Business Laptop - Under $3500

flyingpig on 01/10/2022 - 16:54
Last edited 03/10/2022 - 15:58

Looking for a new business laptop as my all day work laptop

Needs:

  • 14" or under screen size (Shall be easy to carry so not looking for anything over 14")
  • Decent battery life (around 8 hours if possible)
  • Touch screen is not important / Dont care about Oled screens
  • No known heating issues
  • RAM 32 GBs (or capable enough to upgrade to min 32 GBs) - Will have15-20 browser tabs, discord, slack, telegram, outlook, tradingview etc so needs to be quick.
  • Charging via USB - C is possible, not mandatory though
  • Comes with a Web cam
  • No Macs pls/ Windows only

What I have seen so far, Lenovo X1, Thinkpad, HP Spectre x360, XPS 13, Alienware but confused. Would appreciate suggestions.
Thanks !!

Computing

Comments

  • scrimshaw on 01/10/2022 - 17:32
    +4

    Thinkpad T14 G3 maybe?

    https://www.notebookcheck.net/Lenovo-ThinkPad-T14-G3-review-…

    1.4kg
    Battery life tested for 13 hours of websurfing
    power efficient Ryzen APU, 6~8 cores depending on configuration
    16:10 display
    3 years of On-site warranty by default.

    Not super expensive either, only $2109, making it cheaper than the Dell XPS 13 9315 but choosing 32GB of RAM will set you back $2,734. RAM is soldered.

  • OpayuOnam on 01/10/2022 - 17:57
    +3

    I'd say pay a bit more and get the T14s, it has significantly better build quality.

  • AndyC1 on 01/10/2022 - 18:49

    Yes pigs can fly. Username verified as wrong.

  • AustriaBargain on 01/10/2022 - 18:54

    No Macs pls/ Windows only

    Shame, a Mac would meet your needs and price perfectly.

  • JIMB0 on 01/10/2022 - 20:07

    Camry

  • RonaRigs on 01/10/2022 - 20:24
    +1

    Hi Flyingpig, I've been running a XPS13 9310 i7 for the last year and it works really well as a business laptop. Running 2-3 screens each day, multiple chrome tabs, viewpoint, business banking etc with no issue. Whilst connected to my rig it has no issue, however If I spent a day out of the office I'm lucky to have the battery last a whole day. (8-9 Hours)

    Another downside of the XPS13 is the webcam, it runs only 720p. Easy fix with a Logitech brio or some other webcam if you do Zooms.

    My wife runs a Lenovo X1 and it runs well however the performance of the Dell seems to be much better even with similar specs.

    A few years ago I used a Spectre x360 for about 18 months and liked it. Felt very similar to the Dell XPS13.

    Personally I prefer the look of the Dell XPS and Spectre over the Lenovo and Thinkpads. They look a bit "corporate" for me.

    Cheers,

    Jay

    • shutuptakemymoney101 on 01/10/2022 - 21:15

      Does Zoom run at 1080p for all plans including free? I thought only certain paid plans got better than the standard 720p?

    • flyingpig on 01/10/2022 - 21:38
      +1

      I had a xps 13 few years back and i loved it but i have heard that xps 2022 range has really poor battery

      • RonaRigs on 02/10/2022 - 09:49
        +2

        Yeah its not too good, within a couple of hours of being on a zoom call without a charger you are close to 20%.

        Such a shame as everything else is so good.

  • ozbargain-pashim on 01/10/2022 - 20:32
    +1

    XPS is a consumer laptop, not business.

    Would recommend looking at the Latitude line.

  • bazingaa on 01/10/2022 - 22:01
    +1

    RAM 32 GBs (or capable enough to upgrade to min 32 GBs) - Will have15-20 browser tabs, discord, slack, telegram, outlook, tradingview etc so needs to be quick.

    :O 20 tabs requires that much RAM ? are you using Chrome ?
    I have 53 tabs open now and still ram usage for the Firefox is 4 GB :D

    • flyingpig on 02/10/2022 - 08:33

      Yes chrome and brave browser but as i mentioned i usually have discord, slack, telegram, tradingview app etc open as well. So need something quick

      • RonaRigs on 02/10/2022 - 09:53

        What about a HP Elitebook 840 G9? I used one of these a few years ago and it worked quite well. Its a business grade laptop and you can get it with 64gb of ram.

    • moar bargains on 02/10/2022 - 17:23
      +1

      I see your 53 tabs and raise you another 143 😎

      • bazingaa on 02/10/2022 - 17:27
        +1

        hehe :D

  • flyingpig on 03/10/2022 - 15:27

    Looking at Thinkpad X1 Carbon and T14 atm
    Does anyone has 1st hand experience with either of these ?

    • RonaRigs on 03/10/2022 - 15:41
      +1

      My wife uses a X1 Carbon on the daily and it works well. A bit finnicky when using an external dock but otherwise works well. Much better battery than the XPS13.

      • RonaRigs on 03/10/2022 - 15:44

        We've never installed a nano sim in it, however a good option if you are travelling.

  • scrimshaw on 05/10/2022 - 10:11
    +1

    There is a 16% Cashback on Cashrewards at the moment, if still haven't bought a Thinkpad yet this might be a good time.

    https://www.cashrewards.com.au/lenovo

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    +1

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