What kind of laptop should I buy. I am actually asking myself this same question as my laptop needs to be replaced. I am happy with my current laptop but I will take you through the hottest laptops on the market that have a focus for online business.
Best Laptops for Home Business in 2019
Let’s jump right in and look at the laptops that are hitting the tops of most list for at home business for 2019, in no particular order.
DISCLAIMER: I have not personally worked with all these laptops and I am not a computer tech guy. I am a civil engineer who has worked with many types of computers and have done research to determine which laptops are hitting many of the top 10 picks of 2019.
- Lenovo ThinkPad
- Apple Macbook Pro
- Dell XPS 15″ 7590
- Microsoft Surface Book 2
- HP Spectre x360
- Asus Chromebook Flip
- Microsoft Surface Pro 7
- Dell Latitude 7480
- Lenovo Yoga C930
- HP Elite x360 G2
- Dell Inspiron 7000 15″
- Dell Precision 5530
- Samsung Chromebook Plus
Some research for this list came from PCmag.com, CNET, Techradar.com, PCWorld.com, Pastemagazine.com, inc.com, thewirecutter.com, plus some of my own experience with laptops I have used over the last 8 years.
Here’s a Quick Summary of Each Laptop
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 7th Gen 14" Ultrabook - 1920 X 1080 - Core i7 i7-8565U - 16 GB RAM - 512 GB SSD - Windows 10 Pro 64-bit - Intel UHD Graphics 620 - in-Plane Switch
- Processor Manufacturer: Intel
- Processor Type: Core i7
- Processor generation: 8th Gen
- Processor model: i7-8565u
- Processor speed: 1.80 GHz
2019 Apple MacBook Pro (16-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage, 2.3GHz Intel Core i9) - Space Gray
- Ninth-generation 8-Core Intel Core i9 Processor
- Stunning 16-inch Retina Display with True Tone technology
- Touch Bar and Touch ID
- AMD Radeon Pro 5500M Graphics with GDDR6 memory
- Ultrafast SSD
- Intel UHD Graphics 630
Dell XPS 15 laptop 15.6", 4K UHD InfinityEdge Touch, 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5, 1TB SSD storage, 16GB RAM, XPS7590-7565SLV-PUS
- 15.6" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) InfinityEdge anti-reflective touch IPS 100% a do be RGB 500-nits display
- 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9750h (12MB Cache, up to 4. 5 GHz, 6 Cores)
- 16GB DDR4-2666MHz, 2x8G
- 1TB PCIe SSD
- Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 4GB GDDR5
- 6-Cell 97Whr integrated
Microsoft Surface Book 2 15" (Intel Core i7, 16GB RAM, 512 GB), Silver
- Microsoft Surface Book 2 Features a 8th generation Intel Quad Core i7 Processor, 512 GB of storage, 16 GB RAM, and up to 17 hours of video playback
- Enhanced Graphics performance with NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 discrete GPU w/6GB GDDR5 Graphics Memory
- The fastest Surface Book yet, with 4x more power
- Vibrant PixelSense Display: now available with a new 15" touchscreen. Weight : Starting at 4.2 pounds including keyboard
- Four versatile modes of use and new USB-C port
ASUS Chromebook Flip C434 2-in-1 Laptop, 14" Full HD Touchscreen 4-Way NanoEdge, Intel Core M3-8100Y Processor, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC Storage, All-Metal Body, Backlit KB, Chrome OS- C434TA-DSM4T, Silver
- 14 inch Touchscreen FHD 1920x1080 4-way NanoEdge display featuring ultra-narrow bezels (5mm thin) around each side of the display that allows for a 14 inch screen to fit in the body of a 13inch laptop footprint.
- The FHD display has a durable 360 degree hinge that can be used to flip the touchscreen display to tent, stand, and tablet mode.
- Powered by the Intel Core m3-8100Y Processor (up to 3.4 GHz) for super-fast and snappy performance. If you use a ton of tabs or run lots of apps, this has the power to get it all done with ease.
- 4GB DDR3 RAM; 64GB eMMC storage and 2x USB Type-C (Gen 1) and 1s Type-A (Gen 1) ports plus a super bright backlit keyboard.
- The lightweight (3lbs) all-aluminum metal body makes the C434 both durable and beautiful for a timeless look that will never go out of style.
Microsoft Surface Pro 7 – 12.3" Touch-Screen - Intel Core i7 - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD – Matte Black
- Next-gen, best-in-class laptop with the versatility of a studio and tablet, so you can type, touch, draw, write, work, and play more naturally
- Faster than Surface Pro 6, with a 10th Gen Intel Core Processor – redefining what’s possible in a thin and light computer.
- More ways to connect, with both USB-C and USB-A ports for connecting to displays, docking stations and more, as well as accessory charging
- Standout design that won’t weigh you down — ultra-slim and light Surface Pro 7 starts at just 1.70 pounds
- All-day battery life up to 10.5 hours, plus the ability to go from empty to full faster — about 80% in just over an hour
- Free Upgrade to Windows 11 when available (see below).
Dell Latitude 7480 14” Business Laptop - TFJ45 (14” FHD Display, i7-7600U 2.80GHz, 16GB DDR4, 256GB SSD, Windows 10 Pro 64)
- 14-inch Full HD Anti-Glare (1920x1080) 720p HD Webcam with Microphone
- 60Whr 4-Cell Battery up to 13 Hours with Express Charge, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
- Intel 7th Gen Core i7-7600U (4MB Cache, 2.80GHz up to 3.80GHz Turbo Boost)
- Intel 8265 Dual-Band AC Wireless, Bluetooth 4.2, WiGig, USB-Type-C Display Port
- Intel HD Graphics 620, 16GB-2133MHz DDR4 Memory, 256GB M.2 Solid State Drive
HP EliteBook x360 1030 G2 13.3" Touchscreen LCD 2 in 1 Notebook - Intel Core i7 (7th Gen) i7-7600U Dual-core (2 Core) 2.80 GHz
- Iconic design
- Take it for a spin
- Superb protection
- Max Memory: 16 GB
Dell Precision 5530 1920 X 1080 15.6" LCD Mobile Workstation with Intel Core i7-8850H Hexa-core 2.6 GHz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD
- Country Of Origin: China
- Package Dimensions :8.89 Cm L X 33.274 Cm W X 49.022 Cm H
- Product Type:Notebook Computer
- Item Package Weight:3.289 Kilograms
SAMSUNG XE520QAB-K02US Chromebook Plus V2, 2-in-1, Intel Core m3, 4GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, 13MP Camera, Chrome OS, 12.2", 16:10 Aspect Ratio, Light Titan
- Plus Chromebooks offer fast performance, smooth video calls and ample storage
- LIGHTWEIGHT 2-in-1 DESIGN At just under 3 pounds, the Chromebook Plus is lightweight. Easily fold it into tablet mode for comfortable viewing and browsing
- POWER AND PERFORMANCE Tackle anything with a long-lasting battery and Intel Core m3 processor. Store more with 64GB of built-in memory and add more with a microSD card
- BUILT-IN PEN Experience the power of the precise built-in pen that never needs charging. It's always ready to write, sketch, edit, magnify and even take screenshots
- TWO CAMERAS Fold your laptop into tablet mode to capture clear shots or zoom in with the 13MP world-facing camera with autofocus. Or video chat with the front camera
- CHROME OS AND GOOGLE PLAY STORE Navigate intuitively with the keyboard and touchpad. Easily download your favorite apps, movies and games from Google Play.Bluetooth:v4.0.Power:39 Wh
Any laptop you can imagine for your business success can be found in one of these laptops I have listed above. You may be a student and your focus is primarily on school. You may have a corporate business career and need power and mobility. You may be starting your first online business and need to save money.
There is a real solution to your needs here.
Feel free to ask questions below in the Comment Section or send me an Email and I will respond to you quickly.
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Bestseller No. 1 
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6" Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 256GB SSD Storage, 12MP Center Stage Camera, Touch ID, Midnight
- SPEED OF LIGHTNESS — MacBook Air with the M4 chip lets you blaze through work and play. With Apple Intelligence,* up to 18 hours of battery life,* and an incredibly portable design, you can take on anything, anywhere.
- SUPERCHARGED BY M4 — The Apple M4 chip brings even more speed and fluidity to everything you do, like working between multiple apps, editing videos, or playing graphically demanding games.
- BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE — Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.*
- UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE — MacBook Air delivers the same incredible performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in.*
- A BRILLIANT DISPLAY — The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display supports 1 billion colors.* Photos and videos pop with rich contrast and sharp detail, and text appears supercrisp.
- LOOK AND SOUND YOUR BEST — Everything looks and sounds amazing with a 12MP Center Stage camera, three mics, and four speakers with Spatial Audio.
Bestseller No. 2 
HP 16GB Memory Laptop with Microsoft 365-1.1TB Storage - Intel Inside | Anti-Glare Display, 64GB SSD and 1TB Cloud Storage, 2-Cores CPU, Fast Charge and 12hrs Battery, no Mouse
- 【Make the most out of your 365】Bring your ideas to life.Your creativity now gets a boost with Microsoft 365. Office - Word, Excel, and Power Point - now includes smart assistance features that help make your writing more readable, your data clearer and your presentations more visually powerful. 1 -Year subscription included.
- 【14" HD Display】14.0-inch diagonal, HD (1366 x 768), micro-edge, BrightView. With virtually no bezel encircling the display, an ultra-wide viewing experience provides for seamless multi-monitor set-ups
- 【Processor & Graphics】Intel Celeron, 2 Cores & 2 Threads, 1.10 GHz Base Frequency, Up to 2.60 GHz Burst Frequency, 4 MB Cahce, Intel UHD Graphics 600, Handle multitasking reliably with the perfect combination of performance, power consumption, and value
- 【Ports】1 x USB 3.1 Type-C ports, 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A ports, 1 x HDMI, 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack, and there's a microSD slot
- 【Windows 11 Home in S mode】You may switch to regular windows 11: Press "Start button" bottom left of the screen; Select "Settings" icon above "power" icon;Select "Activation", then Go to Store; Select Get option under "Switch out of S mode"; Hit Install. (If you also see an "Upgrade your edition of Windows" section, be careful not to click the "Go to the Store" link that appears there.)
Bestseller No. 3 
HP 14 Laptop, Intel Celeron N4020, 4 GB RAM, 64 GB Storage, 14-inch Micro-edge HD Display, Windows 11 Home, Thin & Portable, 4K Graphics, One Year of Microsoft 365 (14-dq0040nr, Snowflake White)
- READY FOR ANYWHERE – With its thin and light design, 6.5 mm micro-edge bezel display, and 79% screen-to-body ratio, you’ll take this PC anywhere while you see and do more of what you love (1)
- MORE SCREEN, MORE FUN – With virtually no bezel encircling the screen, you’ll enjoy every bit of detail on this 14-inch HD (1366 x 768) display (2)
- ALL-DAY PERFORMANCE – Tackle your busiest days with the dual-core, Intel Celeron N4020—the perfect processor for performance, power consumption, and value (3)
- 4K READY – Smoothly stream 4K content and play your favorite next-gen games with Intel UHD Graphics 600 (4) (5)
- STORAGE AND MEMORY – An embedded multimedia card provides reliable flash-based, 64 GB of storage while 4 GB of RAM expands your bandwidth and boosts your performance (6)
Bestseller No. 4 
HP Rose Gold Ultrabook Laptop with Microsoft Office 365, Intel 2-Core CPU, 1.1TB Storage (1TB OneDrive and 64GB SSD), 8GB RAM, Windows 11, No Mouse
- 【Exceptional Storage Space】Equipped with DDR4 RAM and eMMC Solid State Drive, runs smoothly, responds quickly, handles multi-application and multimedia workflows efficiently and quickly.
- 【Processor】Intel Celeron N4500(2 Cores, 2 Threads, Max Boost Clock Up to 2.80Ghz, 4MB Cache). Intel UHD Graphics 600. This 14-inch laptop is also equipped with Windows 11 S, which makes your work or study easy and convenient.
- 【Tech Specs】1 x USB-C 3.0. 2 x USB-A 3.0. 1 x HDMI. 1 x Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack. 1 x SD Card Reader. Wi-Fi. Windows 11 S, 1-Year Microsoft Office 365, Bluetooth. Up to 11 hours and 30 minutes battery life. HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support. HD Audio with stereo speakers.
- 【Designed for the Office】With Windows 11, Intel UHD Graphics 600, Bluetooth. Up to 11 hours and 30 minutes battery life. HP Imagepad with multi-touch gesture support. HD Audio with stereo speakers, it ensures a stylish and innovative look, excellent portability, and is suitable for daily work and play. It is a great choice for businesses, offices, or students.
Bestseller No. 5 
Dell 15 Laptop DC15250-15.6-inch FHD 120Hz Display, Intel Core 3 Processor 100U, 8GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB SSD, Intel UHD Graphics, Windows 11 Home, Onsite Service - Carbon Black
- Effortlessly chic. Always efficient. Finish your to-do list in no time with the Dell 15, built for everyday computing with Intel Core 3 processor.
- Designed for easy learning: Energy-efficient batteries and Express Charge support extend your focus and productivity.
- Stay connected to what you love: Spend more screen time on the things you enjoy with Dell ComfortView software that helps reduce harmful blue light emissions to keep your eyes comfortable over extended viewing times.
- Type with ease: Write and calculate quickly with roomy keypads, separate numeric keypad and calculator hotkey.
- Ergonomic support: Keep your wrists comfortable with lifted hinges that provide an ergonomic typing angle.
- Dell Services: 1 Year Onsite Service provides support when and where you need it. Dell will come to your home, office, or location of choice, if an issue covered by Limited Hardware Warranty cannot be resolved remotely.
Wonderful article, just the right post filled with great information about all laptops and electronic’s.
I have an old Toshiba laptop, it’s about 8 years old. I need a new one because it has it’s moments.
Everyday there is a problem! Now, I am using my Android, which is not an easy task, as I try to keep up with the intense Super Affiliate Challenge.
Awesome info at the right time. Great Job!
Thank you so much for the encouragement. It’s amazing how many great options are on the market and there is one that will fit every need.
I was recently amazed at how much better the laptops had gotten. I bought my son a Dell 2-in-1 laptop for college and it was ridiculous as to how fast it was, how thin it was and how many cool new things it has for social networking; and it can be used like a tablet.
I was impressed.
This is really helpful for people looking for a new laptop. My laptop is still in really great condition. But if I ever decide to get a new one, I will have to look through this article again. Thank you for all of the information. It would have been a little more helpful if it had more about each laptop though. I will have to look over this if I am just scanning for a minute. After I could go and look up more information on each one. This is a really good start to finding one.
Thank you for comment about adding more information about each laptop. I agree that is something I should do. I’m a little concerned about making the article too much longer but I think you have a great point about at least adding a little more to each one.
I appreciate the heads up and I will add some more information, most likely this week.
Thank you.
I still have my old Dell Laptop I got five years ago and it works fine still. I guess I’m from the old school where you have to make do with what you have or just too cheap to buy something new. But to be honest I have used this computer for all of my blogging and everything I need but am looking at something new down the road. I like the choices you have up on here and will be checking them out. Great article. You out did yourself!
Thank you for the compliment. It’s amazing how much time it took to research and write that article. I am creating another article now on the docking stations for each laptop on that list and guess what? It’s taking a long time to do that also.
I tend to use my computers and laptops for a long time but there comes a time when it decides to take it’s last breath and I get the blue screen from hell, or something like that and than we get to go find ourselves a new fancy hot rod. Even the cheapest and least powerful laptops on this list are still incredible from what we used in the past.
Let me know when you do upgrade and what you choose.
What a great post, you have written extensively on this topic laptop. You have clearly differentiated the laptops that you have made it easy for one to choose whichever he/she likes.
Where my eye is on the the top two but I can’t give it a go now my purse isn’t telling me the truth, I will recommend anyone who wants laptop to this site.
It is a great site.
Thank you for the kind words. The top two or three definitely show up more on top laptop reviews for 2018 but they are not necessarily the best laptops for everyone. Some people may want the bigger work horse laptops and others just want to surf the web and can spend a lot less money; but this list definitely has something for everyone.
Awesome post there are so many laptops on the market that it sometimes confuses people about what to buy, but the post that you have written is great this will help your readers know what to look for and how to spend their money. Excellent review.
Thank you Norman. There are definitely places to go to get more detailed information but I wanted to begin the discussion of many of the top laptops of 2018 with this article. I was surprised at how quickly it grew in size as I began writing some basic things about each laptop.