Remote work has allowed employers, employees, and freelancers to work from anywhere with the help of a laptop. However, to carry out work without hassles, one should invest in a compact device with decent specifications. You must buy a laptop that suits your budget, is durable, and runs an OS you are comfortable with. To help you with a purchasing decision, here are seven laptop models that are suitable for various types of working professionals.

Best for MacOS users – Macbook Air M2

If you have the budget, want a lightweight laptop with a compact form factor, and prefer MacOS, consider the Macbook Air M2. The laptop is available at a starting price of $1100, which includes 8GB of memory and 256GB of storage. The laptop also comes with the Apple M2 chip, which includes an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU. If you need a variant with more storage, go for the 512GB option, which is available at $1400. Either of these setups will give you enough power to complete daily tasks efficiently. Speaking of design, the Macbook Air M2 is an absolute head-turner wherever you use it. The 13.6-inch IPS display could enable you to enjoy content wherever you go. Furthermore, the laptop can give you up to 18 hours of Apple TV app movie playback on a single charge and up to 15 hours of wireless web usage. You also get a 1080p FaceTime HD camera that is suitable for work-related video conferences. If you use the device outdoors in sunlight, the display can go up to 500 nits, which should help improve visibility by a decent margin. Shop for this lightweight yet powerful machine on Apple’s official website.

Top overall for Windows OS users – Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 14-inch

Lenovo is famous for creating laptops for various industries, including for those who wish to carry out work-oriented tasks. The laptop features a 14-inch screen, making it ultraportable for users who are always on the move. Furthermore, the device is powered by the standard 12th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor. You could even pay an additional amount for a more powerful processor. The device includes a Windows 11 Home operating system, with 8 GB or 16GB of available RAM. As for the display, the base variant comes with a 14-inch IPS Anti-Glare display that makes it ideal for creating documents, spreadsheets, and reading PDF files. However, the electronic device packs enough juice to run slightly heavier applications or several tabs with minimal latency. The base model is available at a sale price of $1,320, instead of its original retail price of about $2,4000, and is available on Lenovo’s website.

Top pick for creators – 16-inch MacBook Pro

Another laptop from Apple that you should consider, especially if you create content, is the 16-inch MacBook Pro. The big screen will ensure you view videos and pictures with better colors and clarity. The base variant also comes with 16GB of RAM and is configurable up to 32GB, while the M2 MAX version can handle up to 96GB of RAM. You also get up to 512GB of SSD storage on the standard 16-inch Macbook Pro. The storage is also configurable, up to 8TB for those looking to store bigger files without rummaging for space, especially when they are on the move. Other bells and whistles included with the MacBook Pro are a six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers and HDMI digital video output support for one display with up to 8K resolution at 60Hz (4K resolution at 240Hz). There is also a 1080p FaceTime HD camera. You could pick the base model for about $2500, which comes with the Apple M2 Pro chip, or choose the Apple M2 Max chip starting at $3,100 for maximum performance. You can find the laptop on Apple’s official website.

Popular budget device – Acer Aspire 5 Notebook (A514-54-395V)

If you are interested in a budget-oriented laptop for work, the Aspire 5 Notebook is an ideal choice. The device has a Windows 11 Home OS installed, Intel® Core™ i3 11th-Gen processor, and 8GB of onboard RAM. The setup may allow you to take up and complete daily tasks such as typing documents, conducting research, and running a few tabs with ease. Apart from using the 14-inch screen for work purposes, you could also use it to enjoy streaming content. The device also features a battery that can last up to 10 hours (based on your usage) which is suitable for those who are on the move and do not always have access to a charging dock. The price of the Acer Aspire 5 Notebook is about $490 on the brand’s website. For the price, it also includes 256GB of SSD storage and a webcam.

Top 2-in-1 Chromebook – HP Elite Dragonfly 13.5 inch Chromebook (6K058UT#ABA)

ChromeOS enthusiasts who want a decent, 2-in-1 laptop for work should consider this option from HP. The Elite Dragonfly Chromebook is available for a sale price of $1,370 on the brand’s website, which is $150 lower than its retail price. The device also features good specifications, which include 8GB of memory, 128GB of SSD storage, and Intel®️ Core™️ i5 chipset. Furthermore, the device features a 13.5-inch display that is also touch-enabled, making navigating websites and opening pages much quicker. The touch display also means that you can fold the device and use it as a tablet when you are on the move. The screen can also render 2K content, which means you could use it to watch high-quality streaming content when you take some time off from work. You also get a 5MP camera to help take work-related video calls when you are at home or on the move.