Whether you're looking to refresh your IT estate this year or looking for new devices to meet growing company needs, this guide will assist you in your search for the best corporate laptops currently available.

Your final choice will depend on many factors: the specific needs you have, your staff’s preferences and your budget. We are happy to help in the process so don’t hesitate to Contact Us if you need assistance to procure (and of course finance) your business’ technology.

List of Best Laptops for 2023

(in no particular order)

HP Elitebook 840 G9

A High Quality corporate device, ideal for hybrid working for two reasons:

• Light weight: the 9th generation of the Elitebook 840 starts at 1.35 kg. making it easy for your staff to carry on their daily commute.
• A 5 MP web camera: video calls are here to stay and a high quality camera can help everyone feel like they are in the same room.

It features a comfortable backlit keyboard for easy typing and its spill-resistant protection will keep it safe from damage—putting a smille on your support team’s faces.

This model also offers a fingerprint reader and facial recognition for added security.

Specs

• Screen Size: 14”
• Weight: starting at 1.35 kg
• Processor: 12th generation i5
• SSD: 256 GB
• Memory: 16 GB
• Software: Windows 10 Pro / Windows 11 Pro
• Ports: 1 HDMI, 4 USB-C, 2 USB
• Battery: up to 14 hours
• Extra: fingerprint reader

Dell Latitude 7430

Another great option for hybrid working. The Dell Latitude 7430 starts at only 1.22 kg. and it can act as a laptop and a tablet if you get the 2-in-1 model.

This Dell model can include the following security features:

• facial recognition,
• fingerprint reader
• proximity sensor that alerts you when someone is looking at your screen.

When it comes to video calls, its audio can improve voice quality and the noise cancellation feature can eliminate background noise.

The keyboard is comfortable and the screen has a low blue light solution which is easier on your eyes. Battery life is about 12 hours, and it promises to recharge to 80% within 60 minutes.

Specs:

• Screen Size: 14”
• Weight: starting at 1.22 kg
• Processor: 12th generation i5
• SSD: 256 GB
• Memory: 16 GB
• Software: Windows 10 Pro / Windows 11 Pro
• Ports: 2 USB-C | 1 USB | 1 HDMI
• Extra: Touchscreen (if requested) / Fingerprint reader

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3

The sustainable one.

According to Lenovo, this laptop uses post-consumer content, like plastic and other natural materials for some components. The packaging material is also being recycled. Those factors make the product quite sustainable, as it reduces the use of new plastic and e-waste.

It is also a lightweight device starting at 1.21 kg for improved mobility. The Lenovo Thinkpad T14 can also include safety features like a privacy shutter, facial recognition and fingerprint reader.

Specs:

• Screen Size: 14”
• Weight: starting at 1.21 kg
• Processor: 12th generation i5
• SSD: 256 GB
• Memory: 16 GB
• Software: Windows 10 Pro / Windows 11 Pro
• Ports: 2 Thunderbolt, 2 USB, 1 HDMI, RJ45 SIM
• Extra: Fingerprint reader available

Microsoft Surface Laptop 5

The controversial one.

Looks great, doesn’t it? The Microsoft Surface Laptop 5 has been love-at-first-sight for many people. It looks fantastic and it's a high performance device. However, we hesitated about including it in our list...

You see, this very good looking and thin device is nearly impossible to disassemble and repair if something goes wrong. The memory is soldered on the motherboard making it impossible to upgrade or replace if it fails.

At InnoVent we believe in the use and re-use of technology. A device that can't easily be upgraded or repaired to extend its useful life is a device that is destined to end up in landfill after only 3 to 5 years when things starts to fail.

So why is it on this list? Again, we know it is a device with great performance and aesthetic appeal which is something that our corporate customers always look for. Our hope is that in the future Microsoft will develop this product to make it more sustainable. In the meantime, we chose to include it in our list since it is from a significant manufacturer , has some good capabilities and numerous fans.

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Specs:

• Screen Size: 13.5” or 15”
• Weight: starting at 1.27 kg
• Processor: 12th generation i5 /i7
• SSD: 256 GB
• Memory: 16 GB
• Software: Windows 11 Pro
• Ports: 1 USB-C, 1 USB

Macbook Pro 14

The latest MacBook Pro has the best battery life of the whole group (up to 17 hours) but it's also the heaviest in the group (starting at 1.6 kg). Great build quality as always, exceptional performance from the new SoCs and is a quiet operator during extreme workloads.

Port-wise it includes more connectivity options than its predecessor. The Macbook Pro 14 includes an SDXC, HDMI and 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports.

Specs:

• Screen Size: 14.2”
• Weight: starting at 1.6 kg
• Processor: M1 Pro
• SSD: 512 GB
• Memory: 16 GB
• Operating System: macOS
• Ports: SDXC, 3 Thunderbolt 4, HDMI

That's it! This is InnoVent's selection of the Best corporate laptops for 2023. 

Which is the best for your business? Like we mentioned at the top it will depend on many factors. We are happy to help! You can contact us here for advice and guidance on choosing the right IT equipment for your business and staff. We can also help you procure, finance, deploy, manage, support and dipose of your IT equipment.