Ever since work-from-home became the norm, a laptop has become an integral part of running a business or carrying out office tasks. To be productive and efficient, you need a laptop that sports the ideal configuration of RAM, Storage, and processing speed while also being gentle on your eyes and ergonomically sound. Here are 5 of the top business laptops for you to consider.

 

HP 15s Ryzen - tentative price ₹ 52,000 onwards

Widely considered one of the best budget laptops, this 15.6-in HP laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 5 processor with a clock speed up to 3.7 GHz, ensuring high overall computing speeds are easily met. It offers memory (up to 16 GB) and storage (up to 1 TB) expansion, and high battery life, making it ideal for professionals who work on tight schedules and cannot afford to be stalled by a lack of power.

Highlights of the laptop

• Highly customisable, available in multiple configurations
• Windows 10 OS with lifetime validity
• Highest battery life in this price range

 

Acer Nitro 5 - tentative price ₹ 85,000 onwards

The Acer Nitro 5 is a robust, stable, and reliable laptop that can help you multitask across several programs and applications with ease. Its Intel i5 processor and 16 GB RAM allows you to carry out all work-related tasks while its dual-fan combo makes sure that the laptop does not heat up even during long work sessions. With a 15.6-inch Quad-HD display, integrated NVIDIA GeForce graphics card and terrific in-built speakers, this laptop is equally good for binging on web series or enjoying other streaming content.

Highlights of the laptop

• Highly customisable, available in multiple configurations
• Terrific audio-visual experience
• Stable and reliable performance

 

Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon - tentative price ₹ 1,00,000 onwards

Based on Intel’s EVO platform and using the latest 12th Gen processor, this Lenovo Yoga laptop has won several accolades for its efficiency, performance, and battery life. The in-built Iris XE graphics chip helps it double up as a gaming laptop as well making sure that life is not all about work. With a 13.3-inch screen and an ultra-lightweight of just under 1 kg, this laptop can be easily carried around on business trips or family vacations alike.

Highlights of the laptop

• Lightest and slimmest laptop in its category
• Convenient and comfortable combination of keyboard and the trackpad
• Comes with licensed Windows 10 Home and MS Office for 3 years

 

ASUS ROG Flow X13 - tentative price ₹ 1,15,000 onwards

Powered by an 8-core AMD Ryzen 9 processor, the Asus ROG is a thin and light 2-in-1 convertible laptop that packs a powerful punch. In a PCMark 10 benchmark test for office workloads, this model scored in the highest percentile giving evidence of its efficacy for business and professional use. When not in use as a traditional laptop, you can fold it to unleash its features of a 13.4-inch touchscreen tablet making this laptop the perfect travel companion.

Highlights of the laptop

• Crisp touchscreen 16:10 4K display with a resolution of 3840x2400 pixels
• Top-notch, verified performance for home and office use
• Ergonomic backlit keyboard

 

Dell XPS 13 (9310) - tentative price ₹ 1,25,000 onwards

This sleek and compact 13.4-inch laptop from Dell is renowned for its lightweight which makes it quite easy to carry around. Combine this with a 12-hr long battery life, and what you get is an extremely portable and mobile laptop. It comes with an 11th Gen Intel Core i7 processor which is, presently, the benchmark of computing speed and resilience. If you find the screen too small, you have the option of buying the Dell XPS 15 which has pretty much the same configuration and efficiency but with a larger 15-inch screen.

Highlights of the laptop

• Bright and vivid display with high colour accuracy
• Sleek and sophisticated build
• Ultra-fast computing speeds and multi-tasking ability

 

Apple 14-Inch MacBook Pro M1 Max - tentative price ₹ 2,55,000 onwards

This 14-inch MacBook regularly features in the list of the best laptops for professional use. It sports a 16 GB DDR4 RAM & 1 TB SSD drive that ensures you will never run out of space to store files, media and documents. The hyper-speed of this laptop is provided by a 10 Core CPU and an admirable 16 Core GPU that makes graphics, multimedia, and images come alive. The latest MacOS Monterey operating system makes it a very user-friendly and point-and-click device.

Highlights of the laptop

• High performance due to an uncommonly high CPU and RAM speed
• Battery life of up to 20 hrs
• 1080 pixels Full HD integrated webcam for capturing images and videos, and for live streaming

 

Here’s a quick snapshot of the laptops mentioned above:

Feature	Acer Nitro 5	Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon	ASUS ROG Flow X13	Dell XPS 13 (9310)	Apple MacBook Pro M1 Max
Price	~ ₹85,000	~ ₹1,00,000	~ ₹1,15,000	~ ₹1,25,000	~ ₹2,55,000
Screen	1.56-in QHD	13.3-in QHD	13.4-in 4K	13.4-in 4K	14.2-in Liquid Retina XDR
Processor	Intel Core i5	Intel Core i7	AMD Ryzen 9	Intel Core i7	Apple M1 Pro chip
Battery Life	~ 8 hrs	~ 8 hrs	~ 10 hrs	~ 12 hrs	~ 20 hrs

 

A good laptop can increase your productivity and help you accomplish multiple tasks conveniently. However, be prepared to shell out a good amount if you wish to buy a laptop with some top features. Fortunately, you do not need to compromise on quality due to the price tag. Using a Digital Product Loan you buy the laptop of your choice without having to dip into your savings. You can opt for lenders like HDB Financial Services, that can help fund your digital product needs by offering loans with minimal documentation and easy repayment options. You can apply for an instant Digital Product Loan online or by visiting your nearest HDB Financial Services branch.