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The best business ultrabooks combine cutting-edge productivity features with slim designs and long battery life that affords mobility and productivity – primary functions for the modern working scenario. Having the best ultrabooks for business that suits your needs is necessary, and thanks to recent advancements in hardware, particularly on the mobile side of things, business ultrabooks are now thinner and much lighter than ever before. This indicates you no longer have to sacrifice power for portability.
It also suggests that when it comes to great ultrabooks for business, you’ve got no lack of options when watching for the best business laptops. However, to make you buy your next ultrabook for business as easy as possible, we’ve collected together the very best business laptops currently available on the market in this article.
List of the best Business Ultrabooks
We review dozens of business laptops each year and the models that make up our best business laptop list offer a combination of comfort, performance, and battery life. Don’t forget security and durability — business laptops usually come with fingerprint sensors, IR cameras, and security chips, and many have military durability.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
- CPU: Intel Core i5/Core i7
- GPU: Intel UHD 620
- RAM: 8GB/16GB
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB SSD
- Display: 14-inch, 1080p or 4K
- Size: 12.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 2.5 pounds
Lenovo has made our favorite business ultrabook even better by enhancing its speakers and adding several useful security features, which include a webcam shutter and an IR camera. Plus, you get fast performance, long battery life (on the 1080p model), and two stunning 1080p and 4K screen options, all in an incredibly lightweight chassis. However, it’s still those classic Lenovo ThinkPad features – a durable design, in-class keyboard, and invisible black/red aesthetics – that carry the ThinkPad X1 Carbon to perfection. For more information, read our Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Review
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th Gen 9 Intel Core i7-1165G7, FHD Non-Touch Screen,16GB RAM, 512GB NVMe SSD, Backlit KYB Fingerprint Reader, Win10 Pro, 3 YR Lenovo Warranty
6 used from $899.00
Features
- First available mid 2021, the flagship ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 is a powerhouse of performance boosting features in an ultrathin and ultralight form factor. Stay productive wherever work takes you with an impressive 16:10 display, a wider TouchPad, and a larger battery than previous generations. With a host of docking options, including Thunderbolt 4, USB C and USB 3.0 docks, you can connect to multiple peripherals, experience faster downloads, and enjoy quick file transfers.
- RESPONSIVENESS REIMAGINED: Built on the Intel Evo platform, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 laptop delivers a powerhouse combination of performance, responsiveness, battery life, and stunning visuals. Minimal preloaded applications mean maximum battery life and responsiveness for users, and faster deployment for IT admins. Speedy WiFi 6 lets you jump on crowded public platforms fast while avoiding lag-time and buffering.
- PORTS: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 // 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) // 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0 and DisplayPort 1.4a) // 1x HDMI 2.0b // 1x Headphone microphone combo jack (3.5mm) // Does NOT include the optional LTE sim card slot found on 4G WWAN Mobile Broadband configurations.
- SECURITY and PRIVACY: Fingerprint Reader, Camera with Windows Hello, Enabled Discrete TPM 2.0, BIOS Absolute Enabled, TCG certified, Kensington Nano Security Slot, match-on-chip touch style fingerprint reader on the power button, Camera privacy shutter. With a suite of built in ThinkShield security solutions, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9 safeguards your data. Biometrics provide an extra secure fingerprint reader integrated with the power button to log in and boot up instantaneously.
- PROCESSOR: 11th Generation Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor (2.80 GHz, up to 4.70 GHz with Turbo Boost, 4 Cores, 8 Threads, 12 MB Cache) // STORAGE: 512 GB PCIe OPAL SSD, // MEMORY: 16 GB LPDDR4X 4266MHz (Soldered) // CERTIFICATIONS: EPEAT Gold, Energy Star 8.0, TCO Certified 9.0, RoHS compliant
HP Elite Dragonfly
- CPU: Intel Core i3/i5/i7
- GPU: Intel UHD 620
- RAM: 8GB/16GB
- Storage: Up to 2TB
- Display: 13.3-inch, 1080p or 4K
- Size: 12 x 7.8 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 2.2 pounds
HP’s Elite Dragonfly has redefined what it means to be a business laptop. This beautiful laptop has a breathtakingly elegant chassis with a unique dark blue finish. The design is as practical as it is stylish; the Elite Dragonfly has flexible hinges that transforms the laptop into a tablet, and at 2.2 pounds, it is one of the most portable 13-inch laptops available.
You’ll have to take your eyes off the Elite Dragonfly’s aluminum body to appreciate its bright and vibrant 13.3-inch display. But the HP Elite Dragonfly’s greatness doesn’t stop there. It also features a surprisingly comfortable keyboard, fast performance, and a host of security features, including an IR camera, a fingerprint sensor, and the durability of the MIL-SPEC-810. Overall, this is one of the best business ultrabooks that you can buy right now. Read our HP Elite Dragonfly Review
HP Elite Dragonfly Home and Business Laptop-2-in-1 (Intel i5-8265U 4-Core, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Intel UHD 620, 13.3" Touch Full HD (1920x1080), WiFi, Bluetooth, Webcam, Win 10 Pro) with USB Hub
Features
- 【Upgraded】; Seal is opened for Hardware/Software upgrade only to enhance performance. 13.3" Full HD (1920x1080) Touchscreen Display; Wi-Fi 6 AX200 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.0, 720p HD Webcam, Backlit Keyboard
- 【Powerful Performance with Intel Core i5-8265U Quad Core】; 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8265U 1.60GHz Processor (upto 3.90 GHz, 6MB Smart Cache, 4-Cores) ; Intel UHD 620 Integrated Graphics
- 【High Speed and Multitasking】; 16GB OnBoard RAM; 65W Power Supply, 4-Cell 56WHr Battery; Galaxy Blue Color
- 【Enormous Storage】; 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD; USB 3.1 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 2 Thunderbolt3 (Type-C), Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack., Windows 10 Pro-64, 1 Year Manufacturer warranty from GreatPriceTech (Professionally upgraded by GreatPriceTech)
- ; Includes Dockztorm USB HUb(Special Edition Portable Docztorm Data Hub;Super Speedy Data Syn Rate upto 5Gbps)
Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
- CPU: Intel Core i7/Core i9
- GPU: Radeon Pro 5300M/5500M
- RAM: 16GB/32GB/64GB
- Storage: 512GB/1TB/2TB/4TB/8TB
- Display: 16-inch, 2072 x 1920
- Size: 14.1 x 9.7 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 4.3 pounds
The 16-inch MacBook Pro is best if you’ve been waiting for Apple to make a better keyboard. The Magic Keyboard on this premium laptop swallows up the Butterfly mechanism in favor of a scissor-switch, and the result is a much more comfortable typing experience. You’ll also get a crisp and sharp 16-inch display with slimmer edges, powerful performance from an available Intel’s Core i9 CPU, and powerful AMD Radeon 5300M or 5500M graphics.
You’ll also get up to 64GB of RAM and 8TB of storage if you want to splash out. The 11 hours of extended battery life is another plus point of this laptop that doesn’t fall into the runtimes of its competitors. The 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro is pricey and still doesn’t have full-size USB ports. Still, overall it’s a formidable workstation for creative professionals and is one of the best ultrabooks for business. Also, read our MacBook Pro 16-inch Review
Apple MacBook Pro (16-Inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9) - Silver
Features
- Ninth-generation 8-Core Intel Core i9 Processor
- Stunning 16-inch Retina Display with True Tone technology
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
- AMD Radeon Pro 5500M Graphics with GDDR6 memory
- Ultrafast SSD
Microsoft Surface Pro 7
- CPU: 10th gen Intel Core i3/Core i5/Core i7
- GPU: Intel UHD or Iris Pro
- RAM: 4GB/8GB/16GB
- Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB
- Display: 12.3-inch, 2736 x 1824-pixel
- Size: 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches
- Weight: 1.7-1.74 pounds
Surface Pro 7 has practically everything you can expect from a business 2-in-1 laptop. The flexible detachable laptop now has fast 10th generation processors, which offer a significant performance increase compared to last year’s Surface Pro. You can take advantage of the beautiful 12.3-inch touchscreen display with the responsive Surface Pen, and the comfortable Type Cover keyboard mount has a convenient 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. Still, this is one of the best business ultrabooks that you can buy right now. Read more about this device in our Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Review
Microsoft 12.3" Surface Pro 7 2-in-1 Touchscreen Tablet, Intel Core i7-1065G7 1.3GHz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro, Platinum
$881.00 in stock
Features
- The 1.74 lb light weight saves you from the physical strain of carrying this tablet
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
- CPU: Intel Core i7
- GPU: Intel UHD 620
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 1TB
- Display: 14-inch, 1080p
- Size: 12 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 3 pounds
Lenovo took a risk with the ThinkPad X1 Yoga, the first metal ThinkPad, and it paid off. Though we still love the distinctive matte black carbon fiber found on most ThinkPads, the aluminum and magnesium ThinkPad X1 Yoga is a nice change of pace. Not only it has a slim design, but this convertible 2-in-1 shows off a bright display and provides an in-class keyboard and long battery life. You’ll also get loads of extra goodies, like a built-in stylus slot and a webcam cover. If you’re curious about the new upgraded display option, read our ThinkPad X1 Yoga OLED review
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga 5th Gen 5 14'' UHD(3840x2160) IPS Touch Screen 500 Nits, HDR Intel i5-10210U, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD PenPro, Win10Pro Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader
Features
Model | 20UB000SUS |
Size | 14-14.99 inches |
Dell XPS 15
- CPU: Intel Core i5-i7
- Graphics: Radeon RX Vega M GL Graphics with 4GB HMB2 Graphics Memory
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 512GB PCIe SSD
Last year’s Dell XPS 15 was already one of the best laptops you could buy, but now Dell has adopted the beautiful redesign of the Dell XPS 13 and applied it here – while also being a convertible. This makes it easily one of the best business laptops you can buy right now. It looks great, feels great to use, and packs one of those new Intel Kaby Lake G Series CPUs with ‘discrete-class’ Radeon graphics. This means this laptop has serious power packs – even if it can get a little noisy. For more information, check our Dell XPS 15 Review
Dell XPS 15 9500 15.6 inch UHD+ Touchscreen Laptop (Silver) Intel Core i7-10750H 10th Gen, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 1TB SSD, Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti with 4GB GDDR6, Window 10 Pro (XPS9500-7845SLV-PUS)
Features
- Enjoy a 16:10 display that features a stunning edge-to-edge view, now with 922k more pixels on 4K Ultra HD-plus.
- Equipped with 100% Adobe RGB, 94% DCI-P3 color gamut, VESA certified DisplayHDR 400, and Dolby Vision, this display delivers more than 16 million ultra-vivid colors that are 40 times brighter than ever before
- With a 62% larger touchpad, 5% larger screen, and 5.6% smaller footprint, every element is carefully considered—from its inlayed stainless logos to its high-polished diamond-cut sidewalls
- Integrated Eyesafe display technology helps reduce harmful blue light.
- Corning Gorilla Glass 6 is tough, damage resistant, durable, elegant and allows for no flex in its display
Microsoft Surface Book 3
- CPU: 10th-gen Intel Core i5/i7
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620; Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 (2GB GDDR5 VRAM)
- RAM: 16/32 GB
- Screen: 3,000 x 2,000 (267 PPI) PixelSense display, 3:2 aspect ratio
- Storage: 256GB – 1TB SSD
The Surface Book 3 (13.5 inches) is another mention of Microsoft in our best business ultrabooks list, and it’s worthy of its place because Microsoft has made one of the most powerful 2-in-1 laptops in the world. Surface Book 2 has some powerful enough components to handle most everyday tasks, and even some light gaming and video editing when you go for a model with a special graphics card. If you want a bigger screen, there’s also a 15-inch version of Surface Book 2 that comes with more powerful components. Check our Microsoft Surface Book 2 Review
Microsoft Surface Book 3 - 13.5inch Multi Touch Laptop - Intel Core i7 - 1TB SSD - 32GB - GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GPU - Windows 10 Home + Zipnology Screen Cleaning Cloth Bundle - New
Features
- 10th Generation Intel Core i7-1065G7 Quad Core 3.90 GHz Max Turbo Frequency 8MB Cache
- 1TB PCIe Solid State Drive; 32GB 3733Mhz LPDDR4x
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design w/4GB GDDR5 graphics memory; Windows 10 Home
- 13.5” PixelSense Display 3000 x 2000 (267 PPI) 3:2 Aspect ratio 10-point multi-touch G5
- Microsoft Surface Book 3 with Zipnology Screen Cleaning Cloth Bundle; Meet the laptop that can handle your biggest demands. The most powerful Surface laptop yet combines speed, graphics, and immersive gaming with the versatility of a laptop, tablet, and portable studio
Acer TravelMate P6 P614
- CPU: Up to Intel Core i7
- GPU: Intel HD 620
- RAM: 8GB/16GB
- Storage: 256GB/512GB
- Display: 14-inch, 1080p
- Size: 12.8 x 9.1 x 0.7 inches
- Weight: 2.7 pounds
If you frequently travel for work and want the most portable laptop with a large display, you should strongly consider Acer’s TravelMate P6 P614 as an alternative to Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon. The TravelMate P6 not only offers fast performance but also comes with an optional discrete GPU for those who need to run graphics programs. And despite its thin chassis, the Acer TravelMate P6 has a wide range of ports. Still, we prefer the X1 Carbon because of its longer battery life and a sturdier frame.
Acer TravelMate P6 Business Laptop, 14" FHD IPS, Intel Core i5-8365U with vPro, 8GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, 20 Hrs Battery, Win 10 Pro, TMP 2.0, Mil-Spec, Fingerprint Reader, TMP614-51-50FJ
Features
- 8th Generation Intel Core i5-8365U with vPro Processor (Up to 4. 1GHz) & 14. 0" Full HD (1920 x 1080) Widescreen LED-backlit IPS Display
- 8GB DDR4 On-Board Memory & 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD
- Intel Wireless-AC 9560 802. 11ac Gigabit WiFi | 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port) | Bluetooth 5. 0
- 1 - Thunderbolt 3 (Full USB 3. 1 Type C) Port | 2 - USB 3. 1 Gen 1 Ports (one featuring power-off USB charging) | 1 - HDMI 2. 0 Port with HDCP support
- Windows 10 Professional | Military Grade Tough | TPM 2. 0 |Lightweight: Only 2. 57lbs | Up to 20 Hours Battery Life | Power up to 100% capacity in just two hours with Fast Charging
HP ZBook Studio x360 G5
- CPU: Intel Core i5/Core i7/Xeon
- GPU: Intel UHD 630/Nvidia Quadro P1000
- RAM: 8GB/16GB/32GB
- Storage: 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB
- Display: 15.6-inch, 1080p or 4K
- Size: 14.2 x 9.7 x 0.8 inches
- Weight: 4.9 pounds
The HP ZBook Studio x360 G5 is the best business ultrabook for power users, provided the money is not an obstacle. This exorbitantly priced 15.6-inch laptop has it all, including a vibrant, bright display and excellent performance. Most impressive, however, is the unusually sleek profile of the workstation and the long battery life. It’s also unusual for a workstation to have a flexible chassis such as the x360 G5’s, and the device’s touchscreen can be used with a stylus. Currently, this is one of the best ultrabooks for business.
HP Zbook Studio G5 15.6" Mobile Workstation - Core i7 i7-8850H - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Windows 10 Pro - in-Plane Switching (IPS) Technology - English (US) Keyboard - Intel Optane Memory Ready
2 used from $699.00
Features
- Processor Manufacturer: Intel
- Processor Type: Core i7
- Processor generation: 8th Gen
- Processor model: i7-8850H
- Processor speed: 2.60 GHz
Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1
- CPU: Intel Core i5/Core i7
- GPU: Intel UHD 620
- RAM: 8GB/16GB
- Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB
- Display: 14-inch, 1080p
- Size: 12.6 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
- Weight: 3 pounds
If battery life is your priority, the Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 is the business laptop for you. But its more than 13 hours of the running time isn’t the only reason to buy this notebook; the Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 has a streamlined, flexible design, fast performance, and some useful sign-on options. All you have to do is walk up to this Dell, and it knows you’re there, thanks to its proximity sensor, which allows it to log into the system faster. Overall, this is one of the best business ultrabooks that you can buy right now.
Dell Latitude 7400 14" Touchscreen 2 in 1 Notebook - Intel Core i7-8665U - 16GB RAM - 512GB SSD (KW1TX)
Features
- Forget your password Introducing Dell Express Sign-in, the world’s first PC proximity sensor enabled by Intel Context Sensing Technology. The sensor detects your presence and automatically wakes your system before the infrared camera and Windows Hello let you log in without lifting a finger. Getting to work is faster than ever.
- Designed to stand out Innovative in every way: See more of your work with the drop hinge design. It lowers the height of the screen for a 4-sided narrow bezel that’s 25% thinner than the Latitude 7390 2-in-1. Plus, you can get going quickly by lifting the panel with one hand.
- Premium inside and out: The machined aluminium finish and edge-to-edge Gorilla Glass 5 is stunning in any setting. Dell’s Super Low Power panel optimizes your viewing experience without draining your battery, while the anti-reflective, anti-smudge coating lets you see your screen in any light.
- An impossible view: The world’s smallest 14-inch commercial 2-in-1 delivers maximum screen real estate with a 14-inch Full HD display in a 13-inch chassis.
- As flexible as your workday: Your 2-in-1 convertible supports four different modes for productivity at any angle. Quickly take notes and access your work with touch and active pen support.
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Businesses are willing to pay good money for things that work if that’s what they cost, so business laptops are much higher quality and last much longer, they cost much more, and as a result, companies are less inclined to buy them when they don’t need them. Lower-end ultrabooks will use less durable and heavier plastic.
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- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon
- HP Elite Dragonfly
- Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
- Dell XPS 15
- Microsoft Surface Book 2
- Acer TravelMate P6 P614
- HP ZBook Studio x360 G5
- Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1
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If you want ultrabooks that are equipped for both work and play then you have plenty of options. However, the heavier weight, shorter battery life, and extraterrestrial appeal of many gaming ultrabooks are a little too extra for a business’s first PC. So, it is better to choose business ultrabooks with strong gaming specifications.
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