No matter if you’re an interior design leader presenting their latest product to potential investors or a developer correcting software bugs, remote work requires a laptop capable of managing demanding tasks without delay. Finding one may feel like searching for the proverbial needle in the digital haystack!
The best remote work laptops are lightweight and offer bright displays, making them comfortable to work on for extended periods. In addition, their long-lasting battery power ensures uninterrupted workflows.
Acer Swift 3
At a time when every laptop seems determined to outwit its predecessors, the Acer Swift 3 stands out with its calm simplicity. Crafted entirely of silver metal, its body tapers to a narrow base without unnecessary features or design flourishes. Furthermore, its thin 3:2 2256×1504 IPS display may seem odd at first but is plenty bright enough and covers 97% of sRGB color gamut coverage.
Its Intel Core i5-8250U CPU performs favorably among similar laptops in productivity benchmarks and its AMD Vega 8 GPU can handle light gaming at low settings. Furthermore, this notebook comes equipped with 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD storage to speed boot-up times and load times; memory expansion to 32GB is available if working with large files or video content is needed.
The Acer Swift 3 provides up to 12 hours of battery life, enough for full day Web browsing and video playback. Additionally, this portable computing power offers two USB-C charging ports (with one always active for charging), as well as an HDMI port – though its only real drawback is not having a headphone jack – however you can still use Bluetooth headphones or built-in speakers as audio alternatives; otherwise dongles may be necessary if using more traditional peripherals; nevertheless it remains an ideal choice for remote workers or students needing reliable portable computing power while travelling light!
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 (AMD)
Lenovo’s ThinkPad X-series laptops are tailored towards business users looking for thin and light machines with extra security features, long battery life, and legendary Lenovo durability. Unfortunately, however, these models don’t come cheap; for the ThinkPad X13 alone (not part of the more costly X1 lineup with Carbon or Yoga variants) expect to pay around $2400 before discounts.
The X13 can be purchased with either Intel or AMD processors, with AMD being generally preferred. For instance, an entry-level AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 4450U model costs $626 and boasts 8 GB of RAM, 128 GB SSD storage space, and an unappealing 1366 x 768 display.
Geekbench 5 revealed that AMD mobile CPUs far outshone similar Intel mobile CPUs when tested against multi-core tests, with its integrated Vega 6 GPU scoring 10,477 in OpenCL benchmark. When put through real world use productivity tests, however, the X13 proved responsive and quick in its response times – it even proved strong enough to withstand wear-and-tear seen in busy offices!
As with other ThinkPads, the X13 features an excellent trackpad, spill-resistant keyboard and extra durability certifications not typically found with Ultrabooks. Furthermore, its generous port selection includes two USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C ports as well as HDMI 2.0 connectivity; unfortunately it lacks Thunderbolt 3.
Dell XPS 15
The Dell XPS 15 stands at the pinnacle of Dell’s premium XPS line, making it a fantastic option for remote work. Redesigned this year with subtle tweaks that add modern flair, the XPS 15 features subtle updates which feel fresh and modern.
The new XPS 15 is thinner, lighter and boasts an enhanced display than its predecessor. Pixel-turning technology has addressed concerns over “screen burn,” with richer colors featuring brighter whites and deeper blacks than before. Furthermore, this model boasts a smaller footprint with additional port options such as two USB-C ports on one side as well as headphone jack and full-sized SD card slot on its opposite side – while still remaining portable enough for travel use.
Like its larger siblings, this XPS 17 features an exceptional keyboard and touchpad as well as premium build quality – all at an expense worthy of users seeking top performance with eye-catching design.
The XPS 15 boasts some truly remarkable specifications for its size, including up to an Intel i9 H-series processor and an NVIDIA RTX 40 series GPU. Storage can be user-upgraded from 256GB up to 2TB using PCIe NVMe drives; slim laptops tend to reduce ports over time but the XPS has two Thunderbolt 4 ports as well as a headphone jack and full-sized SD card reader for added flexibility.
Lenovo Yoga 7i
The Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 laptop is an outstanding all-around 2-in-1 solution. Featuring an elegant yet comfortable design, great battery life and an outstanding display for entertainment purposes, as well as fingerprint sensor and facial recognition IR camera for security, its Intel CPU is suitable for light productivity workloads but may struggle with more demanding tasks like video editing. Furthermore, its 15 hour light productivity battery ensures no hassle on business trips when packing lighter tasks for light productivity tasks.
The Yoga 7i’s display is both vibrant and wide-viewing angle-friendly, featuring very good color accuracy. HDR content can also be supported, with up to 400nits maximum brightness. Lenovo Vantage allows for customization of screen settings including its Super Resolution feature that can upscale videos to higher resolutions.
The Yoga 7i features a sturdy metal chassis with sturdy hinges, featuring an attractive slim profile and weighing only 3.2 pounds. It has a comfortable keyboard deck for typing on, responsive trackpad, USB-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4 data transfer/video output/Power Delivery 3.0 charging, standard USB ports to charge older devices as well as audio jack and HDMI connectivity to connect an external display monitor or screen.