Best laptops for work 2022

We have compiled a series of recommendations for users who want to purchase a laptop for work: what parameters should be guided by so that the device will serve you for a long time in the future, as well as how to try to save money on purchasing a laptop.

In addition, “KP” has made its own rating of laptops based on their reliability, performance and value for money.

Top 10 best laptops for work according to KP

We’ve compiled a list of 10 devices at various price points that are ideal for the job.

1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (from 95 rubles)

Sports car in the world of laptops.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a stylish and expensive machine with plenty of power under the hood. The 14-inch laptop can fit anywhere, it also has a full array of ports and enough battery capacity to provide over 11 hours of battery life.

The 6th generation version of the X1 Carbon ups the ante by adding an Intel Kaby Lake-R quad-core processor and one of the most gorgeous screens a laptop has ever had. The optional 2K HDR display rivals the OLED screens we see on top phones as it reproduces 199% of the sRGB gamut and delivers up to 500 nits of brightness.

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2. Huawei MateBook X Pro (from 98 rubles)

Awesome business laptop.

Huawei may not be the first name you think of when looking to buy a new laptop for work. But the Chinese company has proven to be a great laptop maker with its new MateBook X Pro. It has a beautiful design that will look nice on the desktop.

The laptop is light enough to carry around, has powerful components and excellent battery life. It is also one of the cheapest ultrabooks on the market.

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3. Dell XPS 13 (2019) (from 69 rubles)

Fresh build – new and improved.

Believe it or not, Dell classifies the XPS 13 as a business laptop even though it’s aimed at the home office. This award-winning device manages to pack a 13,3-inch display into the chassis of an average 11,6-inch model. It has also been updated in 2019 with even better components for a much improved experience.

The laptop can be upgraded to 16GB of RAM and 1TB of M2 SSD storage. Battery life is also exceptional, at nearly 22 hours when using productivity apps.

For 2019, Dell has once again given the Dell XPS 13 a boost when it comes to components, with the webcam now positioned above the screen for better video calls, helping to make the 13 Dell XPS 2019 one of the best business laptops around.

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4. Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) (from 148 rubles)

Apple – and that says it all.

Start saving now, because the latest 15-inch MacBook Pro is a very expensive machine, but there really isn’t anything like it. Performance is where the MacBook Pro really stands out from the crowd. With a Core i9-9980HK processor and 32GB of RAM, this smooth and productive machine can handle the tough stuff. Not to mention the breathtaking speed of its record-breaking SSD.

Like the MacBook Pro, the 2019 model has a crisp, bright display, great speakers, and long battery life (over 10 hours).

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5. Apple MacBook Air 13 with Retina display Late 2018 (from 71 rubles)

Thinner, lighter, more productive.

This is by far the best MacBook Air on the market. It’s also one of the best business laptops in the world thanks to its thin and light design, improved hardware for faster performance (including 8th Gen processors, more RAM and faster SSDs).

I wish the device had full quad-core U-series chips rather than dual-core fanless Y-series processors. However, this means you’ll easily be able to use the battery all day, making it one of the best Macs for traveling.

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6. Dell XPS 15 (2019) (from 130 rubles)

Amazing screen.

It may not be a business machine, but the new Dell XPS 15 offers tons of power in a compact package that’s easy to take to work every day. The XPS 15 is equipped with a Core i9 processor and 32 GB of RAM. It provides all the ports you’ll need for an external monitor, but your eyes will keep returning to its stunning 4K OLED panel, which is both bright and exceptionally clear.

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7. Microsoft Surface Book 2 13.5 (from 160 rubles)

The most powerful 2-in-1 laptop in the world.

The Surface Book 2 (13,5-inch) is another innovation from Microsoft that deserves its place. The company has created one of the most powerful 2-in-1 laptops in the world. The Surface Book 2 has enough performance components to handle most everyday tasks. If you want a bigger screen, there’s also a 15-inch Surface Book 2 that comes with more powerful components.

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8. HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 (from 110 rubles)

Reliability and convenience.

The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G3 is a very convenient option. Its aluminum body is not only thin and light, but also durable. Not to mention the rugged yet flexible business laptop hinge that allows the gorgeous 13,3-inch 1080p display to revert to tablet mode. In addition to stylish looks, the Elitebook X360 1030 G3 has a comfortable keyboard, long battery life and a fast hard drive.

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9. ASUS ZenBook (from 50 rubles)

Fits in a backpack, and in a handbag, and on the desktop.

ZenBook 14 UX433 from ASUS is very compact, looks smaller than its classmates, while it has a full keyboard and a 14-inch screen. This compactness is achieved by the fact that the ZenBook 14 UX433 has ultra-thin display bezels – the screen occupies 92% of the surface, this is one of the best characteristics in the ultrabook class.

All this is combined with high-quality assembly and a very stylish design. For all its elegance, ZenBook meets the military standard MIL-STD 810G. The device is not afraid of shaking and changes in temperature and humidity. In general, it will feel great both in your backpack and on the table during an important presentation.

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10. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E480

The best choice for mobility.

Lenovo has taken the existing form factor and improved it to introduce the new ThinkPad E480. Powered by 7th Gen Intel Core processors, this device features a 14″ FHD anti-glare display powered by a 940GB Nvidia Geforce 2MX discrete GPU. Equipped with a spill-resistant keyboard, TrackPoint and 3+2 button touchpad, the E480 has more than enough ports and expansion options to satisfy the average user.

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Decide why you need a laptop

There are three main types of laptops on the market today – these are desktop, ultra-thin and convertible laptops. All of them are sharpened to perform different tasks, so the buyer should be more careful. For example, transformers are most often supplied with a touch screen, so you can control them with your fingers or with a regular keyboard. Most often they work on the Windows 10 operating system, but they can also have two operating systems: for example, Windows and Android. Ultrabooks, on the other hand, are thin and light – they weigh up to XNUMX kilograms, they can be easily taken with you, but they are not very productive.

Therefore, to begin with, it is important for the user to determine for what tasks this or that laptop model is suitable and what set of technical characteristics the device should eventually have.

Amount of RAM

Here the gradation is quite simple – a regular home laptop will be enough for 2 GB, a gaming one will need at least 4 GB, but to work with complex programs, for example, for designers, you need to take a device with 8 GB of RAM.

Battery

For those who work a lot and travel often, a good battery is vital, with which the laptop can work 8-10 hours. Keep in mind that the claimed battery life is calculated by the manufacturer at minimum load and the lowest screen brightness, and in real conditions this time may be several hours less. Therefore, choose a laptop with a good battery supply.