HP EliteBook 840 G9-The best business laptop
Recommended specs
- CPU: Intel Core i5-1240P Screen: 14-inch 1920×1200 IPS non-touch
- Memory: 8GB Weight: 2.9 lbs
- Storage: 256GB SSD Battery life tested: 10 hours
Intended audience: Most people don’t need a business laptop and those who do should be able to get one from their IT department. But there are a few good reasons to choose a business laptop, even if you pay for it yourself, including longer-term durability, ease of maintenance, RAM and memory upgrades, and More diverse ports than you have. an ultrabook. Our top picks typically cost between $1,200 and $1,400.
Where it falls short: Ultrabooks are a better option than business laptops for most people because ultrabooks are thinner and lighter, and they offer similar performance for less money. than .The vast majority of people don’t upgrade or repair their own laptops, and if you really need business-focused features like smart cards and vPro support, your employer probably already provides you.
a laptop that supports them. Dongles and docking stations, while impractical, can make up for the limited
port selection of some ultrabooks.
Why we like this: The HP EliteBook 840 G9 is slim, easy to use, and packed with useful ports. This new version upgrades almost everything we didn’t like about the EliteBook 840 series in our previous test, including a better 5-megapixel webcam, redesigned keyboard, and larger 16:10 display. Laptops are almost entirely repairable if a part fails, and HP‘s PartSurfer website makes it easy to find part numbers and order direct replacements.(We found some.
parts out of stock, but at least you’ll have some matching parts to find on eBay or other resellers.) HP also has a detailed service guide for use. make a manual on how to fix the problem.’ laptop.
