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BPM-001 Business Process Manager (BPM) Exam: BPM-001 Business Process Manager (BPM) Exam Details: - Number of Questions: The exact number of questions may vary, but the test typically consists of multiple-choice questions. - Time: Candidates are usually given a specific time duration to complete the exam. Course Outline: The BPM-001 Business Process Manager certification course is designed to validate candidates' knowledge and skills in business process management. The course outline includes the following topics: 1. Introduction to Business Process Management - Understanding the concept and benefits of business process management - Roles and responsibilities of a business process manager - Key components of business process management systems 2. Business Process Analysis and Design - Identifying and documenting business processes - Analyzing and modeling business processes using BPMN (Business Process Model and Notation) - Business process improvement techniques and methodologies 3. Business Process Implementation - Translating process models into executable processes - Workflow automation and integration with IT systems - Process monitoring and control 4. Business Process Optimization - Identifying process bottlenecks and inefficiencies - Lean and Six Sigma principles in process improvement - Performance measurement and continuous improvement 5. Business Process Governance and Compliance - Establishing process governance frameworks - Compliance with regulations and standards - Risk management in business processes Exam Objectives: The BPM-001 test aims to assess candidates' understanding of business process management principles and their ability to effectively manage and optimize business processes. The test objectives include: 1. Understanding the fundamentals of business process management and its role in organizational success. 2. Analyzing and designing business processes using appropriate modeling techniques. 3. Implementing business processes through workflow automation and integration with IT systems. 4. Identifying and addressing process inefficiencies and bottlenecks through optimization techniques. 5. Establishing process governance frameworks and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Exam Syllabus: The test syllabus covers the following topics: - Introduction to Business Process Management - Business Process Analysis and Design - Business Process Implementation - Business Process Optimization - Business Process Governance and Compliance Candidates are expected to have a comprehensive understanding of these subjects and demonstrate their ability to apply business process management principles in real-world scenarios. The test assesses their knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ability to effectively manage and optimize business processes within an organization. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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It’s likely that you regularly come across or work with PDF files—they’re ubiquitous in their modern cross-platform world. Most of the time, when viewing a PDF, you can enjoy free software that allows you to read or comment on these files. But what if you need to edit them as well? That’s where a PDF editor comes in. The best PDF editors allows you to edit, create, alter, and convert PDF files just like you would with any other text document. Adobe Acrobat is the most famous option for most people. But while it’s excellent both in features and utility, it’s also pretty expensive. Thankfully, in latest years a whole host of third-party PDF editors have sprung up in order to provide less expensive alternatives. Here at PCWorld we’ve tested many of these top PDF editors and curated a list of the very best. With different use cases in mind, we’ve included picks for the best overall, best budget option, and even a recommendation for the best free PDF editor—because sometimes you just don’t want to pay for the basics. Check out their recommendations below to find the best PDF editor for you. Update 12/18/2023: To include Foxit PDF Editor 13 as their new choice for best overall PDF editor runner-up. Read more about this excellent alternative to Acrobat in their summary below.
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Price When Reviewed: $19.90/mo I $239.88/yr Adobe Acrobat Pro DC remains the industry standard for good reason. Its rich combination of creation, editing, reviewing, and security features are mimicked by the best alternative options, but they feel Acrobat still does it best. Its latest interface redesign makes it much easier to navigate through its robust toolset than the nested menus of yore, and its cloud subscription option puts its advanced features within reach of more individuals and small businesses. (See how it compares to the Adobe Acrobat Standard DC.) Though many of its features are available in other, cheaper PDF editors, Acrobat is still the editor against which all others are judged.
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Price When Reviewed: $179.99 (Standard version, perpetual license) Foxit PDF Editor 13 hits all the right notes for a premium PDF editor and can even take on the formidable Adobe Acrobat. It’s packed with features that are sure to please power users—all the requisite content editing tools; review and markup features; form fill and signing support; and robust security options for sensitive documents, such as permissions, password protection, and data redaction. It supports tons of file formats, and adding hyperlinks, images, and files to a PDF is trouble-free. Indeed, ease-of-use is one of Foxit’s great strengths. The program uses a Microsoft Office-style ribbon interface which groups tasks in a familiar and intuitive interface, making for a seamless integration with your workflow. It also provides ChatGPT integration so you can easily get help with your documents from an AI assistant. Yes, it’s priced on the higher side for a PDF editor, but with all it has going for it, Nitro PDF Pro more than earns its keep. Plus, you can try it out for free for seven days to see if you like it before making a commitment. If you’re looking for an Acrobat replacement, you won’t find many better.
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Price When Reviewed: Free I $29.95/mo I $49.95/yr I $79.95/lifetime EaseUs might not have the name recognition of some of the other editors on this list, but it’s more than capable of holding its own in the crowded PDF editor market. It provides all of the essential tools for managing PDF files without any of the elaborate or hard-to-understand features. It allows users to jump right in to their toolset and get straight to editing with only what they need. While EaseUS’s features are great, they are also pretty standard fare among PDF editors. What makes it stand out is its affordable price—it’s a great value for those who regularly edit PDFs and don’t want to pay out the nose. EaseUS also offers a fully functional free version (with embedded watermarks on your edited documents) so users can take it for a spin to see if it meets their needs before they commit to paying any money.
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Price When Reviewed: Free PDF Candy is the rare free PDF editor that offers a lot of the features you’d typically have to pay for. We’re talking scanning, multiple file-conversion options, and OCR functionality. All of this combines to make PDF Candy stand out among the multitude of lesser free PDF editors. It does have a bit of a wonky interface, but once you get the hang of it you’re off and running. Unfortunately, while the free version has access to the expansive toolset of the paid version, you’re limited to one PDF task per hour. If you want unfettered access, you need to shell out $6 per month, or $48 per year.
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Price When Reviewed: Free 7-day trial, then $79.99 annually PDF Expert is an excellent editor that fits seamlessly into the Apple ecosystem, making it their pick for Macs, iPads, and iPhone users. While macOS does include a PDF editor in its Preview app, iOS devices don’t have a native PDF editor and PDF Expert fills that gap nicely. It has a clean and intuitive interface and offers a plethora of easy-to-use editing options such as page management, converting scanned files into editable documents, and conversion to other file formats, among other things. The pricing plan is also considerably cheaper than most of the other top picks, meaning this is a no-brainer for Apple users.
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Price When Reviewed: Built into macOS Mac users needn’t look beyond the macOS for their PDF editing needs, since there is a full set of PDF markup tools already available at their disposal in Apple Preview. It has the chops to handle most personal and business PDF editing needs, including encryption, password protection, and permissions for files. Apple Preview’s PDF features and capabilities are impressive and should be all you need for most common editing tasks. The drawback, of course, is that only Mac users can take advantage of them.
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Price When Reviewed: $8 per month (annual commitment) I $20 per month (cancel at any time) pdfFiller is a browser-based PDF editor that allows you do to just about everything PDF-related—editing, securing, sharing, creating, and storing PDF files—all from its intuitive and simple web interface. Its design is similar to a desktop app, with the toolbar across the top, and document thumbnails along the side, so it’s very easy to select the page you want to work on and perform the desired function, be it adding, deleting, or copying/pasting text; changing font style, size, and color; and so on. A standard set of markup tools is also available. It has a surprisingly deep set of features for both personal and business use. For instance the Premium plan offers an impressive legal document library, as well as SignNow support. While incredibly versatile, not all of pdfFiller’s advanced features will suit everyone. Fortunately, there are three subscription tiers, which gives users a way to meet their editing needs without paying extra for unnecessary features: Basic for $8/mo; Plus for $12/mo; Premium for $15/mo with an annual commitment. Month-to-month options are also available, but at a higher cost, of course. A word about online PDF editorsWhy spend a chunk of change on a desktop editor when free online PDF editors abound? The simple answer is because you get what you pay for. Generally, free online editors will let you add text and comments, merge and split documents, and convert files to and from PDF. With rare exception, however, they won’t let you edit existing text and many have file-size and page-volume restrictions. And a lot of them will watermark your edited document. For these reasons, web PDF editors are best reserved for simple, fast editing jobs. Call in these big dogs for anything more demanding. What to look for in a PDF editorPDF editors come in a variety of flavors, offering varying feature sets—from basic functionality to power-user tools. It’s important to know what features best match your workflow before you commit to a PDF editor. Create, convert, and export PDFsThe most fundamental function of a PDF editor is to make PDFs, either from scratch, scanned hard copies, or by converting digital documents. A good PDF editor should be able to transform a variety of file types—from Microsoft Office formats to images to HTML—and do so seamlessly, preserving the original formatting. It should also include OCR technology to make the PDF text searchable and editable. Likewise, a good PDF editor must be able to export PDFs into other editable formats such as Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, HTML, or plain text, maintaining the original files hyperlinks, images, and other elements. Content editingAnother bit of magic that PDF editors unlock is the ability to modify text; insert, resize, and move images; and reorganize pages in the PDF. A good one will perform these tasks as easily as in a text document or slide deck, allowing in-line editing, dragging-and dropping graphics, and adding or removing hyperlinks. Review and annotateA good PDF editor should also let you or anyone else using it add comments and other annotations to PDF files during review. It should have tools to mark up both text documents and graphic-heavy files like webpages. Common options include sticky notes, callout boxes, highlighting, freehand drawing tools, and stamps with messages like “approved,” “revised,” and “confidential.” SecurityAll businesses deal with documents containing sensitive data. Look for a PDF editor that includes security features that allow access for authorized eyes only. Good options will usually offer several levels of security, including password protection, permissions setting, and content redaction, which “blacks out” selected text and images. Most PDF editors will also offer one or more ways to electronically sign documents. Mobile supportWhile deep PDF editing is best done on a desktop, it’s nice to be able to review and annotate files when you’re out and about. While PDFs can typically be reviewed in any PDF reader or editor, regardless of which one they were created in, consider looking for an editor that has a dedicated mobile app, is optimized for mobile devices, or allows cloud access to features through a mobile browser. One of the great things about a PDF is that it can be read and edited in any PDF program regardless of which one it was created in. So beyond the features outlined here, let your personal preferences guide you in making your decision. FAQ1.
What is the difference between a PDF document and a PDF form?While there are a number of different types of PDF file formats, they all fall under the umbrella term of PDF documents. A PDF form is a type of PDF document that has editable form fields a user can fill out. Typically, parts of the document are static and can’t be changed in a PDF form, such as questions in a survey or instructions about filling out the form. In a PDF form, the content fields a user fills out are open to editing and can offer a list of possible answer options or can be written in freely. 2.
Are PDF documents and Word files different?Yes. They are two entirely different document formats. While you can export from one file format to another, they are not the same. Word file formats are usually used for word processing, editing, and making changes to text. PDF documents on the other hand, are most often utilized for viewing, sharing, and printing. Additionally, Word files are read and write and contain some version of the “.doc” file format. Whereas PDF files are typically read-only and contain the “.pdf” file format. 3.
Can you protect PDF documents from being edited by other people?Yes. If you have a PDF document that you don’t want anyone else to edit, you can protect the file. You can do this by opening the file in Acrobat, for instance, and clicking Tools > Protect. Then you have a few options as to whether you want to simply restrict editing with a password, or if you want to encrypt the file for further safety. Once you choose how you want to protect the PDF document, you can set a password and save. 4.
Can you merge PDFs with a free PDF editor?As a matter of fact, many free PDF editors allow you to merge two or more PDFs into one document. Such is the case with their top free pick PDF Candy. Open up the PDF editor application or website in your browser and search for the Merge option. It will then ask you to add the files of all PDFs you wish to merge. Once the files have been added, arrange the page order and alignment before proceeding with the merge. Afterwards, all of your previously PDF files will be merged into one new PDF document. 5.
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Our VerdictFoxit PDF Editor is a fantastic Acrobat alternative for business users who work regularly with PDF documents. It provides all the tools you need to edit content, protect sensitive information, and collaborate with other document stakeholders. Price When Reviewed$179.99 (Standard version, perpetual license) Best Prices Today: Foxit PDF EditorFoxit is well known in business circles for its innovative PDF products and services. Its flagship PDF Editor is offered in several permutations for individual users, business teams, and educational institutions. Many of these offerings package the editor with other Foxit tools, but in this review they look solely at the core desktop product.
Foxit PDF Editor design and featuresFoxit PDF Editor uses an Office-style ribbon interface. A row of tabs extending across the top is labeled according to common tasks such as Convert, Edit, Comment, and so on. Selecting a tab opens a set of tools for completing that task. This design style keeps things streamlined by only displaying the tools you need at hand for the given job. When you first launch the app, a series of “tool wizards” are shown in the middle of the document pane that allow you to easily access your most frequently used tools. A list of the most recently opened PDF documents is displayed below. The interface returns to this view whenever you close a PDF file and return to the Home tab. Michael Ansaldo/Foundry Editing document text is similar to working in a word processor. To make changes to a document, you simply select the Edit tab, then click the Edit Text button, and select the desired paragraph to start editing. Just place the cursor and type to add text or highlight text to delete it. You can also change text formatting in the Format tab that appears in the right panel in text editing mode. To change the text layout of a page, you can click anywhere on the page to activate a text box and then resize or rotate that block of text by clicking and dragging the box’s edges. Because each page’s text is bound by its own text box, the text will not automatically flow from one page to the next when you reach the end of a page. Rather, you must select a Link & Join Text feature from the Edit toolbar, then click in order the text boxes you want to connect. When you return to editing text, you’ll be able to write through these linked pages. The editor can create PDFs from Microsoft Office formats, PC applications, popular web browsers, and scanned text. It can also convert PDF files to other file types, including Office formats, HTML, and plain text. With remote work the new normal, the ability to collaborate on documents is more essential than ever. Foxit includes a full set of annotation tools for collaborating with others in the Comments tab. Sticky notes, call-outs, highlighters, stamps, and other commenting and markup tools are found here, as are tools for inserting, striking out, and replacing text. Michael Ansaldo/Foundry Foxit PDF Editor also supports business-critical security features to protect sensitive data. Under the Protect tab, you’ll find redaction tools such as Whiteout, which permanently erases any content leaving a white background with one click, and a more traditional Mark for Redaction tool that blacks out content. There are also tools for sanitizing documents — which remove “hidden” information such as metadata, links, and bookmarks — adding password protection and security policies, and batch encryption. Because Foxit PDF Editor is aimed squarely at business users, it’s no surprise that it integrates with a variety of popular Enterprise Content Management systems and cloud services. These include Sharepoint, Enterprise Connect, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box to name just a few. Recently, Foxit added ChatGPT integration to the editor. Activating this feature opens an AI assistant that you can chat with in the right pane. From here you can ask the AI assistant to summarize or rewrite the current document, correct grammar and spelling, translate selected text, and even have a mp;amp;A with the PDF about its content. Should you get Foxit PDF Editor?Foxit PDF Editor is offered in two standalone versions for both Windows and Mac. The base PDF Editor is available as an individual license for $179.99. PDF Editor Pro adds more advanced editing, collaboration, and security tools for $209.99 per license. A full-featured free version is available for 7 days and is a great way to get a feel for its many capabilities. If you’re an independent worker or small business owner who regularly works with PDFs, Foxit PDF Editor is well worth a look. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. There are many different types of business credit cards available, but the best ones are generally those that earn travel rewards. The rewards you earn with business travel credit cards can be used to book flights or hotel stays for your employees or even fund your next vacation. These cards may also offer statement credits, no foreign transaction fees and travel or purchase protections, which provide additional value outside of the rewards you can earn. Below, CNBC Select details the best small business travel credit cards. They look at the rewards and costs of each card, so you can make the best choice for your small business or side hustle. (See our methodology for more information on how they choose the best business credit cards for travel.) Best business travel credit cardsBest for travel overallInk Business Preferred® Credit Card
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Who's this for? The Chase Ink Business Preferred is an ideal fit for businesses that spend heavily on travel, shipping, internet, advertising (with social media sites or search engines) or cable and phone services. Standout benefits: What makes this such a great business card for travel is the options you have for redeeming the points you earn. You can use Chase Ultimate Rewards® points to book travel through the Chase travel portal at a rate of 1.25 cents per point (25% more value than redeeming for cash back) or transfer them to 14 airline and hotel partners. The Ink Business Preferred also has a variety of travel insurance and purchase protection benefits, which can save your business money when things go wrong. Best for no annual feeThe Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American ExpressOn the American Express secure site
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Best for premium travel perksThe Business Platinum Card® from American ExpressOn the American Express secure site
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Best for domestic flightsSouthwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit Card
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Best for hotelsIHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card
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Who's this for? The to IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card can help small business owners quickly turn their expenses into free nights across IHG's 18 hotel brands, such as InterContinental®, Crowne Plaza®, Kimpton®, EVEN® Hotels, Indigo® Hotels & Holiday Inn®. Standout benefits: The biggest benefit of this card is an annual free night certificate valid and IHG hotels costing up to 40,000 points per night. Cardholders also enjoy VIP treatment with IHG One Rewards Platinum Elite status, as well as up to $50 worth of United TravelBank Cash each year and a Global Entry, TSA PreCheck or NEXUS application fee credit. Plus, cardholders get a fourth night free when redeeming points for stays of three nights or more. Best for flexible rewardsAmerican Express® Business Gold CardOn the American Express secure site
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Who's this for? The American Express Business Gold Card is ideal for businesses whose primary expenses change month to month. Rather than having fixed bonus categories, with this card, you'll automatically earn elevated rewards for your 2 highest-spend categories each billing cycle from six eligible categories, allowing for maximum flexibility. While your top two categories may change, you will earn 4X points on the first $150,000 in combined purchases from these categories each calendar year (then 1X thereafter). Only the top 2 categories each billing cycle will count towards the $150,000 cap. Standout benefits: The six categories in which you can potentially earn bonus points, including airfare, U.S. advertising, U.S. shipping, computer purchases from U.S. providers, U.S. gas stations and U.S. restaurants. The card also provides a 25% airline bonus that lets you get some of your points back when you use Pay with Points to book flights, access to various expense management tools, *baggage insurance, trip delay insurance, car rental loss and damage insurance and no foreign transaction fees (see rates and fees). Ink Business Preferred® Credit CardThe Chase Ink Business Preferred is an excellent business card with useful benefits, valuable rewards and a generous welcome bonus. Rewards
Welcome bonus Earn 100,000 points after you spend $8,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Annual fee $95 Notable perks You can use Chase Ultimate Rewards® points to book travel through the Chase travel portal at a rate of 1.25 cents per point, which is a 25% increase in value compared to using the points for cash back. The Ink Business Preferred also gives you the ability to transfer Chase points to numerous hotel and airline partners at a 1:1 ratio. Having the ability to transfer your points unlocks all sorts of redemption possibilities. For example, you could transfer points to World of Hyatt and book an all-inclusive resort stay in the Caribbean or transfer points to Aeroplan, Avianca or United and book cheap business-class flights to Europe on Star Alliance carriers. This card also has built-in insurance coverage that automatically applies to eligible purchases, such as cell phone protection, purchase protection and extended warranty coverage. When you pay for eligible travel with the card, you'll also get insurance for rental cars (collision only), trip delays, trip cancellations/interruptions and baggage delays. The Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American ExpressThe Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express has no annual fee (see rates and fees) and earns an above-average return on general, everyday expenses. Rewards
Welcome bonus Earn 15,000 Membership Rewards® points after you spend $3,000 in eligible purchases on the card within your first 3 months of card membership. Annual fee $0 (see rates and fees) Notable perks The American Express points you earn with this card transfer to 19 airline and hotel loyalty programs. With so many travel partners, there are lots of possibilities for maximizing your Amex points. Plus, American Express frequently offers transfer bonuses, which further increase the value of your points. Other perks of the Blue Business Plus Credit Card from American Express include access to expanded buying power, extended warranty coverage, purchase protection, rental car insurance and the ability to link with Quickbooks for simplified accounting. The Business Platinum Card® from American ExpressThe Business Platinum Card from American Express is a premium business card loaded with perks that help justify its steep annual fee. Rewards
Welcome bonus Earn 120,000 points after spending $15,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership. Annual fee $695 (see rates and fees). Notable perks The Business Platinum Card from American Express has a long list of notable perks, including the following statement credits:
It also grants cardmembers access to over 1,400 airport lounges through the American Express Global Lounge Collection gold elite status with Marriott Bonvoy and Hilton Honors (enrollment required) and rental car benefits with National, Avis and Hertz. The card also offers *cell phone protection, trip delay insurance and trip interruption/cancellation coverage. Plus, cardholders can receive a 35% points rebate (up to 1,000,000 points per calendar year) on eligible airfare booked through Amex Travel using Amex's Pay with Points program. Southwest® Rapid Rewards® Performance Business Credit CardThe Southwest Rapid Rewards Performance Business Credit Card is Southwest's most premium business credit card and can be incredibly rewarding for frequent flyers, especially those chasing the Southwest Companion Pass or other Southwest elite status. Rewards
Welcome bonus Earn 80,000 points after spending $5,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Annual fee $199 Notable perks The Southwest Performance Business Card's annual fee can easily be offset if you take full advantage of its many benefits:
This card is also useful in giving you a leg up on earning Southwest elite status. For every $10,000 you spend on the card, you'll earn 1,500 Tier Qualifying Points. Plus, the Rapid Rewards points you earn from spending and the welcome bonus count toward earning a Southwest Companion Pass, which allows you to bring along a companion on any Southwest flight for just the cost of taxes and fees. If you live near an airport Southwest serves, the Companion Pass is one of the best travel deals because it works with points flights and flights paid with cash. IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit CardThe IHG One Rewards Premier Business Credit Card is a hotel business card with a reasonable annual fee that can be easily justified by its ongoing benefits. Rewards
Welcome bonus Earn 140,000 points after spending $3,000 on purchases in the first three months from account opening. Annual fee $99 Notable perks Cardholders receive an annual free night certificate valid and IHG hotels costing up to 40,000 points per night (though the certificate can be combined with IHG points to book more expensive properties). Cardholders also receive automatic IHG Platinum Elite status and the fourth night free when booking IHG points stays of four nights or more. Benefits of IHG Platinum Elite status include complimentary room upgrades upon availability, late checkout and a welcome amenity at check-in. Other perks include up to $50 worth of United TravelBank Cash each year and a statement credit of up to $100 every four years to put toward Global Entry, TSA PreCheck® or NEXUS membership. Cardholders also earn 10,000 bonus points and a $100 statement after spending $20,000 on the card within the account anniversary year. The American Express® Business Gold CardThe American Express Business Gold Card is one of the best business cards for maximizing your spending. It offers flexible bonus reward categories based on where your business spends the most. Rewards
Welcome bonus Earn 70,000 points after spending $10,000 on eligible purchases within the first three months of card membership. Annual fee $295 (see rates and fees) Notable perks In addition to transferring their points to Amex's various airline and hotel partners, cardholders can redeem their points toward eligible airfare booked through the Amex Travel Portal and receive a 25% points rebate (up to 250,000 points per calendar year). The rebate applies to business and first class tickets on any airline, or any class on your selected qualifying airline. Cardholders can also take advantage of expense management tools like the American Express® Business App, year-end summaries and Vendor Pay by Bill.com and enjoy peace of mind with coverages like *baggage insurance, trip delay insurance and car rental loss and damage insurance. Find the best credit card for you by reviewing offers in our credit card marketplace or get personalized offers via CardMatch™. FAQsIs a business travel card worth it?Business travel credit cards can be exceptionally valuable compared to other types of business rewards credit cards. However, if you prefer to use credit card rewards for things other than travel, you may receive more value from a business cash-back credit card. What's the best business credit card for airline miles?Can I use business card rewards for personal travel?You can use the rewards you earn from business credit cards to book personal or business travel. Small business credit cards are typically linked to personal travel rewards programs and the points or miles you earn from personal and business credit cards are often automatically combined or can usually be pooled together. Bottom lineSmall business credit cards are essential for keeping personal and business expenses separate. But they can also earn valuable rewards for your everyday business expenses. With the right business credit card for travel, you can maximize the miles or points you earn and take advantage of benefits designed for travelers. Subscribe to the CNBC Select Newsletter! Money matters — so make the most of it. Get expert tips, strategies, news and everything else you need to maximize your money, right to your inbox. Sign up here. Why trust CNBC Select?At CNBC Select, their mission is to provide their readers with high-quality service journalism and comprehensive consumer advice so they can make informed decisions with their money. Every credit card review is based on rigorous reporting by their team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of small business credit card products. While CNBC Select earns a commission from affiliate partners on many offers and links, they create all their content without input from their commercial team or any outside third parties, and they pride ourselves on their journalistic standards and ethics. See our methodology for more information on how they choose the best business travel credit cards. Our methodologyTo determine which business cards offer the best value, CNBC Select analyzed dozens of the most popular credit cards available to U.S. business owners. They compared each card on a range of features, including annual fee, employee card fee, rewards, welcome bonus, introductory and standard APR and foreign transaction fees, as well as factors such as required credit and customer reviews when available. They also considered additional perks, the application process and how easy it is to redeem points. Catch up on CNBC Select's in-depth coverage of credit cards, banking and money, and follow us on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to stay up to date. *Eligibility and Benefit level varies by Card. Terms, Conditions and Limitations Apply. Please visit americanexpress.com/ benefitsguide for more details. Underwritten by New Hampshire Insurance Company, an AIG Company; Underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company. Car Rental Loss or Damage Coverage is offered through American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. For rates and fees of the Business Platinum Card® from American Express, click here. For rates and fees of the Blue Business® Plus Credit Card from American Express, click here. For rates and fees of the American Express® Business Gold Card, click here. Editorial Note: Opinions, analyses, reviews or recommendations expressed in this article are those of the Select editorial staff’s alone, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any third party. The Best Business Laptop Deals This Week**Deals are selected by their commerce team Choosing the best laptop for a team is a heavy decision for any business. You need something that's durable, secure, powerful, light, and capable of lasting through a long workday—and you have countless options. We've scanned their latest business laptop reviews and winnowed down their favorite models for getting work done, but as we'll explain in detail after the following picks, selecting from even this subset requires care. Not every laptop matches how you or your employees work, or what you do. Take a look at some of the best options available, and then read on to learn the fine points of everything from IT management and deployment to secure logins and durable chassis and keyboards. Business laptops work harder than consumer models (and usually cost more), but your business deserves nothing less. These are the best business laptops for 2024. Deeper Dive: Our Top Tested Picks Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (2023)Best Business Laptop OverallWhy They Picked ItThe Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon remains an icon among business laptops in its 2023 Gen 11 iteration. Its carbon-fiber and magnesium-alloy design makes this slim machine one of the lightest and most durable ultraportables on the market, but Lenovo didn't cut any corners to get the weight down. The keyboard is one of the best you can get on a laptop; the business-ready features are top-notch; and the battery hung on for nearly 13 hours in their rundown test—impressive for a machine that weighs just 2.48 pounds. Pair all of this with a 16:10 display that comes in OLED and touch-screen variants, and the whole picture comes into focus: This is one of the best laptops ever made, and the easy pick for a repeat Editors' Choice award among all business laptops. Who It's ForFor pros who demand the best, whether that's in the office or jetting across the country, the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is the clear winner among Windows-based business machines. Its ultraportable design is impeccable, and the overall package is still sublime—all helping it become the first laptop to win back-to-back perfect ("Exemplary") ratings at PCMag. Even with its premium pricing for upgraded models like their test unit, it's a fine value for frequent business travelers, giving you the best ultraportable your business can get.
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HP Dragonfly G4Best Alternative to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 CarbonWhy They Picked ItFor a sleek business ultraportable outside of the Lenovo brand, the HP Dragonfly G4 is a superb choice. With a sharp-looking design, an expansive 3:2 screen, and a long-lasting battery in a thin-and-light frame, this is a first-class machine for business users. It's even a bit lighter than the leading Lenovo. Throw in a wide selection of ports and optional mobile broadband for on-the-go connectivity, and you have an ideal laptop for the office or jet-setting across the country. Who It's ForProfessionals who want an ultraportable business laptop have a wealth of quality choices, but the HP Dragonfly G4 is a particularly excellent alternative to the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11. Leaving few potential buyers behind, the laptop has a similar mix of portability and capability (not to mention nearly 20 hours of battery life) all with its own svelte style.
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1Best Budget Business LaptopWhy They Picked ItIf you want a capable business laptop at an aggressively low price, the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 is the budget work machine to get. With a starting price of less than $600, you'll get a rock solid productivity laptop that's outfitted with a 16-inch display, an ample port selection, Lenovo's best-in-class keyboard, and your choice of Intel or AMD processors. The whole thing is packaged in Lenovo's classic black ThinkPad aesthetic, with excellent build quality and relatively few compromises for the bargain price. Who It's ForIf you want a business laptop for a budget price, the Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 1 is the easy choice. It may be built to appeal to small and mid-sized businesses, but you don't need an extensive fleet of work machines to appreciate this laptop. If you need the reliability of the ThinkPad brand, but need to stick to a modest budget, this is the best cost-effective choice.
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HP EliteBook 840 G9Best Laptop for Enterprise FleetsWhy They Picked ItThe HP EliteBook 840 G9 is one of the best laptops for enterprise fleets due to its impressive performance, long battery life, and top-notch security features. HP sells it in a sleek ultraportable design with a decent selection of ports and the option for 4G or 5G mobile broadband, ensuring connectivity on the go. The laptop stands out with its up-to-date features, like a five-megapixel webcam, a taller 16:10 aspect ratio display, and a Wi-Fi 6E radio. While it may not surpass the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon as their favorite business laptop, the EliteBook 840 G9 remains a compelling choice for your core workforce. Who It's ForIf you're buying for an enterprise fleet of business travelers needing a reliable, secure laptop, consider this HP EliteBook. Its impressive performance, long battery life, and optional mobile broadband ensure productivity on the go, while the design and feature set provide versatility for work scenarios in the office and on the road. Enterprises seeking a well-rounded, secure laptop should have it on the shortlist for their fleets.
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Dell Precision 5680Best Workstation LaptopWhy They Picked ItPowerful workstation laptops are nothing new, but the Dell Precision 5680 delivers the power to tackle mammoth datasets as well as engineering, video, or CGI rendering jobs in a slimmer, trimmer, lightweight package. Powered by the first Nvidia "Ada Lovelace" mobile professional GPU we've tested, it goes toe-to-toe with other workstations despite being in a lighter weight class. Combine that with a beautiful 4K OLED touch screen and a battery that will actually let you do some work on the go, and you've got the best workstation laptop around. Who It's ForThe Precision 5680 is for professionals who need uncompromising workstation performance, but also want portability and crisp visuals. Top configurations deliver truly blistering performance, provided you're in a position to pay for it.
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MSI Stealth 14 StudioBest Budget Workstation LaptopWhy They Picked ItThe MSI Stealth 14 Studio is their favorite media workstation for professionals on a budget, with enough muscle to handle video and audio work, and even a little rendering—all in a 14-inch design that's perfect for use on the move. Between the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 laptop graphics chip and the Intel Core i7-13700H processor, it's got enough oomph for a basic workstation, and its 240Hz screen is ready for whatever high-refresh rate work you need to do. Pair that with Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, and speedy Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and it's ready to get you up to speed for under $1,800. Who It's ForThe MSI Stealth 14 Studio is more of a content creation machine than a professional, ISV-certified workstation, but it still delivers enough power for some media pros, STEM students, and most other digital professionals from behind a 100% sRGB and 99% DCI-P3 screen. The balance of affordability, portability, and power for everything from crunching numbers to rendering 3D imagery make it a smart buy for frugal professionals.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-Inch (2023, M3)Best MacBook for Most Business UsersWhy They Picked ItFor a rock-steady business laptop running macOS, you want the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Armed with the new M3 chip, this is Apple's entry-level Pro model, but it's no slouch. The new processor features more cores and faster performance, along with a more powerful GPU and enhanced machine learning, providing ample power for all of your productivity needs. It bridges the gap between the portability-focused MacBook Air and the more capable Pro line, but without any of the performance limitations of the Air. The 14-inch MacBook Pro features a bright and colorful Liquid Retina XDR screen, an excellent keyboard for comfortable typing, and battery life that will carry you through the longest of work days. Who It's ForGraphic designers and content creation professionals may favor the larger, more powerful 16-inch MacBook Pro (available with the M3 Pro and M3 Max processors). However, office workers who want macOS in a trim, tidy package will be happy with the latest MacBook Pro 14 with M3.
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Apple MacBook Pro 16-Inch (2023, M3 Max)Best MacBook for Business Power UsersWhy They Picked ItIf you want a true blend of refined design and raw power, the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max sets a sky-high standard. Outfitted with the outsized power of the M3 Max chip, a 40-core GPU, and a massive 128GB of memory, this is a top-tier workstation for the macOS crowd. It keeps the familiar design of the MacBook Pro, dresses it up in a new Space Black color, and revs the engine with enough power for the most demanding video editor or engineer. Its top-of-the-line performance will handle the most intense workloads, but this level of power doesn't come cheap. If you want the best, be ready to pay for it. Who It's ForBusiness power users working in fields like engineering, data science, or even animation will crave the power of the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max. The recently revised MacBook Pro design is matched with best-in-class performance and nearly 28-hour battery life, making this the cream of the crop for business Macs.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Z13Best Ultraportable Business LaptopWhy They Picked ItThe Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is one of many ultraportable business laptops, but this AMD-powered system stands out from the pack, thanks to its mix of premium design and superb performance. From the first look, you'll know this isn't your father's ThinkPad: Instead of basic black, the lid is covered in recycled vegan leather, and the metal frame of the chassis is accented with polished, bronze-colored aluminum. With a fantastic keyboard, a reimagined TrackPoint, and a spacious glass-surfaced touchpad, you have so much tactile luxury at your fingertips that you'll love to sit down to work. And this slim machine can work, with AMD Ryzen processing and graphics providing some of the best performance in the category, backed with a battery that lasts all day. Who It's ForAny business user that values mobility will want a fantastic ultraportable, but the premium price of the ThinkPad Z13 makes it a bit more exclusive than most. If you want style and sustainable thinking to be part of your daily driver, then the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is the business ultraportable for you.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8Best Business Convertible 2-in-1 LaptopWhy They Picked ItFor the best 2-in-1 for business, the convertible Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga takes everything they love about the X1 Carbon, and mashes it up with Lenovo's Yoga design, giving you an exemplary hybrid business machine. The top-quality build does more than flip between laptop and tablet, with a trim 14-inch design, MIL-STD 810H sturdiness, a decent port selection, and top-notch performance that goes for nearly 14 hours on a single charge. They do wish the included self-charging stylus were a little more substantial, but that's barely a complaint when looking at this Editors' Choice winner. Who It's ForIf you need more flexibility than even the best clamshell business laptop can deliver, the ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8 delivers best-in-class capabilities in a convertible design that will make even your boss envious.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 3Best Small/Medium Business LaptopWhy They Picked ItLenovo's ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 3 is an excellent choice for small and medium businesses that want business-ready capability and a flexible 2-in-1 design. The ThinkBook Yoga is outfitted with plenty of ports, it has a snappy and efficient keyboard, and it even comes with a standard stylus pen for added productivity. If you want a versatile laptop with a sleek build and performance for office productivity, this is a smart alternative to corporate flagship models like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga. Who It's ForThis one calls to those who prioritize productivity and appreciate Lenovo's dedication to well-built, capable office machines. The ThinkBook 14s Yoga Gen 3 is perfect for owners of small and medium businesses who want the versatility of a 2-in-1 laptop without a sky-high price.
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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 (Intel)Best Detachable Windows TabletWhy They Picked ItThe Intel-based Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is an impressive 2-in-1 detachable Windows tablet with laptop-like performance, impressive battery life, and outstanding cameras. It's ideal for business users who need a tablet that can replace a laptop and want to use it for daily work, creative projects, and productivity on the go, and who may be keen on stylus use. Its sleek design features a 3:2 screen that's inking-friendly and comes with two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports and user-upgradable storage. Some workers may balk at the lack of 5G connectivity, but the impressive engineering, 10-core Intel Core i7-1255U processor, and more than 13 hours of battery life make it a practical tablet for business users, and a deserving Editors' Choice winner. Who It's ForClearly, the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 is a high-end tablet suited to professionals and anyone else who needs a pen-computing device with impressive performance, long battery life, and a sleek design. The device is expensive, especially once you factor in upgrades and crucial accessories like the keyboard base and Surface stylus, but it's worth the price for anyone who values quality and performance.
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Getac X600Best Rugged Laptop for BusinessWhy They Picked ItIf you need a tough-as-nails machine that can handle both your business software and survive shocks, drops, and much worse, the Getac X600 is the best rugged laptop for business. The big 15.6-inch display is bright enough for easy visibility indoors and outside in the sunshine; the military-grade chassis is sealed against sand, dust, and water; and the powerful components are rated to handle extreme temperatures. Equipped with an eight-core Intel Core i9-11950H processor and Nvidia Quadro RTX 3000 graphics, it's also powerful enough for serious work. Who It's ForFrom first-responders to field workers, the Getac X600 is a rugged laptop with both extreme durability and power. If your workplace is more extreme than the standard office, and you need a powerful laptop for resource-intensive work, the Getac X600 is the rugged laptop to get.
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Buying Guide: The Best Business Laptops for 2024 Every laptop benefits from a speedy CPU, bright screen, comfortable keyboard, and long battery life. But the makers of business models add features to meet specific office needs, such as secure logins (via biometric fingerprint readers or facial recognition or SmartCard IDs) and sturdy designs that have passed MIL-STD 810G or the even more severe 810H tests against road hazards like shock and vibration. (First responders and field workers may require even tougher rugged laptops.) IT departments appreciate fleet deployment and remote manageability functions like those offered by laptops with Intel vPro processors and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support for secure access. Enterprises also prefer Windows 11 Pro over the consumer-oriented Windows 11 Home (or sometimes a business-focused Linux distribution) and look for laptops with less bloatware or fewer extraneous bundled programs. With so many thin black and silver notebooks on the market, business machines tend to look samey, but the differences that matter most to office users tend to be below the surface, inside the chassis. (Credit: Molly Flores) The line between tablets and laptops is also blurring in the business-machine world. Once the two were separated by operating systems, but now several tablets aimed at businesses run true versions of Windows. Some of these tablets even have physical, detachable keyboards. But make no mistake, in the business sphere, conventional clamshell-style laptops still rule, and choosing the right one can determine whether you run a company that's successful or one that suffers from too much downtime. Let's walk through essential business-laptop features, the components you'll need, and—also important—how to distinguish between a business laptop and a consumer one. Which Processor Should I Get in a Business Laptop?Choosing the right processor for your business machines can be a little complicated, but they have a few rules of thumb to bear in mind whether you're shopping for a personal work machine or upgrading the IT fleet for your whole company. We recommend choosing the latest processor generation whenever possible, since the latest chips will feature newer capabilities, current and ongoing support, and push the unavoidable future upgrade back a bit further than if you started with last year's hardware. Next, it helps to know what class of processor you need. Our guide to choosing a laptop CPU provides their most detailed advice, but for business users, they have some rules of thumb you should know. (Credit: Molly Flores) The lowest-end processors, like Intel's Pentium and Celeron CPUs, aren't really meant for work, but would be a decent fit for powering a sales kiosk, or running signage. Basic processors, like Intel's Core i3, are suited to basic work like writing up documents and browsing the web. If the most demanding program you run is PowerPoint, then a basic processor will suit you just fine. For more demanding work, you'll look to more productivity-focused options. On Intel, these are Core i5 and i7 chips (with upper-end business machines gravitating in 2024 toward Intel Core Ultra 5 and 7 processors). Apple's M3 and M3 Pro processors fill out the same category on Macs, while AMD's Ryzen 5 or Ryzen 7 processors are suitable for office users that need to do some light video editing, or power through larger spreadsheets and datasets. If you need more horsepower for number crunching, media creation, or even workstation-grade processing, look to Intel's Core i9 (which lives alongside Core Ultra chips for now), Apple M3 Max, and AMD's Ryzen 9 CPUs. These will almost always be paired with powerful graphics and plenty of RAM, but check out their guide to mobile workstations to find out what specifics you should consider. Finally, consider the form factor. As a rule, Intel's H- and HX-series chips will offer the highest power for the most demanding uses and will be found in mobile workstations and creator laptops, while U-series CPUs are made for midrange thin-and-light laptops. Ultraportable laptops generally use lower-wattage chips, generally around 15 watts from U-series chips, with wattage driving up to 45W or higher in workstations. But, even with the U-series models, the basic tiers provide good, better, and best in terms of processing power. Also, look for absolutely no less than 8GB of RAM if shopping for a PC for a rank-and-file worker, but go for 16GB if at all possible. (Graphic artists and spreadsheet ninjas should aim for 16GB as their absolute minimum.) The right amount of memory allows you to keep more programs and browser tabs open at once, as well as perform multimedia processes (such as editing photos) faster. Go Solid State, If You Can: Laptop SSDsWith businesses using video, multimedia PowerPoint slides, and multi-megapixel photos in staff meetings virtual and in-person, opting for a spacious drive is a smart idea. If you're going to go with a traditional platter drive (and at this point, you probably should not), a 1TB hard drive is a decent balance between economy and space. That said, we're huge fans of solid-state boot drives, and almost all business laptops have moved over to them at this point. While pricier and more meager in their storage capacities, solid-state drives (SSDs) don't have any spinning parts and are therefore better suited to take a licking on the road. SSD-equipped systems also boot and launch apps more quickly. If you'll travel or commute much with your laptop and don't need maximal storage capacity, an SSD is the right choice. SSDs tend to be pricier than hard drives, which means that you'll likely be looking at 256GB or 512GB capacities to maximize your budget. (Credit: Brian Westover) Optical drives have all but disappeared on business laptops. If you need to retrieve older files or records stored on CDs or DVDs, an external disc drive can help; that's a smarter move than buying a bulky laptop equipped with an optical drive if you know you're not quite done shuffling discs yet. What Graphics Should You Get in Your Laptop? Integrated vs. DedicatedMost business PCs come with integrated graphics chips, which are a lightweight graphics-acceleration solution that's part of the main CPU. These integrated GPUs are usually fine for business laptops since you won't be playing 3D games on a computer meant for work. (Right?) Unless a laptop has a separate GPU, it will use integrated graphics, usually named "Intel UHD Graphics" or "Iris Xe Graphics"; AMD's chips use the name Radeon Graphics. The existing Intel Core Ultra chips use integrated graphics based on its Arc desktop GPUs. Most professionals who require discrete graphics will use them for specialized tasks such as GPU acceleration in Photoshop, high-definition video creation in Adobe Premiere Pro, or 3D graphics visualization in architectural drawings and CAD software. Mobile-workstation-class laptops will usually come with some sort of discrete graphics, either for their 3D capabilities or to drive multiple monitors. While a few professional laptops will get the Nvidia GeForce RTX graphics cards you'd normally find in a higher-end consumer laptop or gaming machine, most will get an extra boost with Nvidia's professional GPU lines. Older workstations frequently use Nvidia's older Quadro GPUs, while newer models use Nvidia's RTX A series or (rarely) AMD's Radeon Pro line. The exception to this rule is Apple, which builds pro-level graphics processing right into its higher-end chips. Even the basic M3-powered MacBook Pros may be limited to some light photo and video editing, but the beefier M3 Pro and M3 Max processors found in the latest MacBook Pro models offer the same level of graphics power as a Windows system with a dedicated GPU, and even compete with workstation systems. (Credit: Kyle Cobian) As for the display panel, LCD screens with 1,366-by-768-pixel resolution are still available if you're trying to save some money on your laptop, but avoid them. Your eyes will thank you for upgrading to at least a 1,920-by-1,080-pixel display that makes use of in-plane switching (IPS) technology. This combination will ensure that you have plenty of space for displaying many columns of numbers in Excel or arranging many windows on the screen at once, and that your coworkers will be able to see them from any angle while clustering around your desk. For graphics or scientific work, a 3K or 4K display provides more real estate still, as well as sharper text and more detailed visuals. Though these are still fairly uncommon fixtures on business laptops, they're emerging at least as options in some isolated models, and worth the money if your job will make use of extra pixels. Just know that, all else being equal, a high-resolution screen will drain battery life more rapidly than a lower-res one of the same base technology. Stay Connected: Wired and Wireless OptionsAn effective and fast wireless connectivity load-out is essential in any business machine these days. Offices, airports, and client sites demand wireless connectivity for access to real-time email, messaging clients, and cloud services. Few businesspeople work fully local anymore. Every laptop these days has some flavor of Wi-Fi built in. It should get you satisfactory throughput, but you have to find a hotspot or an unprotected network to surf the web. Look for dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wi-Fi for the best flexibility for your IT organization. The most common kind nowadays, 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6), runs primarily on 5GHz networks, but it will work with 2.4GHz networks as a fallback. The best wireless at the moment is Wi-Fi 6E, but the existing Wi-Fi 7 standard in 2024 will quickly gain traction. Offices in high-density buildings may wish to use the less-populated 5GHz bands, as the 2.4GHz channels tend to get more crowded. Some budget business laptops still come with older 802.11ac Wi-Fi 5; these may offer less reliable connections but are still adequate for most small and medium businesses. Don't discount good old Ethernet entirely: You'll still need it for crowded conferences where the Wi-Fi is saturated. So, if your laptop is too thin to house an Ethernet jack, a USB-to-Ethernet adapter is a worthwhile investment. (One might come in the box.) (Credit: Joseph Maldonado) These difficulties are, in part, why some business laptops have built-in mobile-broadband wireless modems as options. They work in tandem with available cellular networks to bring broadband speeds to your laptop wherever you find a cellular signal available. You can configure many business laptops with one of these modems integrated for a nominal fee; this option is one of the key distinguishing features of business laptops. Constant connectivity is a common option for business laptops, but it doesn't come cheap. A 5G wireless connection can run up a hefty monthly fee, but with widely available coverage and service plans from top cellular providers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, it's a good way to stay connected for work on the road. Mobile hotspots and smartphone tethering are also available in case you don't want to buy internal modems for all your employees; they're a quick fix if you only need mobile internet part-time. Keep Running: How to Get the Best Laptop Battery LifeA big battery can be your best friend on a lengthy flight or a long commute. Business laptops usually come with multiple battery options. Some enterprise-class laptops have two or three different kinds of batteries (four-, six-, and nine-cell options). More cells means longer battery life, all else being equal. The "equal" is the tricky part; this isn't always the case with laptops that use 4K displays or other power-hungry components. A big battery adds some heft, but being able to run it unplugged from dawn 'til dusk is worth the weight gain. Most ultraportable laptops have non-removable, sealed-in batteries. Laptops with removable batteries do still exist, but they are increasingly uncommon, limited mostly to rugged tablets and laptops designed for extreme conditions. If you think you'll need more battery life than a single charge can offer, look for an external battery pack rather than limiting yourself to a model with a swappable internal battery. Combined with the internal battery, these external solutions can help deliver battery life in the 19-to-24-hour range. Just be forewarned that these extra-life batteries can weigh down your system by an extra pound or more. 2-in-1 Laptops: Are They Good for Work?Price and portability are arguably the biggest reasons why a business might consider a Windows-based tablet for work. Some tablets sell for less than $500 and can easily adapt into a corporate environment. While specialized (i.e. expensive) tablets have been in vertical markets, such as health care, for years, the ubiquity of the Apple iPad means that people are used to carrying a computer that doesn't have a physical keyboard or that uses a detachable, basic one. Look for a Windows tablet if you need to run in-house or third-party apps that were originally created for PCs. True enterprise-class tablets running Windows are still evolving, but most business users expect their work computers to behave the same as their personal tablets. Apple fans will have to be content with using the iPad or iPad Pro for business, as a tablet-optimized version of macOS doesn't exist. (Credit: Molly Flores) Most Windows tablets are built to surf the web, run Office apps, and perform other super-light computing tasks, but they are also compatible with the gamut of security applications, VPN and email clients, and countless hardware peripherals such as printers, scanners, and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. They wouldn't run an entire business on a tablet, but one can be a helpful take-along unit for an offsite meeting or used as a portable alternative to your six-pound big-screen bruiser of a workstation. Microsoft (with its Surface line) and Lenovo (with its ThinkPad variants) are the key players in this market for business Windows tablets. The Best Chromebooks for Business: Simple and AffordableWith the cloud becoming omnipresent in their computing lives at both work and home, Chromebooks are more viable options than ever for laptops devoted to work activity. These laptops are restricted to using Google's ChromeOS, which began as a souped-up version of the popular web browser. Android apps from the Google Play Store (such as the Microsoft Office suite or Adobe Photoshop Lightroom) extend Chromebooks' abilities, but they often lack features found on the Windows-based versions of the same programs. Businesses that run their core applications on the Google suite may find Chromebooks useful under certain circumstances, though, as emailing and communications stations. The latest models even have Intel vPro IT manageability and security tech built in. (Credit: Molly Flores) If web-based collaboration is key to your workflow, a Chromebook could be enough, and because Chromebooks don't need powerful hardware to run most web apps, they generally cost a lot less than other business laptops. Some Chromebooks designed for work do have beefier processors and more memory. Our general takeaway, though, is that under most circumstances, they tend to work better as adjunct than primary machines in most businesses. So, What Is the Best Business Laptop to Buy?Take some time to consider the nature of your particular job. Doing so should point you toward the ideal business laptop. Paying a little extra for more power or capabilities now will save you headaches down the road. The added value of a longer warranty (some business laptops come with three years), specialized tech support, and a more ruggedized frame (fortified by carbon fiber or magnesium alloy) are some of the extra benefits you may get with a business laptop. If your work is graphics-intensive, you'll want to opt for a laptop with a discrete GPU. When choosing a processor, you'll have to find the right balance between power for your applications and energy efficiency, and in selecting a battery, you'll need to choose between its capacity and weight. When you determine the best features for your needs, you can focus on just those laptops that incorporate them. And that's where their deep-dive reviews come in. Our current favorite business laptops are laid out in their spec list. They refresh the list often to include the existing products, and because of the large number of laptops they review every year, not every top-rated product makes the cut. For more, also see our overall top laptop picks, and if money is tight, their roundup of the best budget laptops is worth a read. 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