Best Business Laptops

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Lenovo's ThinkPad T450s is made for business, with fast performance, long battery life and the best keyboard anywhere. That's why the 14-inch notebook — an update to our former favorite machine, the T440s — is our pick for the best overall work laptop. Th
e machine boasts a sharp full-HD display, a durable design and perks like Lenovo's TrackPoint pointing stick, which offers more precise navigation than the touchpad. Plus, the notebook gets an incredible 16 hours and 1 minute of battery life if you opt for Lenovo's extended battery. It's not the thinnest, lightest or sleekest laptop around, but we think it's the most well-rounded work machine on the market.
Key features:
  • TrackPoint pointing stick
  • Hot-swappable battery
  • Fingerprint reader (optional)
  • Solid state drive (optional)
  • Touch screen (optional)
  • Desktop dock compatible (not included)
Click here for a full review of the ThinkPad T450s from Business News Daily.
 

Best Apple Laptop 

MacBook Air (13 inch, 2014)
business laptops, MacBook Air

Apple's MacBook Air is a great pick for business users who want an ultraportable notebook with staying power; the superthin device lasted an incredible 12 hours in our battery test. Its 13-inch display could be sharper, but you do get a premium aluminum build, a comfortable keyboard, the most precise touchpad around and new ways to connect your MacBook to your iPhone. The MacBook Pro offers a higher-resolution screen and more power, but you lose some battery life and portability, making the Air a better choice for most business users.
Key features:
  • OS X Yosemite
  • iPhone continuity
  • Solid state drive
  • Thin and light design
  • Long battery life
Click here for a full review of the MacBook Air from our sister site Laptop Mag.
Note: Apple is expected to launch an updated MacBook Air at the company's March 9 press event. Rumors suggest the new device will sport a 12-inch screen with a razor-thin bezel, giving it a very small footprint. Stay tuned for our full review.
 

Best Ultraportable Laptop

Dell XPS 13
business laptops, Dell XPS 13

If it's an eye-catching laptop you want, you can't go wrong with Dell's new XPS 13. The notebook sports the world's thinnest bezel, measuring just 5 mm on either side. That means that its sharp display stretches almost from one edge of the lid to the other. The design feature is also functional, since it allows for a 13-inch screen on a laptop that's roughly the size of the average 11-inch laptop — a big perk for business users who want more screen space for work, without sacrificing portability.
Key features:
  • Edge-to-edge display
  • Thin and light design
  • Small footprint
  • Solid state drive 
  • Touch screen (optional)
  • Desktop dock compatible (not included)
Click here for a full review of the Dell XPS 13 from Business News Daily.
 

Best Convertible Laptop

Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro
business laptops, Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro

If you want a business notebook that can fold into a tablet, Lenovo's Yoga 3 Pro is the device to beat. The 2-in-1 hybrid device can fold backward a full 180 degrees, so you can use it like a large tablet or fold out the keyboard when it's time to work. And the Yoga 3 Pro features an elegant watchband-style hinge that allowed for a thinner overall design. Other hardware highlights include a stunning 3,200 x 1,800-pixel touch-screen display, a zippy Core M processor and a lightweight design — the 13-inch notebook weighs just 2.6 lbs.
Key features:
  • Thin and light design
  • Convertible laptop/tablet
  • Solid state drive 
  • Touch screen (optional)
  • Desktop dock compatible (not included)
Click here for a full review of the Yoga 3 Pro from our sister site Laptop Mag.
 

Best Laptop/Tablet Hybrid

Microsoft Surface Pro 3
business laptops, Microsoft Surface Pro 3

Microsoft's  Surface Pro 3 is a tablet that's designed for use with a keyboard, even though the accessory is sold separately. The Type Cover keyboard is one of the better tablet keyboards you'll find, with a superthin design and a pretty good trackpad. The tablet's 12.2-inch tablet display is spacious and supersharp, providing a surprising amount of real estate to work on. The Surface Pro 3 includes a stylus, so you can take notes right on the pressure-sensitive display. The built-in kickstand comes in handy for note taking, providing a good angle for writing.
Key features:
  • Thin and light design
  • 2-in-1 hybrid (detachable keyboard sold separately)
  • Pressure-sensitive display
  • Pen included
  • Solid state drive 
  • Touch screen 
  • Desktop dock compatible (not included)
Click here for a full review of the Surface Pro 3 from Business News Daily.
 

Best Small Laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga 12

The ThinkPad Yoga 12 is my favorite business notebook with a screen under 13 inches. You get a compact 12.5-inch screen, an industry-leading keyboard and good battery life. And true to its name, the Yoga 12’s screen can fold backward a full 360 degrees so you can use it like a tablet. Plus, the machine comes with a top-notch Wacom pen digitizer and a built-in stylus, so you can take notes right on the notebook’s display. And since it’s a ThinkPad, you get great business features like an extra-durable design, a TrackPoint pointing stick and a desktop docking port.
Key features:
  • TrackPoint pointing stick
  • Excellent keyboard
  • Hot-swappable battery
  • Hybrid design
  • Wacom stylus included
  • Desktop dock compatible (not included)

Best Chromebook

Toshiba Chromebook 2
business laptops, Toshiba Chromebook 2

Chromebooks aren't for everyone, but they're an affordable alternative for business users who have only basic computing needs. Toshiba's Chromebook 2 is the best overall package, offering a sharp, 13-inch display; a slim, lightweight frame; and an impressive 8 hours of battery life — all for a superaffordable $329. Like other Chromebooks, this model runs on Chrome OS, which is not compatible with software made for Windows or Mac computers. Regardless, the Chromebook 2 is a great bargain for users who primarily want to check email, browse the Web and run basic apps.
Key features:
  • Thin and light design
  • Chrome OS
  • Solid state drive
  • Affordable price point
Click here for a full review of the Chromebook 2 from our sister site Laptop Mag.
 

Best Budget Laptop

Asus EeeBook X205TA
business laptops, Asus EeeBook X205TA

At just $199, the Asus EeeBook X205TA feels like a steal. The notebook includes a good 11-inch display; an attractive, lightweight design; and a decent, well-spaced keyboard. You also get nearly unbeatable battery life: The EeeBook X205TA ran for an epic 12 hours and 5 minutes in our battery test. You'll have to make some concessions, though: The device's touchpad could be better, and its webcam isn't great. Still, this is a laptop that provides an excellent bang for your buck.
Key features:
  • Thin and light design
  • Small footprint
  • Long battery life
  • Affordable price point
Click here for a full review of the EeeBook X205TA from Business News Daily.

Best Value Laptop

Asus ZenBook UX305

This affordable notebook gives its more expensive rivals a run for their money. Retailing for just $699, Asus's ZenBook UX305 is a terrific bargain, with a slim design and a nice 13.3-inch display. You also get solid performance without a noisy fan, thanks to the low-power Intel Core M processor inside, as well as more USB ports, more internal storage space and longer battery life than you'll find in other systems in its price range. And at just 2.64 lbs., the UX305 is light enough that it won't weigh you down on your commute. Other notebooks are faster and have sharper screens, but dollar for dollar, the ZenBook UX305 is hard to beat.
  • Thin and light design
  • Affordable price point
  • Long battery life
  • Solid-state drive
 
Click here for a full review of the Asus ZenBook UX305 from Business News Daily.
 

Best Battery Life Laptop

Lenovo ThinkPad X250
If endurance is your top priority, Lenovo's ThinkPad X250. It's the longest-lasting system we've tested, running for an amazing 15 hours and 12minutes. That's only with Lenovo's extended 6-cell battery attached, though; the notebook's basic default battery offers average endurance of roughly 8 hours. Still, a slightly bulkier battery -- which protrudes a bit from the notebook's underside -- is a small price to pay for this kind of longevity, especially if you want a machine that can last through any business flight. Battery life aside, you also get a durable design and an excellent keyboard.
Key features:
  • Long battery life
  • Durable design
  • Excellent keyboard
  • TrackPoint pointing stick
  • Fingerprint reader (optional)

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