Best business laptop deals 2026 — This week's top back-to-school and WFH savings from HP, Dell, Lenovo, and more

A HP, MSI, and Dell laptop on a desk during our tests, in a three-way split
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The back-to-school season is ending soon, and I'm already seeing even the best business laptop deals slowly creep up in price - with the exception of the 5-star Lenovo ThinkPad P16 mobile workstation, which has a massive $3000 discount right now.

In other words, I'd recommend jumping on any laptop deal you see before the prices jump when students return to campus. I've selected my favorite work and study machines below, including some of the best business laptops me and my team have tested. All come with a minimum 16GB for the smoothest computing experience (I beg you, avoid any 8GB laptops, no matter how good the price seems).

Recent updates

August 26. I've run a price-check to make sure you get the best deal - with back-to-school season ending soon, prices are starting to rise. I've refreshed my Editor's Picks, too.

Best business laptop deals: Editor's picks

HP OmniBook 3
Save $184
HP OmniBook 3 : was $929.99 now $745.99 at Best Buy

Snapdragon X | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD

This ultraportable from HP is perfect for students, hybrid workers, and anyone working from home.

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Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (Intel)
Save $3,030
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (Intel): was $7,989 now $4,959 at Lenovo

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | 64GB DDR5 | 2TB SSD

Still the best mobile workstation, particularly for engineers and engineering students. Read our 5-star review

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Best business laptop deals: Quick links

Best business laptop deals for everyday productivity

Asus Vivobook 14
Save $9.20
Asus Vivobook 14 : was $721.19 now $711.99 at Best Buy

Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor, this Copilot+ PC pairs 16GB of memory with a 512GB SSD, a 14-inch WUXGA display, USB4, Wi-Fi 6E, and up to 29 hours of battery life.

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HP OmniBook 3
Save $184
HP OmniBook 3 : was $929.99 now $745.99 at Best Buy

Snapdragon X | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD

Powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X processor, this Copilot+ PC combines 16GB of memory, a 512GB SSD, a 14-inch 2K touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6E, and up to 32.25 hours of battery life for students and everyday productivity.

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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3
Save $310
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3: was $999.99 now $689.99 at Best Buy

AMD Ryzen 7 170 | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD

Powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, Lenovo's laptop combines a 15.3-inch touchscreen display, 16GB of DDR5 memory, a 512GB SSD, Wi-Fi 6, and up to 15 hours of battery life for everyday productivity and study, as we found in our review.

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Asus  Zenbook 14
Save $80.99
Asus Zenbook 14: was $1,199.99 now $1,119 at Best Buy

AMD Ryzen AI 9 465 | 16GB LPDDR5 | 512GB SSD

The Zenbook 14 combines a Ryzen AI 9 465 processor, 16GB LPDDR5X memory, 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, 14-inch OLED touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, Dolby Atmos audio, and Copilot+ AI features.

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HP Omnibook 5
Save $720
HP Omnibook 5: was $1,469 now $749 at Walmart

AMD Ryzen AI 7 445 | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD

Powered by an AMD Ryzen AI 7 processor, HP's laptop combines 16GB of DDR5 memory, a 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, a 16-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6, and built-in Copilot+ AI features for everyday productivity and creative work.

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Best business laptop deals for enterprise & security

Lenovo Thinkpad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) Laptop
Save $120
Lenovo Thinkpad T14 Gen 7 (AMD) Laptop: was $1,719 now $1,599 at Lenovo

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 230 | 16GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD

Lenovo's ThinkPad T14 Gen 7 AMD combines a Ryzen 5 PRO processor, 16GB DDR5 memory, a 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and business-focused security in a lightweight laptop built for work, study, and travel.

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ThinkPad Thinkpad T14s 2-In-1 (Intel) Laptop
Save $122.32
ThinkPad Thinkpad T14s 2-In-1 (Intel) Laptop: was $1,529 now $1,406.68 at Lenovo

Intel Core Ultra 5 225U | 16GB LPDDR5 | 256GB SSD

Lenovo's ThinkPad T14s 2-in-1 pairs an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor with 16GB LPDDR5X memory, a 256GB SSD, 14-inch touchscreen, Yoga Pen, Wi-Fi 6E, and a versatile 360-degree hinge.

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ThinkPad Thinkpad T14s Gen 7 (Snapdragon) Laptop
Save $85.95
ThinkPad Thinkpad T14s Gen 7 (Snapdragon) Laptop: was $1,719 now $1,633.05 at Lenovo

Snapdragon X2 Plus X2P-42-100 | 16GB LPDDR5 | 256GB SSD

Lenovo's ThinkPad T14s Gen 7 combines a Snapdragon X2 Plus processor, 16GB LPDDR5X memory, 256GB PCIe Gen4 SSD, Wi-Fi 7, and a 14-inch WUXGA display in a lightweight Copilot+ PC for productivity.

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Best business laptop deals for workstations & GPU power

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (Intel)
Save $3,030
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 3 (Intel): was $7,989 now $4,959 at Lenovo

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | 64GB DDR5 | 2TB SSD

Probably the best mobile workstation we've ever tested, it's exceptionally good for engineering and graphically intensive workloads. Features an Nvidia RTX Pro 4000 Blackwell Laptop GPU with 16GB GDDR7 VRAM.

Read our 5-star review

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Dell Pro Max 16 Plus
Save $1,290.09
Dell Pro Max 16 Plus: was $5,659.59 now $4,369.50 at Dell

Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX | 32GB DDR5 | 512GB SSD

Considering this is a full-blown mobile workstation, we found the Dell Pro Max 16 Plus to be surprisingly backpack-friendly for those who need a whole lot of power across multiple locations. Excellent for CAD workflows.

Read our full review

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MSI Venture 16
Save $150.99
MSI Venture 16 : was $1,199.99 now $1,049 at Newegg

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD

A clean, professional 16-inch laptop with a touchscreen you'll actually use. As we found when we went hands-on with it, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H runs 16 cores up to 5.3GHz and includes an NPU for Copilot+ AI features. 32GB of DDR5-5600 in a dual-channel config gives you genuine multitasking headroom — not just enough to get by.

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Asus ROG Strix G18
Save $600.99
Asus ROG Strix G18: was $2,699.99 now $2,099 at Walmart

AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | 32GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD

This 18-inch Asus powerhouse combines an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 graphics, 32GB DDR5 memory, a 1TB SSD, and a stunning 240Hz Nebula display for demanding creative and professional workloads.

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Lenovo Legion 5i
Save $700.99
Lenovo Legion 5i: was $2,199.99 now $1,499 at Walmart

Intel Core i7-14700HX | 16GB RAM | 1TB SSD

This 15-inch Lenovo laptop pairs an Intel Core i7-14700HX processor with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB RAM, a 1TB SSD, and a color-rich 165Hz OLED display.

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HP HyperX 16" Omen 165Hz 2.5K OLED Laptop
Save $800
HP HyperX 16" Omen 165Hz 2.5K OLED Laptop: was $2,299.99 now $1,499.99 at Best Buy

AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX | 16GB DDR5 | 1TB SSD

HP's 16-inch laptop combines an AMD Ryzen 9 processor, Nvidia GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, 16GB of memory, a 1TB SSD, and a vibrant 2.5K 165Hz OLED display for demanding creative workloads.

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Steve Clark
B2B Editor - Creative & Hardware

Steve is B2B Editor for Creative & Hardware at TechRadar Pro, helping business professionals equip their workspace with the right tools. He tests and reviews the software, hardware, and office furniture that modern workspaces depend on, cutting through the hype to zero in on the real-world performance you won't find on a spec sheet. He is a relentless champion of the Oxford comma.

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