Best laptops for employees to make your work life easier
In this hustle-bustle of work-life balance, it is necessary to pay heed to what gadgets one should buy for better performance that does not cost them their time and energy, especially when you are an employee. So let us take a look at which ones fit all the aspects of being India’s best laptops for employees from different fields.
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What to check before buying a laptop?
We all want a laptop which proves to be the best as per our job. If you are a writer then a laptop probably has to be portable with good battery life. If you are a businessman then you may like a laptop which is a 2-in-1 to get ready on the go. And if you are in the IT sector then probably lots of ports, fast processor and a hard drive for good storage is something you are most likely keeping your eyes on. Not only this but you must check their features and specifications, if they suit your pocket and your work then that is the perfect laptop for you.
For employees in the business sector
If you’re someone who is into business, you need a laptop that is lightweight and makes sure that it does not hold you back from attending your meetings or with a processor fast enough to make sure not to start buffering right in the middle of a presentation. It should be simple and yet, not too complex to use and have a good battery life to last longer. Here are my top picks for the best laptops for employees in business:
Personalized Perfection
1. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 9th
You have to hand it to Lenovo for making a lightweight laptop that has fast performance and a good display. Not only this but this laptop has impeccable battery life, good loudspeakers, and Class-leading Keyboard. This one is a major yes for people from not only the business sector but everyone in general.
- Lightweight
- fast performance
- vivid display
- durable battery life
- great loudspeakers
- comfortable keyboard
- Poor 720p webcam
- unavailability of a card slot.
For MacBook Enthusiasts
2. Apple MacBook pro(14-inch), 2021
Apple’s MacBook Pro provides its users with the great user experience it is known for and you really need to get your hands on this product if you can afford it.
- Great Processor
- Stunning design
- Plenty of ports
- Long-lasting battery life
- Great display
- Outstanding performance
- an expensive entry point.
- Absence of USB-A port
For Efficiency and accuracy
3. HP EliteBook x360 1040 G7
With the stylish EliteBook x360, Hp makes sure you find working fun with all the features this laptop brings to you and makes sure your work is done as conveniently as possible.
- Sleek and elegant design
- Fingerprint sensor
- long lasting battery life
- vivid 1080p display
- MIL-SPEC-810 rated durability
- Efficient CPU performance
- Expensive
Most comfortable ThinkPad to work on
4. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (6th Gen, 2021)
With its convertible 2-in-1, lovely bright display of 14 inches, comfortable keyboard, and durable battery life, the Lenovo ThinkPad has to be added to this list of best laptops for employees. You will also come to notice the aluminum framework and to be honest, it is not disappointing.
- convertible 2-in-1
- bright display of 14 inches
- comfortable keyboard
- amazing QHD+ 16:10 Display
- durable battery life
- lack of upgradeability
Dell's long-lasting 2-in-1 laptop
5. Dell Latitude 9420 2-in-1
Dell latitude 9420 2-in-1 is yet another important contender when it comes to choosing the best laptop for employees. If you are looking for reasons as to why you should buy this laptop, I can give you some pointers like its proximity sensor, design, fast performance, QHD+ 16:10 Display, and battery life.
- Proximity sensor
- slim and charming design
- fast performance
- amazing QHD+ 16:10 Display
- commendable battery life
- Too pricey
- Below average 720p webcam
- Heavy
For employees in Content creation and writers
To make content is not something every laptop can do without giving you a headache whether it is video editing or streaming, photo editing. And there were reported over 44.2 thousand writers in the US alone in the year 2020, and considering the rise in writing and content creation as a career field which is now being offered a lot of laptops specially designed from them, here are some which are reliable enough to not mess your stuff up and thus making it to this list of best laptops for employees.
For Faster and better performance
1. Dell XPS 17 9710
While you will notice the interior black carbon fiber with the exterior being in platinum silver, the Dell XPS 17 is compact following through with its signature look.
- Windows hello recognition
- Fast processor
- Fingerprint sensor
- Large display
- upgradable RAM and storage
- Poor quality 720p webcam
- could have more ports
- Heavy
Everything Pro with MacBook
2. MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)
Popular amongst the crowd of content creators already, the Macbook Pro is considered to be worthy of its high pricing. With great performance and battery life that runs long, it is overall impressive. To name a couple of drawbacks would be its weight, no Face ID despite the notch, and yes, the price. What makes it one of the best laptops is easy to answer, the MacBook Pro is one of the first laptops to use a mini-LED technology which gives you a bright and vivid display.
- Great performance
- Battery life that runs long
- mini-LED technology
- sharp resolution of 3456 x 2234 in an aspect ratio of 16:10
- being support for Promotion with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz.
- Heavy
- Expensive
- no Face ID
For larger than life graphics
3. Dell XPS 15 (9510)
Some people may take offense at the webcam but there’s so much more which adds up to this laptop being on this list. You will be impressed by the OLED screen and the clean aspect ratio of 16:10.
- OLED display with a ratio of 16:10
- Supreme processor
- strong graphics
- Elegant design
- 720p webcam
- could use more ports
Laptop to work long hours on
4. Microsoft Surface Pro 6
Although the processor may not be as competitive to others on this list, the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 gives you the perks of using gadgets like Microsoft pen and 2-in-1 device. And the upgrade with the CPU and black finish only adds the cherry on the top.
- Great battery life
- Multi-angle kickstand
- compatible with Microsoft pen
- One needs to buy the pen and keyboard separately
- unavailability of USB Type-C port
Affordable yet chic
5. Asus ZenBook UX331UA
The Asus Zenbook UX331UA gives you a premium look and is worth every penny you invest in it, which is the reason it has made it to our list. With a keyboard you can write on for hours and display bright enough to make you comfortable working in broad daylight, not mentioning it in the list for best laptops for employees would be wrong. The drawback though is its RAM which may be a pain for you if you are a content creator. For a writer though, it is definitely a must-have.
- Premium look
- Comfortable keyboard
- Bright display
- worth the price
- No proper Graphic card
- average battery life
- presence of lots of pre-installed bloatware
Most Powerful Laptops For Employees in the IT sector
Choosing a laptop can be a hectic task, especially when you are in the IT sector. You have to look for fast processors, swift RAM, steady SSD and a keyboard that is comfortable to use and so much more. To make sure this happens, here are some options of best laptops for employees I have curated from which you can choose.
Best Chromebook for programmers
1. Google Pixelbook Go
Considered to be one of the best Chromebooks, the Google Pixelbook Go makes sure your work is done with less noise (thanks to its ‘Hush’ keyboard).
- 'Hush’ keyboard (makes less noise)
- 1080 webcam
- Durable battery life
- Elegant and slim design
- unavailability of a biometric login
Your 2-in-1 work companion
2. HP Spectre x360 (2021)
HP brings you a great processor, 12-hour battery life and a laptop that is thin and lightweight in the form of Spectre 360. The HP Spectre is a 2-in-1 laptop that keeps up with the reputation of the Spectre series. The list of best laptops for employees is incomplete without this one.
- Great processor
- 12-hour battery life
- Modern design
- Thin and lightweight
- Quite costly
- not that nice when it comes to working as a tablet device
The best MacBook for power and portability
3. Apple MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
With Apple Macbook Air (M1, 2020) you can enjoy silently working for over 11 hours owing it all to its ARM-based Apple M1 chip. This laptop is lightweight which is easy to carry and code on.
- Great audio quality
- Long battery life
- Modern design
- Have an excellent noise cancellation technology
- Quite costly
- Lack of companion app
Powerful yet easy to use
4. Microsoft Surface Book 2 (13.5-inch)
The Microsoft Surface Book 2 does not disappoint when it comes to choosing a laptop for employees. With great features comes a great price, this is the motto that Microsoft probably followed for this device. When it comes to great battery life and power, Microsoft Surface Book 2 has them both.
- 2-in-1 laptop
- Comfortable as a tablet
- Good battery life
- Powerful fan less design
- Great Trackpad
- Good speakers
- Expensive
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not as powerful as compared to its counterpart the 15-inch model
- no surface pen
- Lack of a Thunderbolt 3 support
Some laptops which couldn’t find their way into this article but definitely seem to resonate with a lot of people are mentioned in the video given below:
FAQs
You can choose a desktop if your profession does not require you to work in any other place than the one designated for work. If you travel and work, then a laptop is all you need.
The Asus Vivobook is a great option to work from home on a budget with a spacious screen, slim design and great performance.
Laptops such as Vaio E Series Ryzen 5, Lenovo Ideapad S145, Acer Aspire 5 are great laptops to look for when it comes to working both personally and professionally.
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