As remote work and global mobility continue to shape the way many businesses run, demand for the lightest laptops is on the increase. And laptop makers are doubling down on ultra-portable designs that suit the needs of hybrid teams. For companies looking to equip their workforce with sleek, travel-friendly devices, thin and light laptops are for many the go-to choice.
These machines regularly dominate the best business laptop lists - not just for their portability, but also for their premium build quality. Of course, that kind of featherweight engineering usually comes at a high price, making them a more viable option for organizations with the budget to match.
To help you navigate the crowded landscape, we’ve pulled together a curated roundup of the lightest laptops you can get. Our round-up is ordered by weight, but the screen sizes vary, so compact 13-inch models will obviously be lighter than larger 16-inch models. Because some of the laptops are brand new - like the Portégé Z40L-N and ThinkPad X13 Gen 6 - they might not yet be available to buy online, but they will be soon.
In past round-ups, we’ve focused on Intel and AMD models, but it’s hard to ignore the arrival of Qualcomm Snapdragon AI laptops, so we’ve covered those too this time around. We’ve intentionally left out detachable tablets with clip-on keyboards, and sub-10-inch devices that lack touchpads.
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