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
2019 HP Spectre x360 Laptop Computer: 10th Gen Intel Quad-Core i7 10510U up to 4.9GHz 16GB DDR4 RAM 512GB PCIe SSD + 32GB Optane 15.6" 4K Ultra HD Touchscreen 2-in-1 GeForce MX250 2GB Windows 10
- ▶10th Gen Intel Core i7-10510U (1.8 GHz base frequency, up to 4.9 GHz base with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 8 MB cache, 4 cores)
- ▶15.6" diagonal 4K (3840 x 2160) IPS micro-edge WLED-backlit multitouch-enabled edge-to-edge glass with Corning Gorilla Glass NBT, 340 nits, 72% NTSC Display; NVIDIA GeForce MX250 with 2GB dedicated graphics memory
- ▶ 16GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM Memory for full-power multitasking; 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD + 32GB Intel Optane Save files fast and store more data. With massive amounts of storage and advanced communication power, PCI-e SSDs are great for major gaming applications, multiple servers, daily backups, and more.
- ▶ 360° flip-and-fold design; Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5 Combo; 2 USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C with Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s signaling rate, Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, HP Sleep and Charge); 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (HP Sleep and Charge); 1 AC smart pin; 1 HDMI 2.0b; 1 headphone/microphone combo
- ▶ Windows 10 Home 64-Bit, Dark Ash Silver, Sandblasted Anodized Finish
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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SaleBestseller No. 1 
HP Stream 14" HD BrightView Laptop, Intel Celeron N4120, 16GB RAM, 288GB Storage (128GB eMMC + 160GB Docking Station Set), Intel UHD Graphics, 720p Webcam, Wi-Fi, 1 Year Office 365, Win 11 S, Silver
- 【Upgraded】Seal is opened for upgrade only, 1-Year warranty on Upgraded RAM/SSD and original 1-Year Manufacture warranty on remaining components. 【14" HD BrightView Display】14-inch diagonal 1366 x 768 (HD) bright view display. The captivating clarity and brilliance will surely enhance your work and entertainment endeavors.
- 【Intel Celeron N4120】Immerse yourself in a world of power and efficiency, where an ultra-low-voltage platform optimizes energy usage. Experience seamless multitasking and smooth performance with the 4-core, 4-way processor.
- 【16GB DDR4 RAM】Seamlessly tackle resource-intensive tasks, smoothly run multiple applications simultaneously, and enjoy lightning-fast responsiveness that keeps you in the flow.【288GB Storage (128GB eMMC + 160GB Docking Station Set)】Massive storage space for your files, applications, and multimedia content, providing fast and reliable data access.
- 【Intel UHD Graphics】Enjoy solid image quality that brings your everyday content to life with vibrant colors and sharp details.【720p HD Camera】Provides high quality video calls, virtual meetings and online interactions.
- 【Windows 11 Home in S Mode】【Dimensions & Weight】12.76 x 8.86 x 0.71 inches, 3.24 lbs.【Ports】1 x USB-C 3.0, 2 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x Media Card Reader, 1 x Headphone/ Microphone combo, 1 x AC Smart Pin. 【1 Year Office 365】【Bonus Docking Station Set】1x 7-in-1 Docking Station with 128GB Storage, 1x 32GB MicroSD Card with Adapter, 1x Type-C Data Cable, 1x 3-in-1 Charging Cable, 1x Suede Cleaning Cloth.
SaleBestseller No. 2 
15.6-FHD-Laptop Student-Laptop, 16GB RAM 1TB SSD, Intel Pentium Quad-Core N100 Processor (Up to 3.4GHz) Backlit Keyboard Fingerprint WiFi 6 BT5.2 Business-Laptop, 2 Years Warranty Windows 11 Laptop
- High Performance:The NIMO Laptop is powered by the 12th Gen Intel Alder Lake-N100 processor, featuring 4 cores, 4 threads, and speeds up to 3.4GHz. With its advanced Gracemont core design, it delivers 45% better efficiency, ensuring smooth multitasking for work, study, and entertainment. Experience reliable, high-performance computing tailored to your everyday needs.
- Stunning Display:The NIMO Laptop boasts a 15.6" Full HD display with vibrant 1080P resolution, an 85% screen-to-body ratio, and ultra-slim bezels. This combination delivers exceptional clarity, immersive visuals, and reduced eye strain, making it perfect for work, creative design, and entertainment. Whether you're working or relaxing, enjoy a premium viewing experience that brings your content to life.
- Easy Connectivity: The NIMO Laptop provides versatile connectivity with USB 3.0 and a full-function Type-C port, along with an M2.0 privacy camera, a backlit keyboard, and a fingerprint sensor. These features enhance convenience, security, and productivity, making it the perfect companion for work or creativity on the go.
- Quick Charging:The NIMO Laptop comes with a 65W PD fast-charging adapter and Type-C data cable, delivering rapid charging for the laptop and compatibility with 95% of Type-C devices. This versatile solution eliminates the need for multiple chargers, making it perfect for travel and on-the-go convenience. Stay powered up effortlessly wherever you are.
- Worry-Free Support: The NIMO Laptop comes with a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, 90-day risk-free returns, and 24/7 customer support, ensuring reliable after-sales service. Enjoy peace of mind with worry-free ownership and exceptional customer care designed to meet your needs.
SaleBestseller 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 Pavilion 15.6" HD Touchscreen Anti-Glare Laptop, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD Storage, Intel Core Processor up to 4.1GHz, Up to 11 Hours Long Battery Life, Type-C, HDMI, Windows 11 Home, Silver
- 【Processor】 Intel Core i3-1115G4 (up to 4.1 GHz with Intel Turbo Boost Technology, 6 MB L3 cache, 2 cores, 4 threads)
- 【Display】 15.6" diagonal, HD (1366 x 768), touch, micro-edge, BrightView, 220 nits, 45% NTSC, Touch Screen, enjoy your photos, movies, and games with the crisp quality.
- 【RAM and Storage】RAM is upgraded to 16GB high-bandwidth RAM to smoothly run multiple applications and browser tabs all at once; Hard Drive is upgraded to 1TB PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive allows to fast bootup and data transfer.
- 【Ports】1 SuperSpeed USB Type-C 5Gbps signaling rate; 2 SuperSpeed USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate; 1 HDMI 1.4b; 1 AC smart pin; 1 headphone/microphone combo
- 【Operating System】Windows 11 Home Operation System
SaleBestseller No. 5 
Acer Aspire 3 A315-24P-R7VH Slim Laptop | 15.6" Full HD IPS Display | AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Quad-Core Processor | AMD Radeon Graphics | 8GB LPDDR5 | 128GB NVMe SSD | Wi-Fi 6 | Windows 11 Home in S Mode
- Purposeful Design: Travel with ease and look great doing it with the Aspire's 3 thin, light design.
- Ready-to-Go Performance: The Aspire 3 is ready-to-go with the latest AMD Ryzen 3 7320U Processor with Radeon Graphics—ideal for the entire family, with performance and productivity at the core.
- Visibly Stunning: Experience sharp details and crisp colors on the 15.6" Full HD IPS display with 16:9 aspect ratio and narrow bezels.
- Internal Specifications: 8GB LPDDR5 Onboard Memory; 128GB NVMe solid-state drive storage to store your files and media
- The HD front-facing camera uses Acer’s TNR (Temporal Noise Reduction) technology for high-quality imagery in low-light conditions. Acer PurifiedVoice technology with AI Noise Reduction filters out any extra sound for clear communication over online meetings.
- Wireless Wi-Fi 6 Convenience: Maintain a strong, consistent wireless signal with Wi-Fi 6 (aka 802.11ax) and 2x2 MU-MIMO technology.
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Hmm…Very interesting list of laptops. Any reasons why you rank the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon as your top recommendation? Is it because it’s more cost effective or what?
Hey Jerry. I personally wouldn’t list the Lenovo ThinkPad as my top recommendation because I need a more powerful work station as I am an engineer and have some demanding software. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon came up significantly more times in in other top laptop reviews for 2018. That is the only reason I have it in the top spot. I hope that helps and clears this up.
This list is not created by a set of specific criteria and strenuous testing, rather it is my compilation of many other top laptop reviews for 2018. I personally like the Dell Precision 5520 since it is more powerful and is better suited as a work station.
So many choices! I do need a laptop. Right now I have a Microsoft Surface (the first one with the small screen). I really do want something with a larger screen and the keypad is not optimal either. You have a lot of choices. Which one would you recommend as being the best budget pick with a good size screen?
The Dell XPS 15 is around $1200 with a 15.6″ screen. I personally wouldn’t go smaller than a 15″ screen. The Dell Latitude is also a good buy, also near $1200 but with a slightly smaller 14.0″ screen. I don’t mean to keep bringing up Dell here but they Dell Inspiron 15 7000 with a 15.6″ screen, also for about $1200 is another good buy. This one will be slightly heavier and thicker as it has dual fans and is better for gaming.
Many of the others have either smaller screens than I like or are closer to the $2000 dollar price range. You can always get a great laptop with the i5 core processor instead of the i7 which will get you a great laptop at a significantly reduced price.
Great post! My husband has an older Mac Pro and we have loved it. It is about 8 years old now though, and it is suffering a bit. I got a cheaper computer to have for myself because I figured I didn’t need a MacBook, but I wish I had just spent the extra money now!! They really are great laptops.
You are another person I can add to my list of people who love the MacBook Pro. That seals the deal for me. I will make the MacBook one of my next purchases.
Thanks for the comment and a great reference for the MacBook Pro.
This is great! I definitely am still sporting my MacBook Air and need to update to a Pro ASAP! – Though this info is great for other options that I totally didn’t even think of!
I currently use the Dell Precision 5520, as it was my companies choice for me, which has turned out to be very powerful. I recently bought a Dell Inspiron for my son who is mostly focused on college. There are so many different types of laptops on the market but this list is really great to help people find about anything they need based on their unique situations. I’m glad this list has helped you.
Hey, Rick, great article. I use a Lenovo Ideapad with a touchscreen for work, but lately I have been interested in getting a new computer since mine seems to lack the resources I need for several tasks.
I like the apple macbook pro, the touchscreen is a nice feature I look for on computers.
The specs don’t look bad either, I will definitely take a look at that model.
That MacBook Pro sure seems to get a lot of great reviews and everyone I know who has it, absolutely loves it. It makes me want to get one in the future. Stop back by and let me know if you get the MacBook Pro and if you really end up liking it.