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Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 for Business (15-inch, Intel) This is the one to buy

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-1065G7 |  GPU:  Intel UHD Graphics 620 |  RAM:  16GB |  Storage:  256GB SSD |  Display:  15-inch, 1504p |  Size:  13.4 x 9.6 x 0.6 inches |  Weight:  3.4 pounds The Surface Laptop 3 for Business with Intel processors is a better laptop than its AMD sibling. It has better performance, longer battery life, a faster hard drive and ships with Windows 10 Pro. If the gulf in price were wider — the Intel model is only $100 more expensive — then we might consider the AMD model, but we strongly recommend going to Microsoft's online store and ordering the business edition instead. Advertisement Ignoring Microsoft's misleading "for business" designation, the Surface Laptop 3 is one of the best 15-inch laptops around.  It has great performance, long battery life, a fast hard drive and ships with Windows 10 Pro. Plus, you get Microsoft's handsome aluminum chassis and a gorgeous display. If you're a fan of Microsoft's notebooks, this is the best lapt

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon The best business laptop with a killer keyboard

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CPU:  Intel i5-8250U |  GPU:  Intel UHD Graphics 620 |  RAM:  8GB |  Storage:  512GB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |  Display:  14-inch, 1080p |  Size:  12.7 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches |  Weight:  2.5 pounds Lenovo made our favorite business laptop even better by improving its speakers, giving it a svelte carbon fiber texture and adding some useful security features, including a webcam shutter and IR camera. You even get far-field microphones in case you want to use a digital assistant.  Advertisement On top of that, you get strong performance and a fast SSD. That means if you're working on large spreadsheets with plenty of calculations, the X1 Carbon will handle them with aplomb. You can also expect long battery life (on the 1080p model) and two gorgeous, 1080p and 4K display options, all in an impossibly lightweight chassis.  But it's those classic ThinkPad X1 features --- a durable (military tested) chassis, best-in-class keyboard and stylish black/red aesthetics --- that carry the X1 Carbon to

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15 A beautiful, versatile 2-in-1 laptops

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CPU:  Intel Core i7-1065G7 |  GPU:  Nvidia GeForce MX250 |  RAM:  12GB |  Storage:  512GB |  Display:  15.6-inch, 1080p |  Size:  14 x 9 x 0.6 inches |  Weight:  3.5 pounds We love a beautiful laptop. So we are infatuated with the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 15. With its royal blue aluminum frame, the Flex 15 is drop-dead gorgeous. And thanks to its 360-degree hinges and bundled S-Pen, its incredibly versatile transforming from a traditional clamshell into a powerful note-taking machine. And Samsung didn't stop there, the Flex 15 is also the first laptop to feature a QLED screen that's incredibly bright and vivid.  With its 10th Gen Intel Core i7 processor, the Flex 15 is a powerful workhorse, able to handle most productivity tasks with ease. And with its discrete Nvidia graphics card, the laptop can also do some light gaming. And despite its beautiful display, the Flex 15 still managed to last over 15 hours on our battery test, making it one of our longest lasting systems.  The H

Asus Chromebook C434 The best Chromebook overall

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CPU:  Intel Core m3-8100Y |  GPU:  Intel UHD 615 |  RAM:  4GB |  Storage:  64GB eMMC |  Display:  14-inch, 1080p |  Size:  12.6 x 8 x 0.6 inches |  Weight:  3.1 pounds With a larger display, longer battery life and stronger performance, the new Asus Chromebook Flip C434 is one of the best Chromebooks we've ever tested. It could easily be mistaken for one of Asus' pricier notebooks with its 2-in-1 matte-silver aluminum finish with chrome trim. The Chromebook Flip C434's 1080p panel that is both vivid and bright. Thanks to its Intel Core m3-8100Y processor, it's a reliable multitasker when combined with ChromeOS. And with ChromeOS' ability to work with Android apps, the laptop gains a lot more versatility. The Chromebook Flip C434 lasted 9 hours and 58 minutes of battery life, this laptop can transition from work to play with ease. It's a notable improvement over its predecessor with its larger display, great audio and solid performance. It's a great choice fo