.5-inch, 1920 x 1080 pixels | Storage: 512GB SSDTried and trusted form factorStylusCould be a tad lighterIf you are willing
to sacrifice portability for sheer power, then this laptop is worth considering
Oddly enough, although it is part of Lenovo's B-series (essentially aiming for the SMB market), it comes with Windows Home rather than
Professional
Other than this, the B51 is a very decent all-rounder that hits almost all the right notes: from the powerful CPU to the full HD display and
the discrete GPU.8
everSuper fast performanceExpensiveDisappointing battery lifeIf you're after the latest and greatest laptop from Apple, we suggest you check
out the 13-inch Macbook Pro with Touch Bar, which is one of the best business laptops in 2017
starting level
things, whether that be auto-suggesting words as you type or offering Touch ID so you can log in with just your fingerprint
If you're a massive fan of the Macbook Pro 2017, you'll be happy with this model but there are some serious reasons why you should consider
one of the Windows alternatives
If you work with a lot of creative applications, such as Photoshop, then the MacBook Pro is a fantastic choice.Read the full review:Apple
Macbook with Touch Bar (2017)9
Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)The most powerful 2-in-1 laptop in the worldCPU: Intel Core i5-7300U - Intel Core i7-8650U 1.9GHz |
(13.5-inch) is another new entry to our best business laptop list, and it's worthy of its spot, as Microsoft has crafted one of the most
powerful 2-in-1 laptops in the world
The Surface Book 2 has some powerful enough components to handle most day-to-day tasks, and even some light gaming and video editing if you
go for a model with a dedicated graphics card
If you want a bigger screen, the there is also a 15-inch version of the Surface Book 2, which comes with more powerful components, but
that's currently only on sale in the US
It should reach other territories next year.Read the full review: Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)10
HP 255 G5A reliable workhorse that won't break the bank CPU: AMD A6-7310 | Graphics: AMD Radeon R4 | RAM: 4GB | Screen: 15.6-inch, 1366 x
768 pixels | Storage: 1TB HDD3 year Next business day onsite warrantyVery affordable priceLow resolutionBloatwareThe 255 G5 is HP's
entry-level business laptop and is a solid candidate should you be looking for a straightforward, reliable, workhorse at a bargain price
Don't expect any fireworks as it is a basic model; it just does the job without much ado
you want a similar business laptop with an Intel processor, rather than AMD, then the HP 250 G5 is worth looking into
There are various configurations of both the HP 255 G5 and the HP 250 G5, so it's worth shopping around and finding one with the right
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