Our Top Picks for the Best Laptops for Working from Home

Remote work has become more of a norm for many companies so instead of setting up your office cubicle you are now setting up your home office. Although it sounds simple at first, when setting up your work from home space there are many things you should consider to ensure you stay productive and focused.

Our WFH guide is a great resource for optimizing your home office. It includes tips on devices to buy, like the right work from home laptop as well as recommendations on reliable and secure internet connection and more.

So whether you need a work from home laptop for resource-intensive collaboration and productivity tools or simple tools like word processing software and an email client, we’ve got you covered.

Before looking at the laptops we have on offer, first consider what you need a work from home laptop to do. For one, the best laptops for working from home should be beefy enough to handle your daily workload no matter what you throw at it. So, it should have a speedy processor and enough RAM for multitasking. You should also be able to video chat, surf the web, and edit documents without breaking a sweat.

It doesn't stop there, though. It should have enough ports to plug in peripherals and an external monitor which makes you so much more productive. And if you decide to venture out of your home office for a change of scenery, it should be thin and lightweight enough to easily fit into a backpack or briefcase.

And you probably remember the saying, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy,” so a gorgeous display, excellent battery life, and a solid-state drive will certainly help when you want to indulge in a little bit of gaming to take a break from the daily grind.

With that in mind let's look at some good laptops for working from home.

First up, is the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Series which is arguably one of the best laptops for working from home. These ultrathin and ultra-powerful premium laptops fit in perfectly with your work-from-home lifestyle. At just 14.9mm thin, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon features the latest Intel® Core™ processors, plenty of RAM, solid-state drives, and battery life of up to 19.5 hours*.

In addition, the X1 Carbon comes with a choice of vibrant displays, from an FHD panel with PrivacyGuard for extra privacy in public to the exquisite UHD, Dolby Vision™ panel with HDR technology that makes your visuals come to life. Last but not least, ThinkShield, one of the most comprehensive security platforms by Lenovo, secures the entire Thinkpad Series, so you can be sure that your data is safe.

If you want more versatility in a work from home laptop, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga 2 in 1 laptop has 4 modes. It quickly switches between being a laptop, tablet, tent, or stand model. So, no matter what the size of your workspace, the X1 Yoga convertible adapts to your style. Like the X1 Carbon, it comes with the latest Intel® Core™ processors, lots of memory, solid-state drives, and vivid displays.

Next in line is our range of Lenovo ThinkPad T Series laptops. Over the years, the T Series has built a reputation for reliability, and they’re designed to perform and engineered to just keep going, no matter what task you throw at them It features the latest Intel® Core™ processors, up to 128GB of RAM, battery life of up to 16.5 hours*, and vibrant displays including the 15.6” UHD panel with Dolby Vision™.

Next up are the Lenovo ThinkPad P Series Mobile Workstations. The P Series perfectly fuses the portability of a laptop with the performance of a workstation. Extremely powerful and with a built in number pad for crunching numbers, they’re the best laptop for a home office where you don’t need to move around a lot.

Featuring the latest Intel® Xeon® and Intel® Core™ processors, up to 128GB of RAM, vivid displays, massive storage, and being ISV certified means the P Series has been tested and proven to efficiently handle even the most demanding computing needs.

If you're looking for something a bit more affordable, the Lenovo ThinkPad E Series might just be the right option for you. Designed for security and productivity, the E Series is stylish and affordable, while still offering the latest Intel® Core™ processors, enough RAM, solid-state storage, and FHD displays.

If productivity and price matter most to you, the Lenovo ThinkPad L Series certainly delivers. This series of powerful business laptops and 2 in 1s boasts Lenovo's legendary reliability with increased versatility at a price that will make you look twice. No matter what model you choose, the L Series features the latest Intel® Core™ processors, up to 64GB RAM, up to FHD displays, and the option of solid-state hard drives. Privacy is always something to consider and you can rest assured all ThinkPads are ultra private so your sensitive data is secure inside or outside your home.

There you go, now you've seen some good laptops for working from home. If you want to know more about setting up your home office, finding the right tools, and how to optimize your work from home experience, take a look at our Lenovo Guide to Working from Home.

It doesn't stop there, though. To ensure that you're as productive and efficient as possible, it's a good idea to kit yourself out with some accessories and other hardware to complement your work from home laptop.

You could, for instance, consider one of our docks or docking stations that allow you to seamlessly connect all of your accessories. Just plug in and get to work. Or maybe consider a wireless mouse, wireless keyboard, headset, or power bank from our Lenovo Go range of accessories.

For the ultimate in productivity, though, you should definitely consider one of our crisp and clear ThinkVision Monitors that will make your visuals pop and reduce eye strain, all in an exquisitely designed package.

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Best laptop for home use

What if you’re looking for a good laptop for home use as well as for work? This is where Lenovo’s range of consumer laptops makes sense and, for some, it could do double duty and be the best laptop for working from home too.

Lenovo Yoga 2 in 1 laptops show that a premium home laptop doesn't necessarily need to break the bank. Lighter, stronger, and thinner than ever before, these 2 in 1 laptops give you the best of both worlds.

Featuring up to the latest Intel® Core™ processors, high resolution, vibrant displays, and discrete graphics, Yoga convertibles are perfect if you want to be productive and flexible from anywhere. And after a long day's work, some Lenovo 2 in 1s can also easily make the switch from a work laptop to gaming laptop. It’s combined versatility and features make it a top contender for one of the best laptop for home use.

If you're still looking for the flexibility of a 2 in 1 laptop, but in a more affordable package, the Lenovo Flex Series fits the bill perfectly. With up to the latest Intel® Core™ or AMD Ryzen™ processors, vivid FHD displays, and outstanding battery life, the Flex Series is perfect for work or play, no matter where you are, which is another contender for the ideal laptop for home use.

If you're looking for an even more affordable home laptop you should definitely consider the Lenovo 1 Series or Lenovo 3 Series. We’ve engineered these laptops to be lightweight and reliable so you can be productive on the go. They offer fast processors, enough memory, and long-lasting batteries,

Last up is but certainly not least are the Lenovo Chromebooks. Designed to run fast and stay fast, our Chromebooks come with the best of Google built in and the range of apps on the web and the Play Store helps you to get work done, have fun, and do everything in between.

Chromebooks are an ideal home laptop for studying as well. They boot up fast and are secure to help you stay productive and connected.

With the wide range of consumer laptops from Lenovo one is sure to be the best home laptop for your needs, with an easy price to match. Our lineup of consumer laptops are ideal for everyday use, whether you're working on important documents, streaming movies, or posting on social media.

Most are small and light enough to slip into your backpack or briefcase which makes them perfect for travel and they still have many of the features of our business laptops.

*All battery life claims are approximate and based on results using both the MobileMark® 2014 and MobileMark 2018 battery-life benchmark tests. Actual battery life will vary and depends on many factors such as product configuration and usage, software use, wireless functionality, power management settings, and screen brightness. The maximum capacity of the battery will decrease with time and use.

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