Latest Portable Laptops For Business Travelers

What tech has in store for the latest portable laptops to suit business travelers’ needs

- David Phelan

The best laptops for business travelers pack serious power into a lightweight frame. In the past, lighter computers were either expensive and powerful or affordable but less effective. These days, happily, there are several options that deliver both portability and good performance.

There are still plenty of decisions to be made. Do you want utilitarian or chic? Is screen size the most important feature? Do you need Windows or will a Google Chrome operating system suit? Do you want it to sync perfectly with your iPhone? Whatever your preferences, all-day battery life should be a non-negotiable.

The laptops here were all chosen with portability a primary concern, so there are no 17-inch screeners (they all have 13-inch displays unless otherwise stated). However, design, performance, and value for money have been given due weight.

Three operating systems are covered: Microsoft’s Windows, which has the most programs available; Apple’s Mac OS, which is arguably the most intuitive; and Google’s Chrome OS, which works best with internet connectivity.

APPLE MACBOOK AIR

From $1,299 apple.com