Best mobile workstations 2021: the most powerful laptops for businesses

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Wed, 23 Jun 2021 12:29:04 +0000

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If you're looking to upgrade your mobile workstation fleet, you can't go
wrong with these devices.

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Raw power meets portability with the best mobile workstations. These powerful laptops deliver desktop PC -level performance while keeping things relatively compact and portable. Thanks to the advancements manufacturers have made in components, processors and graphics cards are getting smaller and slimmer, making mobile workstations not just more readily available, but also better and thinner than ever.

On top of being the best business laptops , the best mobile workstations are also capable of handling intensive tasks such as video editing and rendering. Solid, reliable and powerful, theyre also typically futureproofed so youll
get a few years out of them, giving you your moneys worth. In fact, some of them can rival some of the best desktop workstation .

Here are our top picks of the best mobile workstations. Youll find a few
great choices here, no matter your needs or budget. Discover the best
business VPN for you Best mobile workstations at a glance MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) Gigabyte Aero 17 (2021) Razer Blade Studio Edition HP ZBook
17 G3 Acer ConceptD 7 HP Spectre Pro 13 G1 Lenovo ThinkPad P40 Yoga Dell Precision 7720 Lenovo ThinkPad T460s (Image credit: Apple) Image 1 of 1 1. MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)

The best Apple mobile workstation CPU: 9th-generation Intel Core i7 i9 | Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5300M Radeon Pro 5500M | RAM: 16GB 64GB | Screen: 16-inch Retina display with True Tone | Storage: 512GB 8TB SSD Stunning 16-inch screen New and improved keyboard Expensive Limited to four
Thunderbolt 3 ports

As thin, light and sleek as ever, the MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) doesnt actually feel like a 16-inch behemoth.This laptop will feel just as compact
as the 15-inch MacBook Pros that preceded it and perhaps more than any other 16-inch laptops out there. Though it is a behemoth when it comes to power. Touting a 9th-generation Intel Core processor and an AMD Radeon Pro 5300M or 5500M graphics card, as well as up to 64GB of memory, theres nothing this mobile workstation can't do. And, without a doubt, it will get through all your intensive workflow without breaking a sweat. If that isnt enough, it
also has incredible speakers for all your entertainment needs, and a much improved keyboard so you can type all day without fatiguing.

Read the full review: MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) (Image credit: Gigabyte)
2. Gigabyte Aero 17 (2021)

A creative professional's dream CPU: 9th-generation Intel Core i7 i9 | Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 5300M Radeon Pro 5500M | RAM: 16GB 64GB | Screen: 16-inch Retina display with True Tone Gorgeous display Abundance of ports
Runs hot

One of the most powerful mobile workstations out there, the Gigabyte Aero 17 (2021) comes with a lot of power, a gorgeous display, and a whole lotta
ports. Best yet, its priced well below its less-powerful rivals, making it a better proposition even if you have a more flexible budget. It isnt by any means perfect. The battery life could use a bit of a boost, for example. But, for how much youre paying and for the other things youre getting in return, its a minuscule sacrifice.

Read the full review: Gigabyte Aero 17 (2021) (Image credit: Dell) 3. Dell XPS 17 (2020)

A brilliant 17-inch Ultrabook CPU: Up to 10th Generation Intel Core i9-10885H | Graphics: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q | RAM: Up to 64GB DDR4-2933MHz | Screen: 17.0" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) InfinityEdge Non-Touch Anti-Glare 500-Nit 17.0" UHD+ (3840 x 2400) InfinityEdge Touch Anti-Reflective 500-Nit | Storage: Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe NVMe Great screen Long battery life Powerful Not the most portable Lack of ports

For a 17-inch laptop, the Dell XPS 17 (2020) is impressively thin and light, especially when you consider the fact that it boasts powerful specs for that top-notch performance that content creators require. Among the best mobile workstations out there, this is practically the whole package, touting a big, gorgeous screen, fantastic battery life that will last you the entire day and a gorgeous design on top of everything else. Thats without even mentioning
its mid-range price of entry, giving the MacBook Pro 16-inch a good run for its money.

Read the full review: Dell XPS 17 (2020) Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition was designed with photographers, video editors and even game designers in mind. (Image credit: Razer) 4. Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition

A seriously powerful pro laptop CPU: 8th Gen Intel Core i7-8750H | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q NVIDIA Quadro RTX 5000 Studio Edition | RAM: 32GB | Screen: 15.6" OLED 4K Touch 60Hz, factory calibrated | Storage: 1TB
SSD Powerful Beautiful screen Expensive

While the regular Razer Blade laptop is famously a gaming laptop one of the best, in fact, Razer has taken its sheer power and turned the whole thing
into one of the best mobile workstations for creatives. Theres zero doubt
that this laptop was designed with photographers, video editors and even game designers in mind, as it rocks powerful graphics cards and a gorgeous, factory-calibrated 4K display. Not unlike its gaming counterpart, youll be paying a pretty penny, especially for its souped up configuration with the Quadro RTX 5000 graphics card. However, if a fast and seamless workflow is of utmost importance in your day to day, this laptop certainly pays for itself.

Read the full review: Razer Blade 15 Studio Edition (Image credit: HP) 5. HP Envy 15 (2020)

Elegance and affordability meet CPU: Intel Core i7-10750H - Core i9-10885H | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics - GeForce RTX 2060 w/Max-Q design (6 GB) | RAM: 16 32GB | Screen: 15.6" diagonal FHD (1,920 x 1,080) 15.6" diagonal 4K UHD (3,840 x 2,160) multitouch display | Storage: 256GB 2TB SSD Great
performance for the price Sleek design Beautiful 4K display On the heavy side Can run hot

The HP Envy 15 (2020) may have been meant for creative professionals looking to get away from the Macbook Pro. However, its versatility, thanks to all the customizable options when purchasing, makes it ideal for a number of
different uses, whether youre looking for a reasonably priced ultrabook or
one that can tackle gaming. It can be upgraded to have some serious RAM and storage, up to an Intel i9, as well as an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 and a beautiful 4K display. And, even in its souped up configuration, it comes in
at a decent price especially when compared to similar offerings from Dell or Apple.

Read the full review: HP Envy 15 (2020) review (Image credit: Acer) 6. Acer ConceptD 7

A mobile workstation for creatives CPU: 9th-generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 2080 | RAM: 16GB 32GB | Screen: 15.6" 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) 16:9 IPS | Storage: 1TB Very powerful Cheaper than MacBook Pro Good selection of ports Expensive Plain design Not as thin and light as MacBook Pro

For those who think that MacBook Pros are overpriced but still need a
powerful mobile workstation, theres the Acer ConceptD 7. This formidable laptop capable of handling complex and demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, thanks in part to its Nvidia RTX graphics, was designed specifically with creative professionals in mind. Beyond that sheer power it delivers, it also offers decent port selection, a minimalist solid white design and that stunning Pantone-validated 4K IPS display. Obviously, its still pretty
pricey, but if youre looking for a Windows-powered MacBook alternative for video and photo editing, its a great option.

Read the full review: Acer ConceptD 7 (Image credit: HP) 7. HP EliteBook
x360 1040

Better than ever before CPU: 8th-generation Intel Core i5 i7 | Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 | RAM: 8GB 32GB | Screen: 14-inch diagonal BrightView LED FHD (1920x1080) UHD (3840x2160) | Storage: 128GB 2TB SSD Nifty design and stylus Great performance Blisteringly fast SSD Plenty of ports Battery life disappointing Expensive Uneven anti-glare display

We dubbed the EliteBook x360 1040 G5 as the apex predator of the business world in our review because, well, it is. It boasts many excellent features
in its handsome-looking chassis, as well as plenty of ports to go around, including a port that works wonders and impressively audio. Simply, this HP laptop is an ideal match for the professional who demands seamlessness and power at work. Its not the perfect machine, but its got plenty of features that make up for its flaws, making it among the best mobile workstations on the market.

Read the full review: HP EliteBook x360 1040 (Image credit: Lenovo) 8.
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme mobile workstation

With great power comes a massive price tag CPU: up to 8th-generation Intel Core i7 | Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with Max-Q | RAM: up to 64GB | Screen: 15.6-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS anti-glare 15.6-inch 4K UHD HDR
(3840 x 2160) IPS multi-touch, anti-reflective | Storage: Up to 1 TB PCIe SSD x 2 | Connectivity: up to Intel Dual Band 9560 Wireless AC (2 x 2) with vPro
+ Bluetooth 5.0 | Camera: 720p HD with ThinkShutter privacy cover with Infrared Camera So much power Glorious 4K screen Great user experience Heavy Expensive Battery life could be better

Do you have a lot of cash to spare and require a powerful mobile workstation? Look no further than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme mobile workstation, whose impressive specs are only the beginning. Youll also appreciate working with that bright and crisp 15.6-inch screen, especially if youre getting the 4K version, as well as all that storage space if you go all out. Though, fair warning, this isnt exactly the lightest laptop youll lug around, so investing in a sturdy backpack with padded straps is ideal for stowing it in.

Read the full review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme mobile workstation Lenovo ThinkPad T460s is a great choice if you're looking for an accomplished and affordable workstation laptop. (Image credit: Lenovo) 9. Lenovo ThinkPad
T460s

A good general purpose workstation CPU: Dual-core 2.4GHz Intel Core i5 processor | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 256GB SSD | Screen: 14-in IPS display (1,920
x 1,080 pixels) Excellent build and ergonomics Thin and light Slow processor Relatively screen quality

The ThinkPad T-series is a no-nonsense design with a focus on robustness over style. Even so, the T460s ' 18.8mm thickness is within 1mm of the MacBook,
and it's actually lighter at 1.4kg. It's not as powerful as some of the workstation laptops in this list, but it's not as expensive either, which makes it a great choice if you're looking for an accomplished workstation laptop for less hardcore workloads, while also keeping to a budget.

Read the full review: Lenovo ThinkPad T460s Want more choices? Check out our list of the best laptops How do I choose a workstation PC? TechRadarPro Q&A with Anu Herranen, Director of New Product Introduction, Advanced Compute and Solutions at HP Inc .

There are a couple of basic questions you need to ask yourself before
choosing a workstation. The first is simply to think about the work you need it to support. Do you need fantastic graphics performance, or to analyze huge data sets in hours, rather than days? Do you need to be able to do a range of tasks concurrently? Which applications or operating system are you relying
on?

The next step is to think more broadly about how and where you will use your workstation. Are you always in the field, therefore need a lightweight
device, combined with great battery life? Or like so many of us today, do you need something that you can use at home, but doesnt take up much space so youre able to hide it away when not working? What audio experience do you need? Do you need to be able to work collaboratively?

Reliability is another key factor in choosing a workstation PC. Imagine that you are in a hospital environment analyzing CT scans: your computer needs to run 24/7 all year round and must never fail. Likewise, a NASA astronaut in a space station cannot ever take the risk of having their computer fail due to system crashes, component breakdowns and sluggish performance.

Some have undergone hundreds of thousands of hours of extensive testing under extreme conditions, where frequency, voltage and temperature are varied in such a way that it goes beyond what one could call normal operating conditions. Discover the best business VPN for you



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