Dell XPS 13 Plus 9320
The XPS 13 Plus 9320 is a market-leading premium ultrabook that pairs a compact, edge-to-edge OLED/IPS display with a high-efficiency thermal design and top-tier Intel performance, making it ideal for demanding business professionals who value portability and screen quality. Compared with the other business-focused models on this list, it commands a higher price but typically retains stronger resale value and delivers a balance of premium materials and sustained performance that justifies the investment for executives and road warriors.
Glass touchpad grin
InfinityEdge wow
Glass touchpad grin
InfinityEdge wow
Review Summary
"Buyers praise the XPS 13 Plus 9320 for its premium build, excellent OLED options, and strong everyday performance, though many note the controversial capacitive touch keys, limited ports, and middling webcam/thermal behavior after extended use."
Compact powerhouse
13.4-inch edge-to-edge OLED or FHD+ display with very thin bezels for a premium visual experience.
Compact powerhouse
13.4-inch edge-to-edge OLED or FHD+ display with very thin bezels for a premium visual experience.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Tech-Savvy Living
Optimized Work Efficiency
The XPS 13 Plus 9320 is a market-leading premium ultrabook that pairs a compact, edge-to-edge OLED/IPS display with a high-efficiency thermal design and top-tier Intel performance, making it ideal for demanding business professionals who value portability and screen quality. Compared with the other business-focused models on this list, it commands a higher price but typically retains stronger resale value and delivers a balance of premium materials and sustained performance that justifies the investment for executives and road warriors.
Glass touchpad grin
InfinityEdge wow
Compact powerhouse
13.4-inch edge-to-edge OLED or FHD+ display with very thin bezels for a premium visual experience.
12th‑gen Intel Core U-series up to Core i7 delivering strong single‑threaded performance for business apps.
Glass touchpad grin
InfinityEdge wow
Compact powerhouse
13.4-inch edge-to-edge OLED or FHD+ display with very thin bezels for a premium visual experience.
12th‑gen Intel Core U-series up to Core i7 delivering strong single‑threaded performance for business apps.
Technical Specifications
General
$1,600-2,400 CAD
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is positioned as the enterprise standard for Business Premium Ultrabooks thanks to its durable lightweight chassis, excellent keyboard, broad security and manageability (ThinkShield) and comprehensive port options that simplify IT deployment. Compared with the consumer-oriented and premium-design rivals here, the X1 Carbon often yields a lower total cost of ownership for fleets through easier manageability, proven reliability and optional enterprise services tailored to large organizations.
ThinkPad keyboard bliss
Tough MIL-spec
ThinkPad keyboard bliss
Tough MIL-spec
Review Summary
"Long-term users highlight the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11's outstanding keyboard, durable lightweight chassis, and business-grade features, with occasional complaints about price, limited upgradeability, and camera quality."
Privacy shutter wink
Lightweight carbon‑fiber chassis meeting MIL‑STD durability standards for frequent travel and enterprise use.
Privacy shutter wink
Lightweight carbon‑fiber chassis meeting MIL‑STD durability standards for frequent travel and enterprise use.
Optimized Work Efficiency
Increased Safety & Security
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is positioned as the enterprise standard for Business Premium Ultrabooks thanks to its durable lightweight chassis, excellent keyboard, broad security and manageability (ThinkShield) and comprehensive port options that simplify IT deployment. Compared with the consumer-oriented and premium-design rivals here, the X1 Carbon often yields a lower total cost of ownership for fleets through easier manageability, proven reliability and optional enterprise services tailored to large organizations.
ThinkPad keyboard bliss
Tough MIL-spec
Privacy shutter wink
Lightweight carbon‑fiber chassis meeting MIL‑STD durability standards for frequent travel and enterprise use.
Latest Intel vPro processors with options for high memory and storage configurations tailored to corporate fleets.
ThinkPad keyboard bliss
Tough MIL-spec
Privacy shutter wink
Lightweight carbon‑fiber chassis meeting MIL‑STD durability standards for frequent travel and enterprise use.
Latest Intel vPro processors with options for high memory and storage configurations tailored to corporate fleets.
Technical Specifications
General
$1,900-2,900 CAD
HP EliteBook 840 G10
The EliteBook 840 G10 focuses squarely on corporate security, collaboration and lifecycle management, offering features such as hardware-based protections, enterprise docking and warranty/service bundles that make it an attractive choice for corporate procurement. Against the other ultrabooks in this list it trades some of the cutting-edge consumer styling for stronger out-of-the-box IT controls and procurement-friendly pricing that can reduce operational costs at scale.
Business-grade security
Fleet-ready manageability
Business-grade security
Fleet-ready manageability
Review Summary
"Owners appreciate the EliteBook 840 G10's solid enterprise security, sturdy build, and reliable performance for work tasks, while some criticize its higher cost, conservative design, and average battery life compared with consumer ultraportables."
Long-haul battery
Enterprise-focused security stack including HP Sure Start, BIOS protections and optional fingerprint/IR sign-in.
Long-haul battery
Enterprise-focused security stack including HP Sure Start, BIOS protections and optional fingerprint/IR sign-in.
Increased Safety & Security
Optimized Work Efficiency
Time-Saving Convenience
The EliteBook 840 G10 focuses squarely on corporate security, collaboration and lifecycle management, offering features such as hardware-based protections, enterprise docking and warranty/service bundles that make it an attractive choice for corporate procurement. Against the other ultrabooks in this list it trades some of the cutting-edge consumer styling for stronger out-of-the-box IT controls and procurement-friendly pricing that can reduce operational costs at scale.
Business-grade security
Fleet-ready manageability
Long-haul battery
Enterprise-focused security stack including HP Sure Start, BIOS protections and optional fingerprint/IR sign-in.
Configurable 14-inch display and 13th‑gen Intel CPU options with vPro for business performance and remote management.
Business-grade security
Fleet-ready manageability
Long-haul battery
Enterprise-focused security stack including HP Sure Start, BIOS protections and optional fingerprint/IR sign-in.
Configurable 14-inch display and 13th‑gen Intel CPU options with vPro for business performance and remote management.
Technical Specifications
General
$1,400-2,300 CAD
Microsoft Surface Laptop 5
The Surface Laptop 5 emphasizes a clean, lightweight design and tight Windows integration—delivering a premium touchscreen experience, long battery life and straightforward provisioning for Microsoft-first environments. While it may offer fewer ports and enterprise management features than the ThinkPad or EliteBook, it stands out for hybrid workers and teams that prioritize seamless collaboration with Microsoft 365 and a simple, consistent user experience.
Touchscreen elegance
Featherweight build
Touchscreen elegance
Featherweight build
Review Summary
"Users like the Surface Laptop 5 for its sleek design, sharp display, and comfortable keyboard, but many report that limited ports, modest thermals/performance under sustained loads, and a premium price temper enthusiasm over long-term use."
Color-true display
PixelSense touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio that improves productivity and pen compatibility for note-taking.
Color-true display
PixelSense touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio that improves productivity and pen compatibility for note-taking.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Tech-Savvy Living
Intellectual Stimulation & Creativity
The Surface Laptop 5 emphasizes a clean, lightweight design and tight Windows integration—delivering a premium touchscreen experience, long battery life and straightforward provisioning for Microsoft-first environments. While it may offer fewer ports and enterprise management features than the ThinkPad or EliteBook, it stands out for hybrid workers and teams that prioritize seamless collaboration with Microsoft 365 and a simple, consistent user experience.
Touchscreen elegance
Featherweight build
Color-true display
PixelSense touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio that improves productivity and pen compatibility for note-taking.
Clean, lightweight design with reliable battery life and tight Windows firmware/software integration for business users.
Touchscreen elegance
Featherweight build
Color-true display
PixelSense touchscreen with 3:2 aspect ratio that improves productivity and pen compatibility for note-taking.
Clean, lightweight design with reliable battery life and tight Windows firmware/software integration for business users.
Technical Specifications
General
ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED
The ZenBook 14X OLED brings best-in-class color-accurate OLED visuals and strong price-to-performance for executives and creative professionals who need vivid displays in a thin, portable chassis. Compared with the more enterprise-centric models on this list, the ZenBook delivers superior display value and competitive battery life at a generally lower price point, though it may lack some of the advanced fleet management or security features expected in corporate deployments.
OLED colorburst
Slim hinge flourish
OLED colorburst
Slim hinge flourish
Review Summary
"Buyers repeatedly praise the ZenBook 14X OLED for its vivid OLED display, good battery life, and strong value-to-performance, with occasional notes about fan noise under load and a slightly cramped keyboard on prolonged typing sessions."
Pen-ready canvas
14-inch high‑resolution OLED (often 16:10) offering vibrant colors and excellent contrast for content work.
Pen-ready canvas
14-inch high‑resolution OLED (often 16:10) offering vibrant colors and excellent contrast for content work.
Aesthetic & Personal Appeal
Intellectual Stimulation & Creativity
The ZenBook 14X OLED brings best-in-class color-accurate OLED visuals and strong price-to-performance for executives and creative professionals who need vivid displays in a thin, portable chassis. Compared with the more enterprise-centric models on this list, the ZenBook delivers superior display value and competitive battery life at a generally lower price point, though it may lack some of the advanced fleet management or security features expected in corporate deployments.
OLED colorburst
Slim hinge flourish
Pen-ready canvas
14-inch high‑resolution OLED (often 16:10) offering vibrant colors and excellent contrast for content work.
Thin-and-light aluminum build with solid port selection including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI for flexible connectivity.
OLED colorburst
Slim hinge flourish
Pen-ready canvas
14-inch high‑resolution OLED (often 16:10) offering vibrant colors and excellent contrast for content work.
Thin-and-light aluminum build with solid port selection including Thunderbolt 4 and HDMI for flexible connectivity.
Technical Specifications
General
$1,200-1,900 CAD