Ah, laptops… One device can make or break your productivity. If you have to wait each time an application loads, an activity ends… You are wasting time, which you could have used to work… And therefore earn money.
Of course, there are so many choices when it comes to laptops, and not all are created equal. Not only that, but people have different expectations, different needs when it comes to their work tool. Some travelers will appreciate the portability more, others will stop at the power of the device. And then there are still other schools, between those who prefer macOS, and those who prefer Windows.
You should also take into account the power of the computer, although it greatly depends on your industry. After all, a professional video editor will indeed need a more powerful machine than one that limits its use to email and word processing.
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No matter what you’re looking for in a great work laptop, here are some of the best options out there.
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HP EliteBook 800-series
- Screen size: 13.3 inch – 15.6 inch
- Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 – 3,840 x 2,160
Why it’s made for the job: The HP Elitebook 800 series offers excellent security features, plus a wide variety of ports.
Summary: The HP Elitebook 800 series aims to offer a high level of performance, excellent security, and a relatively aesthetic package. Under the hood, the computer gets some serious power – the base model offers a seventh-generation Intel Core i5 processor, with 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD drive.
Strong points :
- powerful
- very secure
- can be customized
- touchscreen
Weak points :
- a little heavy
Apple MacBook Pro
Screen size: 13 inches – 15 inches
Resolution: 2,560 x 1,600
Why it’s made for work: The MacBook Pro is very portable and extremely powerful, plus it’s a great option for media professionals who might like Apple’s multimedia applications.
Summary: The MacBook Pro is known for its excellent build quality, impressive design, and high level of performance. On top of that, the computer has Apple’s macOS, which many consider easier to use than Windows. The computer comes in two sizes, and the base model comes with a 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB solid-state drive.
Strong points :
- powerful
- beautiful
- macOS
- battery life
Weak points :
macOS is not for everyone
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
Screen size: 14 inch
Resolution: 1,920 x 1,080 – 2,560 x 1,440
Why it’s made for work: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon may not feature the best design, but it’s super powerful.
Summary: The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon doesn’t look as good as others on this list, but it has some of the best performance you can expect from a laptop today. The ThinkPad series in general has long been praised for its business-class performance, and the X1 Carbon is no different. The base model offers a 7th generation Intel Core i5 processor paired with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, though options vary from there. The screen is competitive too – with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 for the base model – and if you want you can increase the resolution as well.
Strong points :
- super powerful
- big screen
Weak points :
- less work in terms of design
