Don't know which computer to buy (Business Characteristics)

If you are a gamer or a person that needs a strong machine and you are not sure what is the best computer to buy, consider Dell Vostro. The Dell Vostro 15 5568 is a low priced and visually pleasing upper entry-level business PC, packing some more multimedia power, thanks to its dedicated graphics (Nvidia GeForce 940MX GDDR5), great for those occasional gaming moments at home or during breaks. The Dell Vostro 15 5568 is a well-balanced, powerful and reactive notebook.

Even if very good, this computer may not be for everyone: heavy typists and digital artists are indeed better served by laptops from Lenovo or HP, since those brands usually offer much better keyboards and displays, with higher contrast and better viewing angles.

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• Networking; Realtek RTL8111/8168 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, Ethernet, Audio, HDMI, VGA, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 42Wh Li-Ion

• Weight: 1.9kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 147 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   342 Points

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall: 2766

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Thief: (Very Low 1280x720): 43fps (Playable)
  
• Dragon Age: Inquisition (Medium 1366x768): 42fps (Playable)
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 79% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Good system performance that goes beyond office requirements
• upgradability
• easy maintenance (nowadays this is an extremely rare feature

Contras:

• Limited contrast ratio and viewing angle
• Bad keyboard for heavy typists
• mediocre speakers

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for office users not in need of typing often but valuing the extra multimedia punch the Dell Vostro 15 5568 can offer.

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The 2017 version of the Microsoft Surface Pro is a stylish convertible featuring a passively cooled Intel Core i5-7300U (15W) instead of the usual Intel core m series, making it one of the most powerful silent laptops in the market! The cameras are very good and support Windows Hello and the touchscreen is bright, with high contrast and excellent color coverage.

The battery life is impressive! It easily beats the older Surface Pro 4 with Intel Core m3 (only 4.5W) and is proof that Microsoft can even beat Apple in power management optimizations.

The only serious drawback of the Surface Pro 2017 is the lack of the modern USB-Type C/Thunderbolt 3 ports, making it incompatible with most generic USB Type-C Docking stations. 

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Marvell AVASTAR Wireless-AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: USB 3.0, DisplayPort, Docking Station Port, 3.5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Webcam: 5MPx

• Rear Camera: 8MPx

• Battery: 45Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 141 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   334 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1280x720): 32 fps (Playable)
• Thief: (Unplayable)
  
• The Witcher 3: (Unplayable)
• Rise of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews with an overall rating of 90% (Notebookcheck) and 4.1/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Solid chassis design
• Noiseless
• Very long battery life (up to 17 hours in idle)
• Good camera which supports Windows Hello
• Very good microphone
• Bright display with sRGB color space coverage
• Quick charging
• Incredible performance...

Contras:

• ... In short bursts
• no USB Type-C
• Type Cover and Surface Pen are sold separately

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for enterprise employees and photo/video creatives especially valuing silence.

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The HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 is HP Inc.'s current flagship for businesses. This PC packs awe-inspiring build quality and a powerful 15W Intel Core i5-7300U inside an extra thin chassis that, unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017, doesn't throttle down its performance under normal use.

Being HP no.1 Business computer it features all the most recent security features, from TPM 2.0 to SureStart to HP's latest invention, the Privacy display!

The battery life is impressive; it can last up to 23 hours! The user can theoretically use this laptop unplugged for an entire long haul flight to the other side of the world, and still have some spare battery life!

The only real drawback is the price. At almost 1600$ it is quite expensive, and you can even go towards the 2000$ price point for the rare 512GB model, but since this computer is probably the best business notebook in the market, it is totally worth every single penny.

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Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + HP lt4132 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, Audio, HDMI, microSD Card Reader, SmartCard reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 57Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.3kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 144 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   346 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1610 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): 31 fps (Barely Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Medium 1366x768): 31fps (Barely Playable)
• The Witcher 3: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck) and 4.5/5 Stars (Amazon)

Pros:

• Everything but...

Contras:

• ... Lack of maintenance hatch and...
• ... Dark display

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional.

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The HP Elite x2 1012 G2 is HP Inc.'s current flagship detachable for businesses. This PC packs awe-inspiring build quality and a powerful 15W Intel Core i5-7300U inside an extra thin tablet chassis that, unlike the Microsoft Surface Pro 2017, doesn't throttle down its performance too much under normal use.

Being HP's no.1 business detachable notebook, it features all the most recent security features, from TPM 2.0 to SureStart to HP's latest invention, the Privacy display!

The battery life is good at around 15 hours of runtime, but can't really match its bigger brother's, the HP EliteBook 1030 x360 G2 (23+ hours!).

The only real drawbacks are the high surface temperatures (don't use this pc on your lap!) and its price of almost 1500$, which is quite expensive! You can even go towards the 2000$ price point for the rare 512GB model... but since this computer is probably the best business detachable notebook in the market; the steep price is totally worth every single penny.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Card + HP lt4132 4G LTE Modem

• Ports: SIM Card Socket, microSD Card Reader, USB 3.0, Thunderbolt 3, 3.5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Battery: 47Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.2kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   322 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1646 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium Detail @1366x768): 32 fps (Barely Playable with some serious occasional stuttering)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider (Ultra Low Detail @1280x720): 20 fps (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 88% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Everything but...

Contras:

• ... High price and...
• ... High temperatures Development

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional.

You can buy the HP Elite x2 1012 G2 on Amazon

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The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA has a perfect build and is a good traveling companion due to its lightweight. Prolific writers will be happy to hear about the good keyboard.

The performance is pretty good and the 15W Intel Core i5-7200U processor doesn't throttle too often in real word scenarios

The Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA also has other big advantages over the competition: it being silent yet air cooled, and its being much cheaper than most competitors are.

At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal!

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual-Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.1 Combo Card

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 Type C, Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Battery: 39Wh Li-Ion

• Weight; 1.1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 127 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   302 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1743 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): 31 fps (Barely Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Low 1366x768): 41fps (Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 87% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Stylish design
• Light weight
• Good contrast ratio if compared to most TN displays
• Silence
• Keys with backlighting
• Large keys with backlighting
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Fingerprint reader

Contras:

• Unstable and wobbling base
• CPU throttling due to thermal limitations
• lack of SD Card reader
• TN (a.k.a. bad) like viewing angles due to SureView technology
• Lack of ports
• Overly reflective display

Conclusion

At just 730$, the Asus ZenBook Flip S UX370UA is a total deal! A cheaper, yet still high end looking alternative to the competition.

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The HP Z238 is an entry-level workstation desktop PC designed for creative professionals that don't need powerful 3D graphics capabilities.

The combo of the powerful quad core Intel Core i5-7500 and integrated HD Graphics 630 help this workstation being a valid companion to every serious photo/video editor.

The Z238 has been especially designed for heavy duty CPU and 2D graphics computations and, like all HP Workstations, has been thoroughly tested under extreme conditions.

This compact workstation is fully modular and easily upgradable, and if you need an inexpensive yet powerful, mainly used for 2D creativity workstation that will last in time, the HP Z238 is probably the best solution on the market.

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Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 3xDisplayPort, Serial, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 4xUSB 3.0, 6xUSB 2.0, RJ-45, 4x Audio, SD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Excellent score)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1914 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

At just 715$, the HP Z238 is a total deal and thanks to its modularity and expandability, a seemingly perfect entry into the creatives workstation world.

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The EliteBook x360 1020 G2 is a great example of the merging between sleek consumer designs and feature-heavy business configurations. It's inarguably faster and thinner than older the 1020 G1, but not without some cutbacks that longtime EliteBook owners may lament like the lack of docking station, TrackPoint or ports selection.

The jump from the 4.5W Intel Core M5-5Y75 to the more powerful 15W Intel Core i7-7600U (at this time the most powerful dual core mobile Intel Processor to date) is one if not the main benefit of this new revision.   

The EliteBook x360 1020 G2 has also display features found on no other business notebook of its size! It even includes the option for a bright 120 Hz 700 nit panel. HP SureView (Which dims the screen to other people passing by to keep the user's work safe from unwanted viewers) is the other exclusive feature but, sadly, there are some strange characteristics regarding brightness at certain viewing angles and a slightly grainy glossy display. Nonetheless, users who are accustomed to carrying dongles and adapters can equally exploit the benefits of both laptop and tablet mode and will not be disappointed with this admittedly attractive business machine.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/h/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4,0 + USB Type-C Gigabit Ethernet Adapter

• Ports: 2xThunderbolt 3, HDMI, 3.5 Audio Jack

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 161 Points (One of the highest single core scores)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   353 Points (Great score but lower than expected for a core i7-7600U due to thermal limitations)

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1842 (Low score, but better than most Intel integrated graphics)

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium Detail @1366x768): 32 fps (Barely Playable with some serious occasional stuttering)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider (Ultra Low Detail @1280x720): 20 fps (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 89% (Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Lightweight and portable
• Spectre inspired design looks great
• Strong and durable chassis for its size
• Military Standard Certifications
• Many security features both software and hardware
• Extremely bright display with excellent outdoor visibility
• Good Surface temperatures under load
• Awesome Bang & Olufsen speaker system
• Fast NVMe SSD from Samsung
• CPU Performance mostly consistent with limited throttling only under extreme multi core loads
• SureView display + NFC
• Great keyboard feedback
• Silent for a dual fan system (at least at idle)

Contras:

• SureView causes low display contrast and is thus useless for photo/video editing
• No dedicated mouse keys or TrackPoint
• Wacom Pens are supported but not bundled
• TN (a.k.a. bad) like viewing angles due to SureView technology
• Lack of ports
• Trackpad is too sticky due to its glass material
• Can be too thin doesn't feel as sturdy as the EliteBook 700/800 series
• Screen flickers at brightness under 99%
• Jumps from silent to extremely loud under gaming (Thankfully most of the target users won't notice)
• Screen Backlight Bleeding
• Multi Core speed is good but not that great and can be as slow as the older Intel Core i7-6500U under Cinebench R15
• Electronic and Coil Noise
• No 4K 120hz Option

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for any serious enterprise professional that is accustomed to bring loads of adapters, which also values design and security.

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If you are looking for the best compact desktop workstation computer to buy, for the least amount of money you are willing to spare, you should definitively buy the HP Z240 SFF. The HP Z240 is a great starting machine for creatives and 2D CAD engineers and beyond since it can be easily expanded with a vast selection of powerful Nvidia Quadro Graphics Cards for all the most advanced CAD and Computing Needs.

If you need a powerful and reliable computer but don't have budget for the bigger and expensive Xeon based workstation this might be the right PC for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 4x Audio Jacks (2x Front, 2x Back), 2xPS/2, 8xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 2xDisplayPort, DVI-D

• Optical Drive: DVD+-RW Drive

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

 Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (Excellent single core score)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Great Multi-Core score but still relatively entry-level for Workstation standards)

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall:    1865 (Good score for integrated graphics standards, you should absolutely install a Nvidia Quadro for serious CAD)

Reviews on other sites

This model has just been recently released and there are no other reviews othet than this one at the moment.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• solid build quality
• can be expanded
• PS/2 Ports for legacy peripherals
• excellent video editing machine
• Power Supply Unit with 92% efficiency

Contras:

• only 4GB of RAM
• not suitable for 3D computing from the start

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking to dive into the workstation world for the first time.

You can buy the HP Z240 on Amazon.

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If you are looking for the best desktop workstation computer to buy, for the least amount of money you are willing to spare, you should definitively buy the HP Z240 Micro Tower. The HP Z240 is a great starting machine for creatives and 2D CAD engineers and beyond since it can be easily expanded with a vast selection of powerful Nvidia Quadro Graphics Cards for all the most advanced CAD and Computing Needs.

If you need a powerful and reliable computer but don't have the budget for the more expensive Xeon/Quadro based workstation this might be the right PC for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet

• Ports: 4x Audio Jacks (2x Front, 2x Back), 2xPS/2, 8xUSB 3.0, 2xUSB 2.0, 2xDisplayPort, DVI-D

• Optical Drive: DVD+-RW Drive

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

 Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 162 Points (Excellent single core score)

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   617 Points (Great Multi-Core score but still relatively entry-level for Workstation standards)

Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11 Overall:    1868 (Good score for integrated graphics standards, you should absolutely install a Nvidia Quadro for serious CAD)

Reviews on other sites

This model has just been recently released and there are no other reviews othet than this one at the moment.

Pros:

• Inexpensive
• solid build quality
• can be expanded
• PS/2 Ports for legacy peripherals
• excellent video editing machine
• Power Supply Unit with 92% efficiency
• Fast Storage

Contras:

• only 4GB of RAM
• not suitable for 3D computing from the start

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for users looking to dive into the workstation world for the first time.

You can buy the HP Z240 Micro Tower on Amazon.

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This ultrathin beast of a convertible laptop is perfect for every business use, and, thanks to its Nvidia Quadro GPU, is a good entry-level workstation for professional 3D modeling and CAD engineers. It's Gaming-suitable as well, but you can find much less expensive and better performing alternatives for that.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 8260 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Audio, Ethernet and Docking Station Support (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.83kg (extremely lightweight for workstation standards)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Engineers and other 3D professionals who need a powerful and versatile convertible laptop.
• Enterprise users who need some serious 3D graphics capabilities.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 132 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   302 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  2629 

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (77% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Quiet operation
• Versatility
• System performance
• The digitizer pen is already included
• Great typing experience only Lenovo can provide.

Contras:

• Relatively high system temperatures
• Glossy screen
• Overall good but unimpressive speakers.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for engineers and other 3D graphics professionals that are in need something more powerful and versatile than an iPad Pro but don't want to sacrifice portability.

You can buy right now for about 1600$ on Amazon.com

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With its incredible thin & light frame and a weight of just 1.88kg, a chassis that meets military standards and many security features, the HP Elitebook 850 will be an excellent travel companion for every enterprise user.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V 10/100/1000 + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2x2) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® 4.2 Combo Card + LTE Modem (Everything you need for LAN, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0 (1x Quickcharge), USB-Type C, DisplayPort, VGA, Audio Combo, AC Power, Ethernet, Docking Connector (great selection of ports that can be easily expanded with a docking station)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.88kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Matte and high resolution screen
• Quiet operation
• Excellent cooling system
• Hyper-fast storage
• Extremely long battery life
• LTE modem for mobile data internet connectivity
• Exemplary 3 years warranty

Contras:

• Relatively difficult upgradability and low display contrast

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for enterprise users in need of an ultra-reliable and almost unbreakable PC with extremely hi-tech security features.

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This powerful business laptop is an extremely valid gaming machine as well. Thanks to its rare combination of features the MSI prestige packs in the great performance of a gaming laptop, combined with the style, design and features of a business laptop.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Atheros AR8161/8165 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)

• Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm headphone, 3,5mm Microphone (great selection of ports, lacks only a docking station)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64bit

• Weight; 2.41kg (standard weight for high end laptops)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Business users that want a great amount of graphics power without breaking the bank with an ultra-expensive workstation.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with almost full SRGB coverage.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 148 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   672 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  5775

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 82% (82% on Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Excellent performance
• Powerful quad speakers with subwoofer
• Keyboard backlighting
• Easy maintenance
• Keys with backlighting
• Amazing screen
• USB 3.1 type-C port

Contras:

• Lack of rigidity of the display lid
• Short battery life, which sadly is typical of this kind of High End/High Performance laptops

Conclusion

The MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition is a great choice if you are willing to spend some extra bucks for an extremely powerful, stylish and versatile machine.

You can buy and configure it on iBuyPower or directly on Amazon.

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The Acer Travelmate P278 is a great Desktop Replacement business laptop with a multimedia twist!

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 (a/b/g/h/n/ac) w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, 3.5mm Audio, Ethernet

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 3kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia users and casual gamers in search of a more premium computer without spending too much.
• Enterprise users who need some serious 3D graphics capabilities.

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (75% Notebookcheck and 5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Good matte display
• Keyboard
• Big and fast storage solution
• Great battery life.

Contras:

• Relatively difficult upgradability
• Lack of keyboard backlighting.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users that need something more performant in multimedia and 3D graphics workloads than the average business PC.

You can buy right now for about 789$ on Amazon.com

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The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550 is one of the best entry-level business laptops ever made. It features good business performance and great keyboard and matte screen for a small price under 500$. You can also try to play some casual games during coffee breaks; just don't pretend too much from it.

Key characteristics

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Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3160 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, docking station port (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit upgrade DVD

• Weight; 2.35kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Business users that don't need too much memory intensive workloads.
• University students that want something more than a Chromebook.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 110 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   264 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11: 984

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews (82% Notebookcheck and 4.4/5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Quiet operation
• High quality casing
• Cool operation
• Long battery life
• Fast internet interfaces
• Great typing experience only Lenovo can provide.
• Fast Wi-Fi
• Fingerprint reader

Contras:

• Matte but relatively mediocre and dark display.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business user and students that need a good quality built and typing experience and don't need a lot of RAM or are willing to upgrade it soon.

You can buy right now for about 599$ on Amazon.com

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The Acer Aspire E5-722-2611 is a giant sized netbook, made mostly for internet browsing and basic office workloads. It is constantly cool & quiet thanks to its huge chassis. The keyboard and the build quality are both excellent and as a plus, it can play some casual games thanks to its AMD APU. This laptop is a great introduction to the world of PCs.

  Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/ Bluetooth 4.0 (Everything you may need for cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 2xUSB 2.0, USB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.5kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (81% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Cool & Quiet operation
• Good keyboard
• Decent battery life

Contros:

• Relatively difficult upgradability

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for people in need of a bigger sized, basic, internet-browsing PC with a little more performance than its Intel Braswell-based competitors do.

You can buy right now for about 329$ on Amazon.com

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This awesome 12.3" 2-in-1 Business Convertible combines great power, total silence and a great ultra-high resolution touchscreen. The new Smart Keyboard and Surface Pen are both incredible, offering accurate typing and precise touch input. Thanks to the extremely-efficient passive cooling, some gaming can be done at low to moderate settings.

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.  Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Marvell Wireless AC Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 3.0, MiniDisplayPort, microSD Card, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got very good reviews (88% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Gorgeous display
• Silent and fanless, albeit powerful core m3 based design
• Greatly improved keyboard dock and its terrific Pen
• High quality chassis at an honest price
• Impressive battery life and extremely high performance for such an energy frugal processor

Contras:

• Lack of Thunderbolt 3 ports
• High system temperatures under heavy load.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a silent laptop that can become a tablet without having to sacrifice performance.

You can buy right now for about 799$ on Amazon.com

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The HP Envy 13 is one of the most classiest ultrabooks on the market. The sleek and light aluminum chassis will cause envy to many, its luxurious 3K Ultra High resolution screen, its great processing speed thanks to the Skylake 6th gen Core i5 and i7 CPUs and its bright display make the Envy 13 an all-around winner in the Ultrabook category.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 3.0, MiniDisplayPort, microSD Card, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion, but need a good amount of processor and storage performance in a PC that can stay always cool and quiet.
• Multimedia enthusiasts, thanks to its good speakers and its integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU w/QuickSync that can accelerate up to H.265 video playback and even play some games at low details.
• Professional photographers and video editors, thanks to its 13.3" 4K IPS display that offers an impressive contrast ratio of 1400:1 and a color gamut covering almost the entirety of sRGB plus a good amount of the AdobeRGB color spaces.
• Small & Medium Business users who don't need Windows 10 Professional, thanks to its TPM module and FingerPrint Reader.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 85% (85% on Notebookcheck.net), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Awesome 4K display with incredible contrast ratio
• Good performance
• High quality aluminium chassis
• Extremely high quality speakers from Bang & Olufsen

Contras:

• Slight fluctuating CPU performance during heavy gaming load due to the strict power consumption limit, but unfortunately has to be expected since this laptop uses an ULV type (15W CPU+GPU shared) CPU.
• Very limited upgrade options and lack of easy-to-open maintenance hatch. This is a common drawback of this category (Ultrabooks). The M.2 2280 SSD storage can be upgraded with a little technical knowledge though.

Conclusion

The HP Envy 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing performance, cooling potential and features.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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With the ThinkPad L460, Lenovo offers an all-around business notebook that can be used for lightweight multimedia and gaming as well. The 14" Laptop features a matte FullHD display and is powered by the latest Skylake ULV processor, giving it an almost exaggerated battery life (19 Hours!). As typical from Lenovo, the keyboard is the best you can get on a laptop.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet  + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (all the best components for cabled and Wi-Fi networking)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, miniDisplayPort, Ethernet, Audio 3.5mm

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.9kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 98 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   251 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1896
  

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (85% Notebookcheck)

Pros:

• Gorgeous display
• Fast SSD based storage
• Superb keyboard and incredible battery life

Contras:

• Lack of a docking port
• Loud fans

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of a powerful multimedia and 3D capable computer and an otherworldly battery life of over 23 hours.

You can buy right now for about 1069$ on Amazon.com

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Dell's Latitude E5550 is a great business Ultrabook and, thanks to its old (but not obsolete) 4th generation Intel Core i5 processor, can be found at interesting prices.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + Qualcomm Gobi LTE (everything you will need for LAN, Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, HDMI, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio (great selection of ports that can be easily expanded thanks to a docking station)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit

• Weight; 2.1kg

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 110 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   110 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  826

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (87% Notebookcheck).

Pros:

• Slim and elegant design
• Outstanding input devices
• Upgradability
• Good performance and perfect screen color reproduction.

Contras:

• Relatively high power consumption.

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in search of an enterprise class PC that, even if it features older components, can still compete against the latest Lenovo Thinkpads and HP EliteBooks at just a fraction of the price.

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With its thickness of just 10mm, The HP Spectre 13 is a direct competitor of the Apple Macbook (2016).  One big difference, compared to the competition, is that HP managed to install 15W Intel Core i7 CPUs in this ultrathin form factor instead of using less powerful 4.5W Intel Core M series. The display is incredible, thin and with high contrast. To keep the device slim, HP utilizes a new technology called Piston Hinge.

Key characteristics

Other Characteristics:

• Ports: The Spectre 13, like every ultrathin notebook, has a relatively limited but better-than-usual selection of ports: 1xUSB 3.0 type-C port for charging, 2xUSB 3.1 Type-C Ports with Thunderbolt 3 and a 3.5mm audio jack, an USB Type-C to standard USB 3.0 dongle is bundled.
• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit
• Weight: 1.16kg
• PSU: 45W

(Typical) user groups:

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion but need a good amount of processor and storage performance.
• Multimedia enthusiasts, thanks to its good speakers and its integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU w/QuickSync that can accelerate up to H.265 video playback and even play some games at low details.
• Professional photographers and video editors, thanks to its 13.3" IPS display that offers an impressive contrast ratio of 1600:1 and a color gamut covering almost the entirety of sRGB (96%), plus a good amount of the AdobeRGB (63%) color spaces.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 85% (85%Notebookcheck.net and 4.7/5 Stars on Amazon), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Dual Thunderbolt 3 port
• Keyboard backlighting
• Typing experience,
• Lightweight,
• Innovative and luxurious design
• Awesome display with incredible contrast ratio
• Good performance
• The USB Type-C to USB 3.0 Type A adapter is already bundled

Contras:

• Slight fluctuating CPU performance under heavy load caused by thermal throttling, unfortunately with such a thin design this has to be expected
• Lack of a touchscreen, the probable cause is that by being so lightweight and by not being designed as a 2-in-1 convertible, a simple touch would practically tilt the device. For touch fanatics HP offers its sister model "HP Spectre x2" Convertible as alternative

Conclusion

The HP Spectre 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing too much performance and features.

You can buy it on Amazon.

 
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The  HP t730 Thin Client, HP’s most powerful desktop thin client, is ready to deploy in demanding environments right out of the box with an AMD quad-core APU, huge selection of interfaces (even legacy), OS and external server choices, and native support for 6 UHD/4K displays.

This small desktop PC, thanks to its AMD FirePro W2100, can also be used as a basic Workstation and thus is perfect for a team of CG professionals working connected to the cloud.

Specs Here:

• CPU: AMD RX427BB (Steamroller) 2,7-3,6Ghz 4 Cores / 4 Threads 4MB Cache 35W TDP 64bit
• CHIPSET: AMD Kaveri  FCH Socket FP3
• NETWORK: Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit Ethernet
• EXPANSION SLOTS: 2xSO-DIMM, PCI Express Half Height x8
• Audio: Realtek ALC290 With Stereo Speakers
• GPU 1: AMD Radeon R7 (Kaveri) w/1GB Dedicated RAM Integrated
• GPU 2: AMD FirePro W2100 2GB DDR3
• RAM: 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3L-1600 1,6Ghz 128bit Dual Channel
• STORAGE: 64GB M.2 SSD
• CONNECTIVITY: 6xUSB 2.0, 4x USB 3.0 (2x Internal), 4xAudio, 6xDisplayPort, RJ-45, PS/2 Mouse, PS/2 Keyboard, 2xSerial, Parallel 
• KEYBOARD: HP USB Keyboard
• MOUSE: HP USB Optical Mouse
• PSU: 85W
• PRICE: 1164€
• OS: Microsoft Windows Embedded 7P 64bit
• BUNDLED SOFTWARE: HP Device Manager, HP ThinUpdate, HP EasyTools, HP SmartZero Client Service, Agent Microsoft SCCM/EDM, HP Velocity, HP EasyShell, HP TrueGraphics

The Dell OptiPlex is a powerful, versatile, ultra compact and energy efficient business desktop. This PC is great for the enterprise world and features all major security options like Full Data Encryption.

Full Specs here:

• CPU: Intel Core i3-4160T 3,1 Ghz, Dual Core / Quad Threaded 3MB L3 Cache 37W TDP
• CHIPSET: Intel H81
• GPU: Intel HD Graphics 4400 Integrated
• NETWORKING: Gigabit Ethernet
• RAM: 4GB DDR3-1600 Single Channel
• STORAGE: 500GB Hard Drive
• CONNECTIVITY: DisplayPort, VGA, Ethernet,  6xUSB 2.0, 2xUSB 3.0, Audio 3,5mm Jack
• PSU: 65W
• KEYBOARD: Dell Standard Keyboard
• MOUSE: Dell Optical Mouse
• OPERATING SYSTEM: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional + Microsoft Windows 8.1 Pro 64

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 125 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   316 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  721

This powerful business laptop is an extremely valid gaming machine as well. Thanks to its rare combination of features, the MSI prestige packs in the great performance of a gaming laptop combined with the style, design and features of a business laptop.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Atheros AR8161/8165 Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity).

• Ports: USB 3.1 Type-C, 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, 3,5mm headphone, 3,5mm Microphone (great selection of ports, lacks only a docking station).

• Operating system: Windows 10 Professional 64bit

• Weight; 2.41kg (standard weight for high end laptops)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Business users that want a great amount of graphics power without breaking the bank with an ultra-expensive workstation.
• Professional photographers and video editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with almost full SRGB coverage.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 82% (on Notebookcheck), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Excellent performance
• Powerful quad speakers with subwoofer
• Keyboard backlighting
• Easy maintenance
• Amazing screen
• USB 3.1 type-C port

Contras:

• Lack of rigidity of the display lid, but it may be an isolated case
• Short battery life, which, sadly, is typical of this kind of High End/High Performance laptops

Conclusion

The MSI PE60 6QE Prestige iBuyPower Edition is a great choice if you are willing to spend some extra bucks for an extremely powerful, stylish and versatile machine.

You can buy and configure it on iBuyPower or directly on Amazon.

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Ever thought about a Pink Colored Gaming laptop? Yes, it exists, and this gaming and multimedia laptop with a feminine touch is called the HP Pavilion 15-ab116n!

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-3160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - cabled connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)

• Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia enthusiasts and gamers who want to save as much money as possible, but without compromises and to be able to get some extra performance thanks to the laptop's crossfire technology and future driver updates.
• Users and/or programmers of OpenCL based applications

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 5 Stars (5 stars on Amazon and 5 Stars at HP Store), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Extremely high performance
• Nice price
• Quiet operation
• Low operating temperatures
• Good quality FullHD display
• Unbeatable price/performance ratio.

Contras:

• Lack of gigabit Ethernet (only fast Ethernet is present), which is a typical defect of almost all HP made multimedia laptop.

Conclusion

The HP Pavilion 15-ab116 is a great choice for every videogamer and multimedia enthusiast. For its price of under 600€, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. If you are not convinced by the color, a blue colored unit and a more serious silver version with the same or even better specs are also available.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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This Laptop is one of the cheapest entries in the world of multimedia entertainment and gaming. With a price of just 700$, you will hardly find an equivalent laptop with similar gaming performance and build quality.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-3160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - cabled connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as it is limited to 100 Mbit/s)

• Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader (pretty good selection of ports)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia enthusiasts and gamers who want to save as much money as possible but without compromises and to be able to get some extra performance thanks to the laptop's crossfire technology and future driver updates.
• Users and/or programmers of OpenCL based applications.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 5 Stars (5 stars on Amazon and 5 Stars at HP Store), this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Extremely high performance
• Quiet operation
• Low operating temperatures
• Good quality FullHD display
• A good 16GB of RAM in Dual Channel mode
• Unbeatable price/performance ratio

Contras:

• Lack of gigabit Ethernet (only fast Ethernet is present) which is a typical defect of almost all HP made multimedia laptop.

Conclusion

The HP Pavilion 15-ab126 is a great choice for every videogamer and multimedia enthusiast. For its price of under 750$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles.

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The HP Envy 13 is one of the classiest Ultrabooks on the market. The sleek and light aluminum chassis will cause envy to many. Its luxurious 3K Ultra-High resolution screen, its great processing speed thanks to the Skylake 6th gen Core i5 and i7 CPUs and its bright display make the ENVY 13 an all-around winner in the Ultrabook category.

 Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking: Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi connectivity).

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, SD Card Reader (great selection of ports for an ultra-thin laptop).

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.4kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion but need a good amount of processor and storage performance that can stay always cool and quiet.
• Multimedia enthusiasts, thanks to its good speakers and its integrated Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU w/QuickSync that can accelerate up to H.265 video playback and even play some games at low details.
• Professional photographers and video editors, thanks to its 13.3" FullHD (1080P) IPS display that offers an impressive contrast ratio of 1400:1 and a color gamut covering almost the entirety of sRGB, plus a good amount of the AdobeRGB color spaces.
• Small & Medium Business users who don't need Windows 10 Professional, thanks to its TPM module and FingerPrint Reader.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 85% (85% on Notebookcheck.net) this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Awesome 4K display with incredible contrast ratio
• Good performance
• High quality aluminum chassis
• Extremely high quality speakers from Bang & Olufsen

Contras:

• Slight fluctuating CPU performance during heavy gaming load due to the strict power consumption limit, but unfortunately this has to be expected since this laptop uses an ULV type (15W CPU+GPU shared) CPU

• Very limited upgrade options and lack of easy-to-open maintenance hatch. This is a common drawback of this category (Ultrabooks). The M.2 2280 SSD Storage can be upgraded with a little technical knowledge though

Conclusion

The HP ENVY 13 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are willing to spend a few more bucks for great style & portability without sacrificing performance, cooling potential and features.

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The new HP Elitebook Folio G1 is the thinnest & lightest business laptop ever made (even thinner than the Macbook 12 2016!). If you are looking for a device that looks luxurious, is powerful enough for business workloads, extremely light and very silent this may be the right choice for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-8160 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (As of 2016 this is the best Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity you can get)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.1 Type-C ThunderBolt 3 and DisplayPort 1.2 Compliant, 3,5mm Audio (Extremely limited port selection, can be extended thanks to Thunderbolt Docking Stations)

• Weight: 979g (Just a bit heavier than the Macbook 12)

• Battery; 41Wh, 11 Hours Lifetime

• PSU: 45W

• Webcam: Infrared Webcam with Support for Windows Hello Facial Recognition technology

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Business users in need of a silent and lightweight PC that can deliver a good amount of performance.
• Home Cinema enthusiasts, thanks to its gorgeous screen, powerful Quad Bang & Olufsen speakers and the Intel QuickSync Video Encoder/Decoder, the Elitebook Folio G1 can deliver impressive movie and music playback.
• Typists and journalists, the Elitebook Folio's Keyboard is said to be even better than the one present in the Lenovo ThinkPad series, which, before the release of this laptop, was considered the best laptop keyboard ever made.

Reviews on other sites

With a score of 90% on Notebookcheck and 5 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.

Pros:

• Extremely light weight and portability,
• Sturdy case
• Best keyboard on the market,
• Gorgeous display
• Great Bang & Olufsen Speakers
• Completely silent operation
• Impressive infrared webcam

Contras:

• Lack of ports and adapters which is, by the way, already much better than its main rival: the Macbook 12
• The Alps ClickPad that sometimes doesn't register taps

Conclusion

The HP EliteBook Folio G1 is a very good device, but you should be aware of its limitations. If you are looking for an extremely mobile device and do not want to waive silent operation and a great keyboard, there is no reason why you shouldn't get this notebook.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The new Acer Travelmate P648 is the total package for a business computer. It has every feature a business user would need (it even has Thunderbolt 3), and all this goodness doesn't even cost too much at just 1106$.

Key characteristics:

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band-Wireless AC-7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + Huawei LTE Modem (As of 2016 this is everything you may need for internet connectivity

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, ThunderBolt 3, Ethernet, VGA, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, SD Card Reader (An amazing ports selection!)

• Weight: 1.6kg (Good Weight standard for an Ultrabook)

• Battery; 54Wh, 18 Hours Lifetime (!)

• PSU: 45W

• Webcam: HD Webcam (720P)

• Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64bit

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Business users that need a silent and lightweight PC that can do anything and deliver a great amount of performance.
• Home Cinema enthusiasts, thanks to its gorgeous screen, good speakers and the Intel QuickSync Video Encoder/Decoder. The Acer Travelmate P648 can deliver impressive movie and music playback.

Reviews on other sites

With a score of 89% on Notebookcheck and 5 stars on Amazon, this computer has an excellent rating.

Pros:

• Extremely high contrast FullHD IPS display
• Fast SSD storage
• Silent and cool operation
• Good keyboard
• LTE connectivity
• Thunderbolt 3 port
• Incredible high end smartphone-like battery life

Contras:

• CPU's limited use of Turbo Boost as a way of keeping the laptop cool

Conclusion

The Acer TravelMate P648 is one of the best business laptops, with probably the best price/performance ratio as of June 2016. This PC is a serious and deadly contender to Lenovo and HP's throne.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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This ultra-low priced business PC is an interesting blast from the past! Even if this laptop features older generation hardware and software, it still is an extremely valid computer, offering roughly the performance of a 600$ laptop at almost half the price.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for cabled connectivity, sadly doesn't support the latest and fastest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, VGA, HDMI, Ethernet, 3.5mm Audio (great selection of ports for this price range)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Window 10 Professional 64bit

• Weight; 2.32kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Office/home office users that don't need to travel much but prefer the versatility of a laptop.
• Users with a tight budget in search of something more powerful than the average Braswell based Cloudbook/Convertible.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 70 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 191 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  826

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra-Low 1280x720): Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (73% Notebookcheck and 4 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Amazing price/performance ratio
• Good cooling system
• Easy upgradability
• Matte display instead of the usual ultra-reflective monitors PCs of this price point have

Contras

• Poor battery life
• Low contrast ratio of its display, probably caused by the matte coating making it basically useless for professional photographers

Conclusion-

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for home office and small business users with a tight budget planning to use this computer mainly connected to the a/c plug. This laptop offers a lot of performance for an incredibly low price tag, defeating all of its cloudbook competitors.

You can buy right now for about 347$ on Amazon.com

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This relatively inexpensive high-end 2-in-1 convertible which packs the usual impressive build quality HP is known for.

  Alas this Computer has one of the best typing experiences on a 12.9" PC.

The Spectre x2 12 also features a powerful quad speaker from Bang & Olufsen (very impressive for a device so slim) that will make music enthusiasts very happy. The only drawback is that the processor performance and battery life are unfortunately just average (but not bad at all) for the category,

The HP Spectre x2 12 is one of the most versatile and stylish PCs and if you write heavily and/or you are a music lover, this may be the right computer for you. If you need a much more powerful CPU and you are willing to spend a few extra bucks, the Acer Aspire Switch 12 is a much better option.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 + LTE SIM Slot (the HP Spectre x2 12, like most convertible PCs, lacks cabled Ethernet interface but has all the latest tech for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and the possibility to add a Data SIM on selected models)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Connectivity: USB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C 3,5mm Audio, microSD card reader (limited connectivity typical of 2-In-1 Convertibles)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Writers looking for a versatile computer that can offer a great typing experience.
• Multimedia Enthusiast that are not really into computer gaming will find this PC very interesting, especially music fans.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 87/100 (87% on Notebookcheck and 5/5 Stars on Amazon.com) this computer has a great overall rating.

Pros:

• Great keyboard dock
• USB-Type C Port
• Great screen quality
• Great camera module from Intel
• Adjustable feet stand
• Silent fanless operation

Contras:

• Average CPU performance
• Battery life under heavy load

Conclusion

The HP Spectre x2 12 is one of the most versatile and stylish PCs, and if you write heavily and/or you are a music lover, this may be the right computer for you. If you need a much more powerful CPU and are willing to spend a few extra bucks, the Acer Aspire Switch 12 can be a much better option.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The Toshiba Portègè Z20t is the king of all 2-in-1 convertible business PCs, its build quality, screen and battery life are still unmatched by the competition. All this excellence makes this fantastic business laptop absolutely worth every penny of its high price.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-LM Ethernet, Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 (a/b/g/n/ac) w/ Bluetooth 4.2, Sierra Wireless EM7305 4G LTE, GPS (Impressive networking capabilities!)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Connectivity: 3xUSB 3.0, VGA, 2xHDMI, Docking Station, 3,5mm Audio, SD card reader (Incredible port selection that can be expanded via Docking Station)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Writers looking for a versatile computer that can offer a great typing experience.
• Business executives in search of a convertible PC that is rugged, powerful, feature-complete and at the same time portable and lightweight.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 85/100 (85% on Notebookcheck) this computer has a great overall rating.

Pros:

• Matte antireflective touchscreen
• High end keyboard and touchpad
• Pen support
• Fast storage
• Incredible battery life

Contras:

• High price
• The screen's low contrast caused by the matte coating

Conclusion

The Toshiba Portègè Z20t is an amazing convertible P one of (if not the best) 2-in-1 on the market today. If you are an enterprise user in need of a reliable, powerful and lightweight travel companion this may be the right device for you.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The new Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E560 is one of the best entry-level business laptops ever made, and thanks to its 6th gen Intel Core i5 processor, is even better than the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E550. It features good business performance, a great keyboard, matte screen and great all day battery life for the small price of just under 600$. You can also try to play some casual games during coffee breaks; just don't pretend too much from it.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3165 w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (usually everything you need for Cabled and Wi-Fi connectivity)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, docking station port (great selection of ports that can be expanded thanks to the docking station socket)

• Operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Pro 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit upgrade DVD

Weight

; 2.38kg (extremely lightweight for workstation standards)

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Business users that don't need too much memory intensive workloads.
• University students that want something more than a Chromebook.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core:  99 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   253 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1363 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Ultra Low 1280x720): (Playable)
• Company of Heroes 2: (Unplayable)
• Rise Of The Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews (83% Notebookcheck and 4.4/5 Stars on Amazon).

Pros:

• Quiet operation
• High quality casing
• Cool operation
• Long battery life
• Fast internet interfaces
• The great typing experience only Lenovo can provide

Contras:

• Matte but relatively dark and mediocre display

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users and students that need a good quality build and typing experience and don't need a lot of RAM or are willing to upgrade it soon.

You can buy right now for about 599$ on Amazon.com

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The HP x2 210 G1 is a basic business convertible. If compared to other convertible Cloudbooks, this PC offers a higher amount of memory (4GB) a slightly faster and bigger 64GB eMMC storage (instead of the usual 32GB) and very good speakers from Bang & Olufsen. If you only need internet browsing and office workloads for your business, and you value a lightweight yet sturdy companion, the relatively high price of 445$ is largely justified!

  Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard)

• Ports: USB 3.0, USB 2.0 Type-C, HDMI, 3,5mm Audio, microSD Card Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 1.2kg

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (79% Notebookcheck).

Pros:

• IPS Screen
• Silent and fanless design
• Long battery life
• USB Type-C connectivity

Contras:

• Short warranty and high price for Atom based cloudbook standards

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer an ideal choice for business users in need of a basic internet browsing companion and office convertible that has an extra long battery life and offers a superior build quality.

You can buy right now for about 445$ on Amazon.com

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The HP Probook 640 G2 is a total blast from the past! Even if it features all the latest technologies, this computer looks like it came straight from the era of strongly built and bulky business laptops. If you are a business professional that values more excellent build quality and connectivity options than weight and style this computer may be the right one for you.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet i219V Lan + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac w/Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card + HP lt4120 Qualcomm Snapdragon X5 LTE Modem (Everything you will need for online connectivity at max speeds)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort Audio, Ethernet, SD Card Reader, Docking Station, Smart Card reader (awesome selection of ports that can be expanded even further thanks to the Docking Station support)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 1.95kg (Very heavy for Ultrabook standards)

Reviews on other sites

This model got excellent reviews with an overall rating of 84% (Notebookcheck). Many platforms don't show any reviews yet (e.g. Amazon) simply because it's a very new device. 

Pros:

• Excellent and solid casing build
• Presence of a DVD drive
• High quality keyboard and touchpad
• Low temperatures
• Ultra-long battery life
• 4G LTE connectivity
• Great application performance

Contras:

• Heaviness
• Screen with bad viewing angles
• Loud & annoying fan

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for business professionals looking for a strong and reliable PC. 

You can buy it on Amazon.

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If you are an engineer looking for a laptop that is capable of running all your advanced CAD projects with ease without breaking your back, The HP Zbook 15 G3 can be your ideal choice.

This mobile workstation is incredibly thin and light for workstation standards (less than 3kg) and packs the incredible power of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 processor combined with a powerful, CAD/Maya/3D Studio+ optimized, mid-range professional 3D accelerator from Nvidia (Quadro M1000M).

Like all HP Z series computers, the system has been tested with military standards MIL-810 for working in extreme conditions of heat and humidity.

The system can, of course, run modern videogames pretty well, but if you are a gamer it may be better for you to save your bucks and buy the equivalent HP Pavilion 15 Touch , since it can offer about the same level of gaming performance at a much lower price.

Key Specifications

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel I219LM Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Card (everything needed for cabled and wireless connectivity)

• Ports: 4xUSB 3.0, 2xThunderbolt 3, HDMI 1.4, VGA, Ethernet, 3,5mm audio, SD card Reader (Awesome connectivity!)

• Operating system: Windows 7 Professional 64bit + Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 2.6kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Engineers and 3D modeling professionals looking for a powerful and portable device.
• Gamers that want a lot of performance in a less aggressive and more stylish design.
• Professional Photographers and Video Editors, thanks to its high quality IPS screen with an almost full SRGB coverage.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 4.5/5 stars (4.5/5 Stars on LaptopMag) this computer has an above-average rating.

Key points mentioned in the reviews & our take on them:

• Not surprisingly, this model gets a lot of praise for its excellent performance, for being one of the most lightweight workstations ever made, and its stylish and classy design.

• LaptopMag criticizes the excellent, but a bit too dim display, and its relatively high temperatures near the cooling vents.

Conclusion

The HP Zbook 15 G3 is one of the best workstations on the market, if you are a professional 3D graphics artist and you can tolerate the high operating temperatures, you will find a classy and powerful travel companion, if you just plan to play videogames you should definitely buy the similar HP Pavilion 15 Touch instead.

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The Dell Latitude 14 3470 is one of the cheapest high quality business laptops available in 2016. This computer is a good choice for small business users, thanks to its fullHD matte display, a relatively powerful 6th gen Intel core i3 Processor, upgradability and good build quality.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8111 Gigabit Ethernet + Atheros Wi-Fi b/g/n (Supports 1GBPs LAN connection that is great for this price, sadly Wi-Fi connectivity from Atheros, even if good and stable, doesn't support the recent Wi-Fi ac protocol and Bluetooth connectivity)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, Audio, RJ-45, SD Card Reader (standard selection of ports)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 98 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core: 251 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1363

Reviews on other sites

This model got good reviews (77% on Notebookcheck).

Pros:

• Great price/performance ratio
• Matte display
• Low price
• Convenient haptics

Contras:

• Slow SD Card reader
• Mediocre cooling system
• Lack of Enterprise features

Conclusion

The above characteristics make this computer a good choice for every small business users on a tight budget.

You can buy it right now for about 549$ on Amazon.com.

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The AMD based HP Pavilion lineup has just been refreshed with the latest AMD "Bristol Ridge" processors! With its price tag of just 550$/619€, Quad Core Processor and AMD Dual Graphics, The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for anyone entering into the world of multimedia and gaming computers.

The low price suggests this PC has also some flaws... like the mediocre battery life and the necessity of keeping the Graphic drivers constantly up to date to get the most performance in games, especially the ones not designed with AMD Dual Graphics in mind. Thankfully HP choose swisely what to sacrifice and the overall system performance leaves a good impression.

Key characteristics

Other characteristics

• Networking; Realtek RTL8101/2/3 Fast Ethernet + Realtek RTL 8723BE Wi-Fi b/g/n w/Bluetooth 4.0 (usually everything you need for Wi-Fi & browsing - both LAN and Wi-Fi connectivity doesn't reach top internet speed as they both are limited to 100 Mbit/s)

• Ports: USB 2.0, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI, Audio, RJ-45, SD card Reader, DVD Drive (pretty good selection of ports, especially because this model features a good old DVD Drive)

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Multimedia enthusiasts and gamers who want to save as much money as possible without compromises and to be able to get some extra performance, thanks to the laptop's AMD Dual Graphics technology and future driver updates.
• Users and/or programmers of OpenCL based applications.

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 75% at notebookcheck this computer has an above-average rating.

Pros:

• Extremely high performance for such a low price tag.

• Features a decent matte fullHD display instead of the more common HD glossy screen we are used to see.

• Blazing fast SSD storage,unheard of at 550$.
• Contrary to what most AMD haters will say, this PC is always cool & quiet.

Contras:

• Tricky to open the chassis, but you probably won't need it if not to install more storage.
• No USB 3.1/Thunderbolt 3. Well.. After all, it is just a 550$ PC! You can't expect this expensive technology to be featured in anything less than 1000$.
• Mediocre battery life. (yes this is really bad and the only real serious issue, even with the display set at ultra-low brightness the battery drains up very quickly!)

Conclusion

The HP Pavilion 15-aw004ng is a great choice for everyone who wants to enter into the videogamer and multimedia world. For its price of 550$, this is absolutely the best portable gaming platform available at this price point. As a plus, every future driver updates from AMD will make this laptop even more performant, thanks to the newly added crossfire profiles. A very well balanced laptop at a great price just be prepared to use the AC charger very, very often!

If you live in Europe, you can buy this computer on Amazon.

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The HP Envy 15t-as133cl is a cheaper, yet still extremely well built alternative to the more higher-end HP Spectre series. This PC is more lightweight and thinner than before, while packing extremely good performance thanks to its "Kaby Lake" 7th Gen Intel core i7. This PC is good for both office work and basic multimedia workloads. The limited RGB color coverage means it is a bad choice for professional photo/video editors.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (Wi-Fi connectivity only, supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 3xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio

• Operating system: Windows 10 Home 64bit

• Weight; 2.23kg

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7500U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• Power users who travel very often and need a very lightweight travel companion, but need a good amount of processor and storage performance that can stay always cool and quiet.
• The Multimedia enthusiast: Thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder, this system is great for music and videos.
• The small & medium business user who doesn't need Windows 10 Professional.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Medium 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4:(Low 1366x768) (Barely Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider:(Low 1366x768) (Barely playable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 79%(Notebookcheck.net) this computer has a good rating.

Pros:

• Compact and study chassis
• M.2 + 2.5" SATA III Slots for SSD and Hard Drive
• Impressive CPU Performance
• Good IPS panel
• Good battery life
• USB Type-C

Contras:

• Pulsating fan behavior under stress due to thermal throttling
• Inaccurate RGB reproduction caused by the touch layer
• Poor touchpad
• No dedicated graphics
• Lack of thunderbolt 3

Conclusion

The HP ENVY 15-as113nl Ultrabook is a great choice if you are looking for great style & portability for as little money as possible without sacrificing application performance and features.

You can buy it on Amazon.

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The Acer Travelmate is a good entry-level solution for business professionals. It offers good performance for a good price in an attractive, yet weakly built chassis.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, 3xUSB 2.0, HDMI, VGA, SD Card Reader, 3.5mm audio, Smart Card

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Weight; 2kg

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-6500U is still one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through every workload with ease.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need a very lightweight travel companion, but need a good amount of processor and storage performance that can stay always cool and quiet.
• The multimedia enthusiast, Thanks to its good speakers & Intel Quicksync Video Encoder/Decoder, this system is great for music and videos.
• Young professionals will find this PC an excellent entry into the office world.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Low 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 80% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a good rating.

Pros:

• Portability
• Great keyboard and display
• Good battery life
• Excellent connectivity
• Quiet & cool operation

Contras:

• Poor build quality
• Conservative cooling system that may cause heavy CPU throttling at full load
• Relatively inaccurate fingerprint reader and poor touchpad

Conclusion

The Acer Travelmate P449 Ultrabook is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful and portable little machine.

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The newly released HP Probook 650 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 Probook 650 G2. Other than this nothing else changed and the HP Probook 650 remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: Yes

• Weight; 2.31kg

 Application Performance

The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find this PC an excellent companion.

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Low 1366x768) (Playable)
• Battlefield 4 : (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 84% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Bright matte FullHD display
• Quiet cooling system,
• Docking and serial ports
• USB Type-C and great keyboard

Contras:

• Display that, even if very bright, has a very low contrast ratio
• Lack of keyboard backlight

Conclusion

The HP Probook 650 G3 is a great choice if you are a professional looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 1050$ on Amazon.

The HP Elitebook 820 G4 is much probably the best 12,5" enterprise notebook available as of early 2017! This PC packs in flawless build quality, excellent performance thanks to its 7th gen Intel Core i7-7500U and a blazing fast NVMe SSD (Solid State Drive) storage, a great display (especially for HP standards), input devices that are optimal for prolific typists, ultra-long battery life (more than 22 hours in idle!!) and excellent expandability. The HP Elitebook 820 G4 has no flaws, apart from it being extremely expensive at well over 1700$ and up to 2100$ with 512GB SSD and 4G LTE connectivity.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs).

• Webcam: HP TrueVision HD

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, SIM, Smart Card, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: No

• Weight; 1.26kg

(Typical) user groups

The above characteristics make this computer a great choice for:

• "Road Warriors" in need of a very versatile travel companion packed with a good amount of processor performance and connectivity features.
• Enterprise professionals will find in this PC the perfect companion.

Application Performance

The Intel Core i7-7500U is the second most powerful 15W CPU made by Intel. This dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through all the common business workloads with ease.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 139 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   329 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1645

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite: (Medium 1366x768) (Barely Playable)
• Tomb Raider: (Medium 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Medium 1366x768): (Barely Playable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 88% on Notebookcheck.net this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Bright matte IPS FullHD display
• Quiet cooling system
• Ultra-fast SSD storage
• USB Type-C
• Sturdy build quality
• Good input devices
• 4G LTE Modem support
• Ultra-long battery life
• 3 years warranty

Contras:

• Steep price tag

Conclusion

The HP Elitebook 820 G4 is the perfect choice for every enterprise professional that is looking for a powerful, sturdy and versatile machine.

You can buy it for 1750$ on Amazon.

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The newly released HP ProBook 640 G3 features the latest 7th gen Intel core i5 processor and thus its processing power and graphic performance are much improved if compared to the 2016 ProBook 640 G2. Other than this, nothing else changed, and the HP Probook 640 still remains one of the best (if not the best) upper mid-range business laptops. This PC's only serious drawback is the lack of a backlit keyboard that, for the computer's price range, should be standard nowadays.

Other characteristics

• Networking; Intel i219-V Gigabit Ethernet + Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/h/ac w/Bluetooth 4.2 (supports the latest Wi-Fi ac standard 866MBPs)

• Ports: 2xUSB 3.0, USB 3.0 Type-C, VGA, DisplayPort, Serial, SD Card Reader, 3,5mm audio, Docking Station, Fingerprint Reader

• Operating system: Windows 10 Pro 64bit

• Optical Drive: Yes

• Weight; 1.95kg

The Intel Core i5-7200U is one of the most powerful 15W CPUs ever made, this dual core / quad threaded processor is capable of blazing through most workloads with ease.

Benchmarks & Tests (Learn more about benchmarks)

Processor (Tested with Cinebench R15).

• Cinebench R15 Single Core: 124 Points

• Cinebench R15 Multi Core:   289 Points

 
Graphics Benchmarks: (Tested with 3DMark11)

• 3DMark 11:  1518 

Gaming Benchmarks:

• Bioshock Infinite (Low 1366x768): (Playable)
• Battlefield 4: (Unplayable)
• Rise of the Tomb Raider: (Unplayable)

Reviews on other sites

With an overall rating of 86% on Notebookcheck.net, this computer has a very good rating.

Pros:

• Fast NVMe SSD Storage
• Quiet cooling system
• Docking port
• USB Type-C
• 4G LTE support
• Great keyboard

Contras: