Best Business Laptop Cnet Reviews & Buyers Guide by Experts [June 2023]

AMD Ryzen 3 3200U Dual Core Processor (Up to 3.5GHz); 4GB DDR4 Memory; 128GB PCIe NVMe SSD

15.6 inches full HD (1920 x 1080) widescreen LED backlit IPS display; AMD Radeon Vega 3 Mobile Graphics

1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port, 2 USB 2.0 ports & 1 HDMI port with HDCP support

802.11ac Wi-Fi; Backlit Keyboard; Up to 7.5 hours battery life

Windows 10 in S mode. Maximum power supply wattage: 65 Watts

REMOTE WORK READY - Work efficiently from the comfort of your own home office using the HP 14" Chromebook.

CLEAR IMAGING - Images appear crisp with the 14" HD (1366 x 768), micro-edge, anti-glare (1) display.

LIGHTNING FAST PROCESSING - Games, music, and binge watching are taken to new heights with Intel Celeron N4000 (2) processing power and Intel UHD Graphics 600 (3).

SECURELY SAVE YOUR WORK - With 32 GB eMMC storage (4), saving important documents is made simple. Plus, quickly access your documents with 4 GB of RAM.

LONG-LASTING BATTERY LIFE - Enjoy up to 13 hours and 30 minutes of wireless streaming (5) depending usage.

MODERNIZE YOUR WORLD - Navigate seamlessly through tabs and programs with the Chrome operating system. Also, rest easy knowing your investment is protected with HP’s 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty.

BE SEEN & HEARD - HP’s Wide Vision HD camera (6) with integrated dual array digital microphones lets you video chat with vibrant clarity.

CONNECT SMOOTHLY - Your connections are rock solid with the Wi-Fi 5 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.0 combo (7).

TAKE WORK WHEREVER YOU GO - The Chromebook is 3.24 lbs (8) so you can take your work and entertainment wherever you need it.

ENERGY-EFFICIENT - Do the environment a favor by working with an HP ENERGY STAR certified (9) and EPEAT Silver registered (10) laptop computer.

TAKE IT ANYWHERE – With its thin and light design, 6.5 millimeter micro-edge bezel display, and 82% screen to body ratio, you can take this PC anywhere and see more of what you love (1).

REVOLUTIONARY ENTERTAINMENT – Enjoy ultra-wide viewing angles and seamlessly perform multi-monitor set-ups with a 15.6-inch, Full HD, IPS, micro-edge, and anti-glare display (2).

IMPRESSIVE GRAPHICS – The Intel Iris Xe Graphics gives you a new level of performance with crisp, stunning visuals, plus the convenience of a thin and light laptop (3).

UNSTOPPABLE PERFORMANCE – Get things done fast with the 11th Generation Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor, which delivers instant responsiveness and best-in-class connectivity (4).

MEMORY AND STORAGE – Get up to 15x faster performance than a traditional hard drive with 256 GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD storage and experience improved multitasking with higher bandwidth thanks to 8 GB of RAM (5).

WORK ON THE GO – Get work done on the go with a long battery life of up to 7 hours and 15 minutes (6), while HP Fast Charge lets you go from 0 to 50% charge in approximately 45 minutes (7).

OS AND WARRANTY – Do more with greater peace of mind thanks to the familiar feel of the Windows 10 Home operating system and the HP 1-year limited hardware warranty (8).

EFFORTLESSLY CONNECTED – Enjoy a smoother wireless experience with Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) (9) and Bluetooth 5.0 combo (10). All your connections are solid and up to 3x faster file transfer speeds than Wi-Fi 5, now supporting gigabit file transfer speeds (11) (12).

REMOTE WORK READY – Enjoy unparalleled work from home efficiency with a fully integrated keyboard, plus MU-MIMO support for multi-device homes. Plus, video chat with vibrant clarity thanks to the HP True Vision 720p HD camera with integrated dual array digital microphones (13).

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY – Stay energy-efficient and sustainable with a laptop that is Energy Star certified (14), EPEAT Silver registered (15), and built with a low halogen display (16).

[POWERFUL PERFORMANCE]: The HP Pavilion Laptop is powered with the latest 10th Gen Intel Quad-Core i5-1035G1 Processor (Eight-way processing, Up to 3.6GHz) and 16GB high-bandwidth DDR4 memory, powerful processing for advanced multitasking, demanding computing, smooth gaming, multiple tabs browsing, and everyday tasks. 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD (15x faster than HDD, stay cool and quiet) offers ample storage, quick boot-up times, fast data access, and improves the overall performance

[PREMIUM DESIGN]: The slim and portable HP laptop is only 0.7 inch thin and 4 lb light, and you can work seamlessly, anywhere. With premium aluminum build, the PC is extremely durable and designed to last. All-metal finish gives it a sharp, polished look—from the elevated keyboard (for comfort typing) to the new narrow bezel design. Battery life up to 11 hours with HP Fast Charge. Every detail is crafted for comfort and style, with all the power you need to get things done

[STUNNING VISUALS]: 15.6 inch HD IPS BrightView micro-edge WLED-Backlit touchscreen display delivers a clear, crispy image that’s easy on your eye. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. Integrated Intel UHD Graphics gives you a new level of graphics performance with vibrant, lifelike color and details for internet use, photo/video editing, streaming, and gaming. Natural finger-touch navigation together with backlit keyboard makes the most of Windows 10

[COLLABORATION READY]: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit (best version of Windows OS, optimal for Business and Education) protects your data with enterprise-grade security, boosts productivity with powerful management tools, and keeps going with long battery life. Powerful Wi-Fi 5 (3x faster than Wi-Fi 5) + Bluetooth 5 supports Gigabit speed and smooth streaming of high-resolution videos, a 720p HD Webcam and B&O audio/speaker system ready for remote work, virtual meeting, and online class

Powerful professional performance for your workday: Tackle video meetings on crowded networks with ultra-fast gigabit Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth(R) 5 for up to 3x faster transfer speeds than Wi-Fi 5, safeguard against viruses, malware, and ransomware with Windows 10 Pro built for the most security and productivity, and comfortably work all day with elevated keyboard and numeric keypad

Amazon Alexa: Just ask and Alexa can check your calendar, create lists, answer questions, play music, control your smart home and more

BIOS recovery and protection: Automatically checks the health of your PC, protects against unauthorized access, secures local storage and recovers itself from boot up issues

Display: 15.6-inch diagonal Full HD IPS Bright View micro-edge WLED-backlit display (1920 x 1080); 81% screen to body ratio

Speed through office projects with a superfast processor: 10th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-1065G7 processor, Quad-Core, 1.3 GHz base frequency, up to 3.9 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, handles your creative and innovative moments at school, work or home, and is built light enough to go where you go

Fast bootup with solid-state drive & higher bandwidth memory: Boot up in seconds, transfer files without waiting hours, and enjoy a speedier experience with the internal 512 GB PCIe(R) NVMe(TM) M.2 SSD, and higher bandwidth, speed and efficiency with 16 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (1 x 16 GB, not upgradable)

Battery life: Up to 10 hours (mixed usage), up to 5 hours and 45 minutes (video playback), up to 8 hours and 45 minutes (wireless streaming); 0 to 50% charge in 45 minutes with HP fast charge

Thin and light (unpackaged): 14.24 inches (W) x 9.67 inches (D) x 0.70 inches (H); 4.08 pounds

Environmentally conscious: Low halogen, mercury-free display backlights, arsenic-free display glass in this ENERGY STAR(R) certified, EPEAT(R) Silver registered HP laptop

AMD Ryzen 3 3200U Processor (2.60 GHz base clock, up to 3.50 GHz max boost clock, 4 MB Cache, 2 Cores) Smart dual-core, four-way processing performance for HD-quality computing

14" Touchscreen, typical 1366 x 768 HD resolution. Natural finger-touch navigation makes the most of Windows 10. Energy-efficient LED backlight screen

DDR4 2400 MHz RAM Memory with Solid State Drive (SSD) combo brings the muscle for gaming, creating, and advanced multitasking, so you can do it all, anywhere. To smoothly run your games and photo- and video-editing applications, as well as multiple programs and browser tabs all at once

1x Headphone-out & Audio-in Combo Jack; 1x Built-in HD webcam with microphone; 1x Built-in fingerprint reader; 1x Built-in media reader for simple photo transfer; 1x RJ45 LAN Jack for LAN insert; 1x HDMI 1.4b 4K Output; 1x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C; 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type A. 12.75 x 8.89 x 0.78 in (323.85 x 225.81 x 19.81 mm), 3.25 lbs. (1.47 kg)

Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11b/g/n/ac (1x1)(19a) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 and RJ-45 LAN Ethernet combo. Connect to a Wireless-AC router for nearly 3x the speed, more capacity and wider coverage than Wireless-N. Backward-compatible with all other Wi-Fi networks and hotspots

JUST YOUR SIZE: Compact, light design with an 11.6-inch display and full-sized keyboard and trackpad

MILITARY-GRADE DURABILITY: Samsung Chromebook 4 is made to handle bumps and drops

ULTRA-FAST CONNECTIVITY: With a lightning-fast Gigabit Wi-Fi connection, stream videos or download massive files quickly

ADVANCED SECURITY: Multiple layers of built-in virus protection ensure you always have the latest security protection

POWER THROUGH THE DAY: 12.5 hours² of battery life, and a battery that quickly recharges over USB-C charger

GOOGLE ASSISTANT ENABLED: Use your voice to make a request and Google Assistant will get it done

Meets eight military-grade (MIL-STD-810G) standards including: transit drop, vibration, high temperature, temperature shocks, freezing, dust, humidity, low pressure. ²A Measured according to Google Scenario (Power Load Test) criteria. (Tested Product Specifications: Intel Celeron Processor N4000 / 4GB Memory / 32GB eMMC). Battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors

AMD Athlon Mobile Processor with Radeon Graphics. AMD Athlon Silver 3050U (2.3 GHz, up to 3.2 GHz). Get more done faster on a reliable laptop that can keep up with your everyday tasks.

14-inch diagonal HD, SVA, anti-glare, micro-edge, WLED-backlit, (1366 x 768) Display. Gives you the space and clarity you need to get your work done. Weighs 3.24 lbs. and measures 0.8" thin Ultrathin and ultralight for maximum portability, featuring a smaller screen size.

RAM is upgraded to 8GB DDR4 SDRAM for multitasking Adequate high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once. 256GB solid state drive (SSD) While offering less storage space than a hard drive, a flash-based SSD has no moving parts, resulting in faster start-up times and data access, no noise, and reduced heat production and power draw on the battery.

Up to 10 Hours of battery life means you can transition from morning meetings to evening entertainment without plugging in.

Windows 10 Home in S mode, You may switch to regular windows 10: Press "Start button" bottom left of the screen; Select "Settings" icon above "power" icon;Select Update & Security and Activation, then Go to Store; Select "Get" option under "Switch out of S mode"; Hit Install. (If you also see an "Upgrade your edition of Windows" section, be careful not to click the "Go to the Store" link that appears there.)

Efficient Intel Celeron N4020 Processor (4M Cache, up to 2.8 GHz)

11.6” HD (1366 x 768) Slim Display

64GB eMMC Flash Storage and 4GB DDR4 RAM

Windows 10 in S Mode with One Year of Microsoft 365 Personal

Slim and Portable: 0.7” thin and weighs only 2.2 lbs (battery included)

[Performance] HP 15-inch Laptop with 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor (up to 4.2 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB L3 cache, 4 cores). Uplift your performance and multitask seamlessly with accelerated power and efficiency, while enjoying stunning Full HD visuals.

[Display] 15.6" diagonal, touch screen Full HD (1920 x 1080) IPS Display. The 1920 x 1080 resolution boasts impressive color and clarity. IPS technology for wide viewing angles. Energy-efficient LED backlight.

[UPGRADE RAM and Capacity] 12GB system memory for advanced multitasking; 256GB Solid State Drive (PCI-e) provides massive storage space for huge files, so that you can store important digital data and work your way through it with ease. Enhance the overall performance of the laptop for business, student, daily usage

[OPERATION SYSTEM] Windows 11 has all the power and security of Windows 10 with a redesigned and refreshed look. It also comes with new tools, sounds, and apps. Every detail has been considered. All of it comes together to bring you a refreshing experience on your PC.

[Ports] Built-in HD webcam with microphone and it comes with YSC webcamera cover to protect your privacy; 1 HDMI 1.4b; 1 USB 2.0 Type A; 1 USB 3.2 Type A; 1 USB 3.2 Type C; 1 Media Card Reader, 1 headphone/microphone combo;