Best business laptops in 2023

With the breadth of modern laptops you can find on the market today, there’s something for just every type of use case. Business laptops are naturally popular because, at the end of the day, laptops are productivity machines. There are a lot of options when it comes to business laptops, and to help you find the right one, we’ve rounded up the best options you can find today.

But what makes a good business laptop? They’re usually known for their exceptionally comfortable keyboards, classic designs, durability, and security features such as those built into Intel vPro and AMD Ryzen PRO processors. They also tend to be easy to repair — and most importantly, service — and offer various connectivity options, often including cellular network support so you can work from anywhere. Those are the reasons you’d usually buy a business laptop for, and the options below check most or all of these boxes. If this all sounds like more than you need, check out our list of the best laptops overall to see some more interesting options.

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Best overall: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup is one of the most iconic lines of business laptops ever, and the X1 Carbon is the longest-running series within that brand. Lenovo has had time to perfect the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and the latest generation is naturally the best one yet.

Starting with performance, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 comes with Intel’s 12th-generation Core processors and you can go up to a Core i7-1280P with vPro support. This is a top-tier 28W processor with 14 cores (6P + 8E) and 20 threads, capable of boosting all the way up to 4.7GHz on its P-cores. You can also configure it with up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM – something else that’s new with this year’s model – which might come in handy for working with large databases and multitasking. For storage, you get up to a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, enough for plenty of documents and files.

The 14-inch display is another highlight for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10, which has a 16:10 aspect ratio. This is great for productivity as it gives you more surface area than a typical 16:9 display. It can fit more lines of text or rows in Excel, so you don’t have to scroll as much to find the information you may need. At the base level, you get a Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) display, but from there, there are multiple upgrade options, including an OLED panel for the first time. The options include a privacy screen and touch support for the base model, a 2.2K IPS panel, a 2.8K OLED display, and an Ultra HD+ (3840 x 2400) panel with HDR support if that’s more suited to your needs.

A big upgrade for the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 is the webcam, even if it’s optional. The lowest configuration is a 720p webcam, but the default is really a 1080p camera and you can add Windows Hello facial recognition support. There’s even a new MIPI camera that includes smart features, such as the ability to recognize humans moving in front of it, so the laptop can wake up or lock itself as needed. Of course, you also get a privacy shutter for the webcam if you’re worried about being spied on, and there’s a fingerprint reader if you prefer logging in that way.

Design-wise, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon truly carries the lineage of the ThinkPad family, and it looks as classic and iconic as you may remember. It uses an all-black design with red accents on the ThinkPad logo and the pointing stick in the middle of the keyboard. And yes, you do get a pointing stick as well as mouse buttons below the keyboard if you prefer working that way. It’s fairly light, too, weighing just under 2.5lbs, and it’s around 15mm thick (depending on the model), so it will easily fit in any bag and it won’t strain you too much after carrying it around for a while.

Despite being thin and light, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon has a great supply of ports. You get two Thunderbolt 4 connections, which is useful for multi-monitor setups and docking, and you also get two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, a headphone jack, and an optional nano SIM slot. That does mean you can add cellular network support, and you can choose between an LTE modem with Cat 16 speeds or get a Snapdragon X55 5G modem if you want to be ready for the new network as it becomes more widely available.

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon has almost everything you could want in a business laptop, from the security features to its professional design. Just like its predecessors, it’s one of the best business laptops you can buy.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 9

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 comes with 12th-generation Intel Core processors with up to 14 cores and a 16:10 display with great upgrade options.

$1164 at Lenovo

Best premium laptop: HP Elite Dragonfly G3

HP is another strong competitor when it comes to business laptops, and the Elite Dragonfly family is fantastic if you want a premium device. The latest iteration, the Elite Dragonfly G3, ditches the convertible form factor of its predecessors, but it’s still a phenomenal business laptop with a very lightweight design and a new and improved display.

For performance, you can get the Elite Dragonfly G3 with Intel’s 12th-generation Core processors, up to a Core i7-1265U, which has 10 cores, 12 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.8GHz, plus support for Intel vPro. This is Intel’s top-tier 15W processor, and while it might not be as fast as 28W models, it’s much more efficient. You can pair that with either 16GB or 32GB of RAM, meaning you’ll always get great multitasking performance regardless of your choice. Plus, you can add up to 2TB of SSD storage for your files, and that will probably last you a long time.

The display on the HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is a 13.5-inch panel, and it comes with a tall 3:2 aspect ratio. This is one of the biggest upgrades over its predecessors, which still had 16:9 panels. Taller displays are great for productivity, and 3:2 is even taller than 16:10, so you might prefer this if you appreciate taller screens. The laptop only comes in Full HD+ (1920 x 1280) resolution, but it offers some configuration options, like the ability to add a touchscreen, an anti-glare coating, and HP Sure View Reflect, a privacy screen that blocks others from seeing what’s on your screen.

The webcam on the HP Elite Dragonfly uses a 5MP sensor, something we truly don’t see enough of, considering the times we live in. This high-resolution camera will help you look your best in virtual meetings, not only because it supports 1080p video, but also thanks to some built-in smart features like auto framing and lighting correction powered by HP Presence. This is simply one of the best webcams on a laptop, and it also supports Windows Hello facial recognition, in addition to having a fingerprint sensor.

The design of the Elite Dragonfly G3 is as business-like as you can get. It’s an all-silver laptop, which is actually a big departure from previous models, which had a black chassis with a subtle sparkle effect that was actually somewhat unique. HP has announced a black version of the laptop, but it’s not yet available at writing time, and it’s unclear when it might be. However, ditching the convertible form factor means that while this laptop has a taller screen and some improved specs like the webcam, it still weighs just 2.2 pounds, so it’s super easy to carry around anywhere. It’s also just 0.64 inches (16.26mm) thin.

The Elite Dragonfly G3 doesn’t have a ton of ports, but it covers all the basics. You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, which you can use for docking and connecting anything else you might want, one USB Type-A port, HDMI, and a 3,5mm headphone jack. Of course, being a business laptop, it also has optional support for cellular networks, so you can also get it with a SIM card slot. The Elite Dragonfly G3 is available with either 4G LTE (Cat16) or 5G connectivity, depending on your needs.

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is easily one of the best business laptops, with great performance, a classy look, and a webcam that’s more welcome than ever in the age of remote and hybrid work. We do miss the convertible form factor of its predecessors, but if you don’t care about that, this is a fantastic choice.

HP Elite Dragonfly

HP Elite Dragonfly G3

The HP Elite Dragonfly G3 is a premium business laptop with a lightweight design and high-end specs.

$1,812 at HP

Best AMD business laptop: Lenovo ThinkPad Z13

Lenovo strikes again in the world of fantastic business laptops, and this time, it’s with one of the most interesting AMD laptops of the year. The ThinkPad Z13 is Lenovo’s first premium business laptop with an AMD processor, and it’s also a major breath of fresh air for the ThinkPad family in terms of design.

Powering the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 are AMD Ryzen Pro 6000 series processors, up to a custom AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6860Z. This is a slightly boosted version of the Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U, and it has 8 cores, 16 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.73GHz. These processors also come with the new integrated AMD Radeon Graphics 680M based on the RDNA2 architecture, and it’s pretty much the fastest integrated GPU right now. You can also configure the laptop with up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, so this is a premium laptop in just about every way, and you can count on it to serve you well for years to come.

The display on the ThinkPad Z13 is a 13.3-inch panel, and it comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio which gives you more room for text and other content. It comes in Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) resolution by default, and you can optionally add touchscreen support. There’s also a more compelling upgrade option, a 2.8K (2880 x 1800), which is very sharp for a screen of this size, on top of having the usual benefits of an OLED panel, like high contrast ratios and true blacks. It doesn’t have the option for a privacy screen, something many business laptops tend to have, but this is still a fantastic display.

In line with other laptops on this list, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 comes with a 1080p webcam, and Lenovo is even confident enough to boast about the aperture, which is f/2.0. The webcam also includes Windows Hello facial recognition, and you can choose between a hybrid RGB/IR sensor (which is cheaper) or discrete sensors for video and facial recognition, which results in better image quality.

As we mentioned above, and as you can probably tell from the picture, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is also very different in terms of design compared to just about every other ThinkPad. For one thing, it comes in two color options, one that’s mostly gray on the outside (albeit with a black keyboard base and bottom panel), and one that also has a black vegan leather lid and copper accents around the edges. Both of these look beautiful, though I’m more partial to the black vegan leather model. It looks classy without looking old-school, which I can’t say for other ThinkPads. Plus, legacy features like the duplicate mouse buttons above the touchpad have made way for a larger touchpad, but you can still use the TrackPoint and click the top of the touchpad for the same effect. It’s a really interesting take on the ThinkPad design and a much-needed makeover. Plus, it’s super thin at just 0.55 inches (13.99mm), and it weighs 2.63 pounds.

One downside of this thin design is the ports, with the ThinkPad Z13 only fitting two USB Type-C ports and a headphone jack, which isn’t the best for a business laptop. But here’s the thing, this is one of the first AMD-powered laptops to fully support USB4. Each of these ports has 40Gbps of bandwidth, so you can connect high-speed peripherals just as you would with a Thunderbolt port, without needing an Intel processor. Lenovo went above and beyond to make sure this laptop didn’t feel compromised by the AMD processors, and it’s fantastic to see.

It may not be perfect – and if you really love the classic ThinkPad design, you may not like this – but the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is one of the most unique ThinkPads in years. It’s certainly the best AMD-powered business laptop you can buy today.

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13

The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is a premium AMD-powered business laptop – a rare sight – and it gets a lot right from the performance to the design.

$1034.5 at Lenovo

Best mainstream business laptop: Dell Latitude 7330

Dell also makes some fantastic business laptops, and the Latitude 7330 is a great choice if you want a capable laptop without a ton of bells and whistles. It still covers all the needs you might have, but it’s not as business-like as some other laptops on this list.

Performance-wise, the Dell Latitude 7430 is about the same as most other business laptops, as it comes with Intel’s 12th-generation Core processors, specifically form the U15 series, up to a Core i7-1265U, with 10 cores, 12 threads, and speeds up to 4.8GHz. It can also be configured with up to 32GB of RAM, which is soldered onto the motherboard, and up to a 1TB SSD, giving you everything you need for day-to-day use at work.

The display is a 13.3-inch panel, and it comes in a 16:9 aspect ratio, which is part of what makes this a more mainstream laptop. It would have been nice to see a taller screen, but this is to be expected. The Latitude 7330 is extremely configurable, and that includes the display. The lowest tier is a Full HD (1920 x 1080) panel with 250 nits of brightness, but you can upgrade to a brighter panel, add touch support, or even choose a 2-in-1 model that can double as a tablet. The resolution is the same across the board, though. Most configurations of the Latitude 7330 also include a Full HD webcam with Windows Hello support, though the Ultralight model still has a 720p camera and no infrared camera for facial recognition.

The Dell Latitude 7330 also gives you options regarding the design. The regular laptop version uses a carbon fiber chassis, while the Ultralight model uses magnesium. Meanwhile, the 2-in-1 model comes with an aluminum chassis that feels a but more sturdy, but is also heavier. The magnesium and carbon fiber options are a darker shade of silver, with the carbon fiber model also having a black weave pattern on the lid. The aluminum models are lighter. In terms of weight, the Ultralight configuration starts at 2.13 pounds, while the regular carbon fiber laptop starts at 2.5 pounds. The 2-in-1 model, made of aluminum, starts at 3 pounds.

The Dell Latitude 7330 also includes a solid supply of connectivity options, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A port, HDMI, and a headphone jack. You also have the option to add a Smart Card reader and NFC support, plus, as you’d expect, cellular connectivity. You get a few options, including 4G LTE (Cat9 or Cat16) or 5G, so you can choose whatever fits your needs the best. It-s worth noting that none of the optional connectivity is available on the Ultralight configuration.

Overall, the Dell Latitude 7330 nails the basics of a business laptop with a bunch of configurations and optional upgrades. You can check them all out below.

Dell Latitude 7430

Dell Latitude 7330

The Dell Latitude 7330 is a highly-configurable business laptop that nails all the basics.

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Best business convertible: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7

Lenovo’s ThinkPad lineup is back, and this time, we have the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7, the company’s most popular business convertible. In fact, it’s probably the best business convertible in general, taking everything that’s great about the X1 Carbon and putting it in a more versatile form factor.

That starts with the performance, where the ThinkPad X1 Yoga comes parking up to an Intel Core i7-1280P, a powerful processor with 14 cores, 20 threads, and speeds up to 4.8GHz. This is one of the fastest ultrabook processors around, and it also includes Intel Iris Xe graphics. Beyond that, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga can be configured with up to 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, so it’s every bit a top-tier laptop as its clamshell sibling.

Display options are a bit different on the X1 Yoga, especially because this is a convertible, which means touch and pen support are included in every configuration (on that note, the pen is included inside the laptop itself). It’s still a 14-inch panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, though, and it also comes in Full HD+ resolution to start with. You can add an anti-smudge coating or a privacy screen to prevent the people around from peeking at what you’re working on if you’re in public. But the coolest upgrade option is the Ultra HD+ (3840 x 2400) OLED panel, which is incredibly sharp and offers the benefits OLED panels are known for. This is a stunning screen, albeit an expensive upgrade.

Keeping in line with most laptops so far, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga includes a 1080p webcam, and that’s the default configuration. It’s really great to see that most laptops on these lists now have 1080p cameras, when a year ago we would have been complaining that the majority of them didn’t. You can also add Windows Hello facial recognition to this setup, or opt for the MIPI camera that adds Computer Vision support, so the laptop knows when you approach it or walk away from it.

In terms of design, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga is very much in line with other ThinkPads, but instead of black, it comes in a Storm Grey color. It’s a welcome change of pace, but all the ThinkPad elements you’d expect like the red TrackPoint with duplicate mouse buttons, plus other red accents, are all here. It’s still a very thin laptop at 15.53mm, and it weighs 3.04lbs, so it’s pretty easy to take this with you anywhere.

As for ports, this is exactly the same as the ThinkPad X1 Carbon. You get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, a headphone jack, and an optional SIM slot. That’s right, cellular connectivity is also offered, and you get options for 4G LTE (Cat16) or 5G to suit your needs and budget.

Simply put, this is one of the best business laptops around, and if you want a convertible laptop, there really isn’t another device that offers everything this one offers. It definitely earns our recommendation.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga is one of the most popular business convertibles around, and there’s a good reason for that. It has top-tier specs packed into a relatively portable design.

$1240 at Lenovo

Best folio convertible: HP Dragonfly Folio

If you’re looking for something a bit more unique, the HP Dragonfly Folio is a brand-new member of HP’s business laptop family, and a great one at that. It’s a convertible with a different kind of form factor, and it looks fantastic on top of offering a new kind of versatility.

Inside the HP Dragonfly Folio are 12th-generation Intel Core processors, up to a Core i7-1265U, which gets you 10 cores, 12 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.8GHz for solid performance all around. It also includes Iris Xe graphics for some light GPU workloads. Beyond that, configurations with up to 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD are available, so you shouldn’t have to worry about performance or storage.

Similar to its non-folio sibling, this laptop has a 13.5-inch display, and it also comes in a 3:2 aspect ratio, which many consider ideal for productivity, especially with it being taller than 16:10. The base model comes in Full HD resolution, with options to add a privacy screen if you plan on working with sensitive information in public. There will also be a 3K2K OLED panel, and that will give you a stunning viewing experience, but it’s not available yet. Of course, since it’s a convertible, touch support is a given.

HP has been using great 5MP webcams on the vast majority of its premium laptops this year, but the Dragonfly Folio goes even further. It comes with an 8MP sensor, which might just be one of the best webcams on any laptop. Of course, it also supports Windows Hello facial recognition.

What makes this such a unique laptop is its convertible design. Instead of rotating 360 degrees all around, the Dragonfly Folio uses a second hinge mechanism behind the display, and that allows you to pull the bottom of the screen closer to you. You can lay it over the base to use as a tablet, or cover just the keyboard and leave the trackpad exposed, which is ideal for watching movies. The laptop also comes covered in a classy faux leather for a premium and professional look, and the whole thing weighs just 2.2lbs and measures 16.26mm in thickness.

Because of the thin design of the chassis, there aren’t a lot of ports available. However, you get two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a headphone jack, so at least you have expansion options with a Thunderbolt dock if you need extra ports. And wired headphones still work fine, which is something you can’t take for granted these days.

It’s not a perfect laptop, but if you want something classy and versatile, the HP Dragonfly Folio delivers a fantastic experience. You have to be willing to pay quite a bit for it, though.

HP Dragonfly Folio G3

The HP Dragonfly Folio is a unique convertible with high-end Intel processors, a great display, and an ingenious convertible design covered in leather for a premium look.

$2379 at HP

Best workstation: Dell Precision 7770

Not all businesses are the same, so not all business laptops need the same level of power. Workstations aren’t meant for everyone, but if what you need is an incredibly powerful machine that’s just kind of portable, then a a mobile workstation is for you, and the Dell Precision 7770 is the best one you can get.

Workstations are all about performance, and it shows in the Precision 7770. It’s powered by Intel’s new HX series processors, which have a 55W default TDP, dangerously close to desktop processor levels. The top configuration, a Core i9-12900HX gives you a whopping 16 cores and 24 threads, complete with boost speeds up to 5GHz, so you’ll never lack performance for, well, anything. On top of that, you can configure this machine with up to Nvidia RTX A5500 graphics with 16GB of video memory – Nvidia’s most powerful professional GPU for laptops. And if all of that somehow isn’t impressive yet, you can go up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM and a ridiculous 16TB of SSD storage (across four SSDs in total). Yes, that will cost you a small fortune, but it’s there if you need it and can afford it.

The display is a 17.3-inch panel in the 16:9 aspect ratio, and while it would be nice to see a taller screen, the kind of work you’re doing on a workstation might not benefit that much from a taller display. What some might disappointing is that the base configuration comes in Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution, but that panel does reach 500 nits of brightness and covers 99% of DCI-P3, so it’s not a bad screen at all. You also have the option to upgrade to a 4K panel, and that includes a 120Hz refresh rate, making this a huge upgrade, albeit an expensive one.

By default, the Precision 7770 comes with a Full HD webcam, but no Windows Hello facial recognition. However, you have the option to add an IR sensor for that purpose, just as with most laptops on this list. You can also add a fingerprint reader if you want to.

Unsurprisingly, this kind of power comes in a huge package, and portability is secondary. The Dell Precision 7770 is between 25.95mm and 26.7mm thick, and it starts at a whopping 6.66lbs of weight, so while it is a laptop, you really don’t want to take this with you wherever you go. It’s just meant to be moved from one desk to another. In terms of looks, the Precision 7770 comes in a nearly black shade of grey for most surfaces, but the edges are silver, so it has a subtle dual-tone look that’s actually pretty nice.

That large size also makes space for a lot of ports, though. On the left side, you get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A port, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, and the proprietary charging port. Plus, an optional Smart Card reader if you want it. On the right, there’s a standard USB Type-C port, another USB Type-A port, a headphone jack, and an SD card reader. That’s pretty much all you could ask for, and then there’s also cellular connectivity. Even though this isn’t a very portable machine, you can configure it with 5G support, so you can connect to the internet from almost anywhere.

As we said before, workstations aren’t for everyone, but the Dell Precision 7770 is simply an incredible machine if you need that kind of power. It’s powerful and highly configurable to your needs and budget, and it’s an easy recommendation.

Dell Precision 7770

The Dell Precision 7770 is one of the most powerful mobile workstations you can get right now, and there are tons of configuration options to make it right for you.

$2719 at Dell

Best Chromebook: HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

Not every business needs or wants a Windows laptop, and Chrome OS is an increasingly popular choice. Companies are starting to realize that, and HP has made one of the most premium Chromebooks out there, bringing everything that makes the Elite Dragonfly G3 great into an even more versatile form factor. Here’s the thing: The Elite Dragonfly G3 did away with the convertible form factor of its predecessors, but the Elite Dragonfly Chromebook didn’t, and it still packs all the other improvements of its Windows counterpart.

Performance-wise, it’s powered by 12th-generation Intel Core processors, up to a Core i7-1265U with vPro support, which gives you 10 cores, 12 threads, and boost speeds up to 4.8GHz. It’s a very fast processor from Intel’s U15 series, and it also includes Iris Xe graphics. You can also configure this laptop with up to 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD, and while that may not sound quite on par with other premium laptops, remember that Chrome OS is a very lightweight operating system that relies more on the cloud, so this is more than enough for a fantastic experience.

The display is also similar to the Windows counterpart, but since this is a convertible, every configuration supports touch and pen input. It comes in Full HD+ (1920 x 1280) resolution in the base model, and you can add HP Sure View Reflect, a privacy screen that prevents others from seeing what’s on your screen when you’re working in public. You can also upgrade to a sharper panel with 2256 x 1504 resolution, which is a great configuration for this size.

The webcam is the same that HP uses for most of its business laptops, so it’s a 5MP sensor with support for 1080p video and smart features like auto framing. However, because Chrome OS doesn’t support IR-based facial recognition, that’s not included. You do get a fingerprint reader, though.

In terms of design, the HP Elite Chromebook Dragonfly isn’t too different from the Dragonfly G3, aside from having a different form factor. It comes in black, while the G3 is currently only available in silver, and because it’s a convertible, it’s also a little heavier, weighing 2.8 pounds. It’s also fairly thin at 0.65 inches (16.51mm), so portability isn’t compromised in any way.

Rounding things out with ports, you get two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A port, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader. It’s a solid setup that gives you all the options you could need, including expansion with Thunderbolt docks. There’s also cellular network support, but you can only get 4G LTE (Cat9). There’s no option for 5G, or faster LTE configurations for that matter, but this gets the job done.

It’s not exactly on par with the best Windows laptops, but the Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is the best Chrome OS laptop you’ll find anywhere, and it’s got almost everything you could want in a premium business laptop. You can check it out below.

HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook

The HP Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is easily the most premium Chrome OS laptop you can find today, offering everything you’d want in a business laptop.

$1300 at HP

Best rugged laptop for business: Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet

Yes, we’re recommending a tablet as the best rugged laptop, but the Dell latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet earns this recommendation fair and square. This is a versatile tablet packing 12th-generation Intel Core processors, and even though it may be a tablet, the keyboard accessory makes it as good as a laptop for anything you need to do.

Let’s start with performance, which is driven by up to an Intel Core i7-1260U processor, with 10 cores, 12 threads, and speeds up to 4.8GHz. This is from Intel’s U9 series, so it won’t reach its maximum performance all of the time, but it can definitely handle all the tasks you’d expect a tablet to be able to perform. You can also get up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, so you have plenty of space.

The display is one of the unique factors that make this a special device. This panel comes in a sharp 1920 x 1200 resolution, and it reaches a whopping 1200 nits of brightness, because it-s meant to be perfectly visible outdoors. It also supports touch even when you’re wearing gloves, because it’s designed for workers in harsh environments. On the front, the tablet has a 5MP webcam for video calls and meetings, and there’s also an 11MP camera on the back for when you need to take pictures in a pinch. The front camera also supports Windows Hello facial recognition.

Of course, with a rugged device, it’s all about the design, and the Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet delivers when it comes to durability. This 23.9mm-thick chassis is extremely durable, surviving drop tests up to 4 feet, temperatures up to 63° C (145 °F) or as low as -29° C (-20° F), along with IP65 dust and water resistance. Even though it’s a tablet, Dell makes a keyboard accessory for it, and it’s designed to be just as rugged as the tablet, so it looks like a normal laptop once the keyboard is attached. In addition to working with gloves, the tablet also has some physical buttons along the bottom of the display, so you can more easily take certain actions when the touchscreen isn’t viable.

As for ports, the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet is fairly customizable. By default, it includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB Type-A port, and a headphone jack. Then, there are two optional I/O bays. You can add HDMI or USB Type-A on the right side, and on the top edge, you can add RJ45, USB Type-A , Mini-serial RS-232, or other options. Optional cellular support is also available with either 4G LTE or 5G to choose from.

Like most rugged business laptops, the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet isn’t cheap, but its a device that’s meant to last a very long time, so you won’t have to spend that kind of money anytime soon.

Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme

If you need a PC that can withstand the harshest environments, the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme Tablet is exactly that, and it’s packing 12th-generation Intel processors and an ultra-bright display.

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And those are what we think are the best laptops you can buy for business today. These are all fantastic products for different kinds of users, and the last two especially are very focused devices. We chose the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 as the best overall laptop because it comes with an iconic design that’s thin and light, traditional ThinkPad features, a taller screen, and great overall performance. Personally speaking, my favorite laptop on this list would probably be the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, simply because it’s a convertible and it looks great. But there’s something here for all kinds of business users.

You may have noticed that all of these laptops have cellular support in some capacity, but that feature isn’t exclusive to business laptops. If you want to explore other options, we have a list of the best 4G laptops, as well as the best ones with 5G, so you can take a closer look.