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The best laptops for small business use Sometimes, you need a laptop with sufficient grunt to keep up with all your business needs. Microsoft Surface Laptop (7th Edition) Copilot+ PC 13.8" Snapdragon X Plus 10 core/16GB/512GB The Microsoft Surface series is known for its power and flexibility, and now, with the addition of Copilot+, it can harness AI to go even further, with improved performance and easier system searching. The new Snapdragon X series processor is one of the fastest processors on the market, enabling ultra-swift computing no matter what you're doing. This laptop also boasts incredible battery life, running for up to 20 hours of video playback – you're unlikely to find yourself scrambling to recharge it. Plus, all of these features are packed into an ultra-thin and ultra-light shell for easy portability. Dell Inspiron 16 5645 16" FHD+ Laptop (Ryzen 5) [512GB] The first thing you'll notice about this laptop is its feature, lessens the impact of long screen sessions. This laptop also sports a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, delivering lots of oomph at high speeds. The built-in Trusted Platform Module means that all of your data is kept as secure as possible, too. Lenovo Yoga 7i 14" WUXGA OLED 2-in-1 Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5)[512GB] The Lenovo Yoga lives up to its name – you can flip the screen over to show off the 14-inch HD OLED display while you run someone through a presentation or screen a video for a prospective client. This laptop features an extremely powerful Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor, which is built to ensure the best AI experience possible out of CoPilot+ and to intelligently manage battery and power distribution. It also packs a 512GB SSD and 16GB of RAM, plus a microSD incredible 16-inch screen, which makes working remotely much easier on the eyes – the HD+ LED display, empowered by Dell's ComfortView Plus

The Copilot+ PC difference Windows Copilot+ PCs take full advantage of built-in AI-driven features in Windows 11, including powerful text and image generation tools, and language translation in real time.

Many AI tasks are performed directly on the device, without the need for an Internet connection, making Copilot+ PCs faster and more energy efficient. How Copilot+ PCs boost battery life

The battery life of Windows PCs has been significantly boosted in the new generation of Copilot+ PCs, thanks to smarter processors similar to those found in smartphones. These chips, like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X series, carry out tasks while using very little power, enabling the battery to last a lot longer than traditional Windows PCs – typically up to 16–23 hours, depending on the model and the amount of daily usage.

Copilot+ PC chipsets include a processor (NPU) dedicated to AI tasks, which reduces power consumption by enabling the main processor (CPU) to rest while the AI chip does most of the work. Moreover, the hardware and software in these laptops have been designed to work smoothly in unison, which also helps to conserve power.

The best laptops for everyday use Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 16" WUXGA Laptop (Intel Core Ultra 5)[512GB] Lenovo's IdeaPad Slim is as slender as its name suggests, with a total depth under two centimetres when closed. But that doesn't mean Lenovo hasn't packed a lot of power into the system – the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor means this laptop punches above its weight. With 16GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD, programs will run smoothly and you'll have plenty of storage. Expect up to eight hours of battery life from normal usage, and the built-in Smart Power settings switch between optimising performance, battery and cooling on the fly.

Asus VivoBook 15.6" Full HD Thin & Light Laptop (1TB)[12th Gen Intel i7] This laptop is a testament to the power of Intel's 12th generation laptop chipsets. The Intel Core i7 and Intel Iris Xe Graphics processors deliver huge improvements to performance, including big gains in multitasking and general responsiveness. This laptop features two USB 3.2 ports, a USB-C 3.2 port and an HDMI port, so you can stay connected to the devices you need, and it can deliver up to ten hours of battery life when disconnected. The huge 1TB SSD is perfect for

HP 14s-dq3132TU 14" HD Laptop (Intel Core Celeron)[128GB] HP's budget-friendly laptop is an ideal choice if you want something for study, word processing, or just to watch movies and shows in bed. Its 14-inch HD display is crisp and clear, and the 128GB SSD will let you load files quickly. It has an HDMI port to connect to a screen or monitor, plus two USB-A ports and a USB-C 1.0 port, and is compatible with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 5. This basic model is perfect for anyone looking for a reliable laptop for everyday use.

games, movies, photos, and any file storage needs you have.

card reader, which is ideal for fast data transfers from certain devices.

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