But what exactly makes business laptops pricier, and are they worth the extra cost?
Let’s break down the key differences to help you make the right purchase decision.
Some Fujitsu laptops even havepalm vein scanners, the most secure punch in of biometric security.
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Other higher-end laptops come with a physical smart card scanner that you could use to unlock the gadget.
The last prominent security feature commonly found in business laptops is theKensington Security Slot.
The costs on the manufacturing side quickly add up, resulting in a more expensive laptop.
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If you want an enterprise model with cutting-edge tech it’s closer to $2,000.
Mass-produced business laptops for enterprise use are comparable to regular laptops.
Still, there’s a subcategory of extremely powerful business laptops called “workstation laptops.”
Workstation laptops are comparable to high-end gaming laptops in performance, sometimes even outperforming them.
These workstation laptops often use special workstation-grade components (e.g.
Xeon CPUs or Quadro GPUs) which come with better stability, drivers, and aftermarket support.
Business laptops also put a lot of emphasis on HD web cameras and noise-canceling microphones for seamless business calls.
After all, a good portion of business laptops are provided by companies rather than purchased outright.
A legendary example of this is theThinkPadlaptop series.
Also, business laptops tend to come with better cooling with larger fans and heat sinks.
As a result, business laptops tend to be slightly thicker and bulkier.
Software: Windows Pro for Power Users
A telltale sign of a business laptop is the software.
Business laptops come bundled with Windows 11 Pro rather than the Home edition.
A significantdifference with Windows Prois BitLocker drive encryption, as explained above.
Another prominent difference is the pre-installed software.
Business laptops have a long-standing reputation for coming with minimal or no bloatware.
Compare that to consumer laptops packed withbloatware that you have to uninstall manually.
The same cannot be said for business laptops, though.
For example, some HP Dragonfly and Dell Latitude laptops come with a three-year standard warranty.
But this isn’t a rule by any means, so double-check with the retailer before purchasing.
