Lenovo is still reeling from the Superfish fiasco, but that has not stopped the company from producing quality laptops. Users looking for business laptops can choose from several Lenovo laptop models as potential acquisitions.
The X1 Carbon, the T450s, the W541 and the L450 Thinkpads are all excellent choices for business laptops. Check out our comparison of their technical specifications to get a sense of the one that would best suit your needs.
Processor
The X1 Carbon, the T450s and the W541 are all available with Intel Core i7 processors, but the L450 can only come with up to an Intel Core i5 processor.
Memory and Storage
The X1 Carbon can have up to 8GB of RAM with up to 512GB of SSD storage, while the T450s can have up to 12GB RAM with up to 1TB HDD. The W541 can have up to 32GB of RAM with its 4 SODIMM slots and up to 512GB SSD storage, while the L450 can have up to 16GB of RAM with 2 DIMMS and up to 500GB HDD storage.
Operating System
All the laptops are available with Windows 8.1 Pro pre-installed, which is prefect for business users.
Prices
Prices begin at $1,088 for the X1 Carbon, $881 for the T450s, $1,232 for the W541 and $629 for the L450.
Other details
Lenovo states that the X1 Carbon, the third version under the company's Carbon line, is the thinnest Thinkpad it has ever released. In spite of its slim body, the X1 Carbon does not sacrifice computing power. The X1 Carbon also features anti-glare technology for its QHD display – allowing users to work longer without eye strain – along with RapidCharge battery technology for faster charging. Lastly, the body of the X1 Carbon is built for people always on the go.
The T450s is the lightest and thinnest laptop among Lenovo's T Series Ultrabooks. The T450s is also said to be the best-selling Thinkpad in North America, with the laptop featuring ports, connections and other features that are only typically found in larger-sized laptops. Lenovo claims that the T450s has all the tools and power to allow users to keep working while in the office or on the road.
Lenovo's W541, the most expensive of the four featured laptops, is tagged as the "mobile option for true, workstation-level performance." The laptop is capable of even the heaviest tasks, such as 3D rendering and enhanced multitasking, which are functionalities commonly only found in desktop computers.
The L450 is the least expensive of the four featured lThinkpads, but the competitively priced laptop maintains respectable computing power. The L450 is the lightest Thinkpad under the L series, and it has been tested against eight U.S. military specifications for durability and reliability.
