How to Choose a Laptop for Work – Buytec Stores Ltd.
At Buytec Stores Ltd. (www.buytec.co.ke), we help you find the perfect laptop for your work needs! Here’s a guide to choosing the best laptop for work based on your profession and usage:
1. Determine Your Work Needs
- Basic Office Work & Browsing: If you use MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and browse the web, go for an Intel Core i3/Ryzen 3 with 4GB–8GB RAM.
- Business & Productivity Work: For multitasking, running multiple tabs, and business software, choose an Intel Core i5/Ryzen 5 with 8GB–16GB RAM.
- Creative & Professional Work (Design, Video Editing, Coding): Get an Intel Core i7/i9 or Ryzen 7/9 with 16GB+ RAM, a dedicated graphics card (NVIDIA/AMD), and a high-resolution display.
2. Choose the Right Specifications
- Processor (CPU): Determines speed and efficiency. Choose i5 or i7 (Intel) or Ryzen 5 or 7 (AMD) for best performance.
- RAM (memory): 8GB is standard for work, but 16GB+ is ideal for heavy tasks.
- Storage: SSD (Solid State Drive) is faster than HDD. Prefer a 256GB+ SSD for quick boot times and fast performance.
- Battery Life: If you work remotely, get a laptop with 6+ hours of battery life.
- Screen Size:
- 13″–14″ (portable, lightweight) for travel.
- 15.6″–17″ (larger screen) for office use and detailed work.
3. Operating System (OS)
- Windows: Best for business, office work, and general use.
- MacOS (MacBooks): Ideal for creatives (graphic design, video editing, coding).
- Chrome OS (Chromebooks): Budget-friendly for light work and online tasks.
4. Brand & Budget Considerations
- Reliable Brands: Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Apple (MacBook), Acer.
- Budget Options: We have a wide range of laptops from budget to high-end models at Buytec Stores Ltd.
Where to Buy laptop for work?
Visit our website, www.buytec.co.ke or our physical store at Bazaar Moi Avenue, Rm 718, to explore and purchase your ideal best laptop for work. We offer same-day delivery for locally available models and 7-10 day delivery for imported ones.
Here are a few examples of what we have as best laptop for work:
| Brand | Description | Processor | Price |
| HP | HP 250 G8: Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD, 15.6″ FHD, DOS, SILVER, ENG, 1 Year Warranty | 65000 | |
| HP | HP 250 G10: Intel Core i5-1335U, 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD, 15.6″ FHD, DOS, SILVER, ENG, 1 Year Warranty | 70000 | |
| HP | HP 250 G10: Intel Core i7-1355U, 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD, 15.6″ FHD, DOS, SILVER, ENG, 1 Year Warranty | 87000 | |
| HP | HP ProBook 440 G10 – Intel Core i5-1355U, 8GB RAM / 512GB SSD, 14″ FHD, DOS, BACKLIT, ENGLISH KB, 1 Year Warranty | 88000 | |
| HP | HP ProBook 440 G11 – Intel® CoreTM Ultra 5 125U, 8GB DDR5-5600 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB PCIe NVMe, 14″ diagonal, FHD, Optional Backlit keyboard with DuraKeys, DOS, Pike silver, 1-RJ-45 Port, 1 Year Warranty | 95000 | |
| HP | HP ProBook 440 G9: Intel® Core™ i7-1255U, 8GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) / 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ M.2 SSD, 14″ FHD, Spill-resistant keyboard, 2GB VGA Graphics, Silver ENG, DOS, 1-RJ-45 Port, 1 Year Warranty | 110000 | |
| HP | HP ProBook 440 G10: Intel® Core™ i7-1355U, 8GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB SSD, 14″ diagonal, FHD, Pike silver aluminum, DOS, Spill-resistant, Backlit keyboard, 1-RJ-45 Port, 1 Year Warranty | 103000 | |
| HP | HP ProBook 440 G11 – Intel Core Ultra 7-155U, 8GB DDR5 5600 / 512GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD, FreeDOS, 14″ WUXGA, Fingerprint Reader, Backlit Keyboard, Pike Silver, 1 Year Warranty, | 108000 | |
| HP | HP ProBook 450 G10—Intel® CoreTM i5-1335U. 8GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB PCIe NVMe, 15.6″ diagonal, FHD, DOS, 1 Year Warranty | 88000 | |
| HP | HP ProBook 450 G10, Intel® Core™ i7-1535U, 8GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB PCIe NVMe, 15.6″ diagonal, FHD, DOS, 1 Year Warranty | 104000 | |
| HP | HP PROBOOK 460 G11 Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125U 16GB 512GB SSD 16″ FHD DOS BACKLIT SILVER, 1 Year warranty | 94000 | |
| HP | HP ProBook 460 G11 Ultra 7 155U 8GB 512GB SSD SHARED DOS 16″ FHD PIKE SILVER, 1 Year Warranty | 108000 | |
| HP | HP Elitebook 630 G10 – Intel® Core™ i5-1335U, 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB PCle NVMe, DOS, 13.3 FHD, 1 Year Warranty | 92000 | |
| HP | HP Elitebook 630 G10 – Intel® Core™ i7-1355U, 8 GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB PCle NVMe, DOS, 13.3 FHD, 1 Year Warranty | 109500 | |
| HP | HP Elitebook 640 G10 – Intel® Core™ i5-1335U, 8GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB SDD, 14″ FHD, Pike silver aluminum, DOS, Spill-resistant, Backlit keyboard, 1-RJ-45, 1 Year Warranty | 99500 | |
| HP | HP Elitebook 640 G10 – Intel® Core™ i7-1355U, 16GB DDR4-3200 MHz RAM (2 x 8 GB) / 1TB SDD, 14″ FHD, Pike silver aluminum, DOS, Spill-resistant, Backlit keyboard, 1-RJ-45, 1 Year Warranty | 113500 | |
| HP | HP EliteBook 830 G11 – Intel Core Ultra 7-155U, 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD, 13.3″, W11PRO, ENG KB, 1 year Warranty | 172500 | |
| HP | HP EliteBook 840 G10 – Intel® Core™ i5-1335U, 16 GB DDR5-5200 MHz RAM (1 x 16 GB) / 512GB SSD, 14″FHD, Backlit keyboard, Windows 11 Pro, SILVER, ENG KB, 1 Year Warranty | 125000 | |
| HP | HP EliteBook 840 G9 – Intel Core i7-1255U, 8GB DDR5-4800 MHz RAM / 512 GB PCIe® NVMe™ TLC SED SSD, 14″ diagonal, WUXGA (1920 x 1200), Windows 11 Home, ENG, 1 yr warranty | 141000 | |
| HP | HP EliteBook 840 G10 – Intel i7-1255u, 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD, Intel Graphics, Webcam, BT, 14”(1920X1200), DOS, 1 year warranty | 152000 | |
| HP | HP EliteBook 840 G11 – Intel Ultra 7-155U, 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD, Intel Graphics, Webcam, BT, 14”(1920X1200), W11 Pro 1 Year Warranty | 162500 | |
| HP | Hp EliteBook 1040 G10 – Intel Core i7-1360P, 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD, 14″ DOS, | 184000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo V14-IRU,i5-13420H,8GB Base DDR4,512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe, 14″ FHD (1920×1080) TN 250nits Anti-glare, 45% NTSC, Non backlit,, Business Black, 1 year warranty | 59500 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G7 IML – Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125U, 8GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 (1x 8 GB), 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe®, 14″ WUXGA (1920×1200), Non-backlit, English (UK), Arctic Grey,, 1-year, Courier or Carry-in | 82000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo TB 14 G6 – Intel® Core™ U7-1355U, 8GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe, 14″ FHD, Arctic Grey, DOS, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45), + Lenovo® 15.6″ Laptop Casual Toploader, 1 Years Warranty | 96500 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkBook 16 IML – Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125U, 8GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 (1x 8 GB), 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe®, 15.6″ WUXGA (1920×1200), Non-backlit, English (UK), Arctic Grey,, 1-year, Courier or Carry-in | 82000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo TB 16 – Intel® Core™ U7-1355U, 8GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe, 15.6″ FHD, Arctic Grey, DOS, 1x Ethernet (RJ-45), 1 Years Warranty | 96500 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G5 – Intel® Core™ i5-1335U, 8GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 (1 x 8 GB) / 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0×4 NVMe, DOS, 14″ FHD (1920×1080), + Lenovo® 15.6″ Laptop Casual Toploader, Warranty 2 Year | 92500 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 G5 – Intel® Core™ i7-13700H, 16GB SO-DIMM DDR4-3200 (1 x 16 GB) / 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe, DOS, 14″ WUXGA, ENG BACKLIT + Lenovo® 15.6″ Laptop Casual Toploader, Warranty 2 Year | 115000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 6 – Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 155H, 1x 16GB SO-DIMM DDR5-5600 / 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe® Opal 2.0, 14″ WUXGA (1920×1200), Backlit, English (UK), + Lenovo® 15.6″ Laptop Casual Toploader, 1-year, Courier or Carry-in | 121000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad E16 G1 – Intel® Core™ i7-1355U, 8GB Soldered DDR4-3200 / 512GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe, No OS, Optical None, 16″ WUXGA (1920×1200), Graphite Black, Warranty 2 Year | 110000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad L13 G4 – Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB Base DDR5 / 512GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe G4, 13.3″ WUXGA AG, DOS, 3 Year Carry-in | 156000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad L14 G4 – Intel Core i7-1355U, 16GB Base DDR5 / 512GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe G4, 14″ WUXGA AG, DOS, 3 Year Carry-in | 160500 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad L15 – Intel Core i5 – 10210U, 8GB RAM / 512SSD, 15.6″ FHD, DOS | 98000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G4 – Intel® Core™ i5-1355U, 8GB Soldered DDR5-5200 / 512GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe® 4.0×4 NVMe, 14″ WUXGA (1920×1200), DOS, Backlit, English (UK), Thunder Black, 3 Year Warranty | 151000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 – Ultra 5-125U, 8GB DDR5 / 512GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe G4, No OS, 14.0″ WUXGA, KB UK-ENG, 3 Year Carry-in,, | 151000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G4 – Intel® Core™ i7-1355U 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD, Win 11 PRO, Black, 14″ FHD, non backlit, 1 yr warranty | 163000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14 – Intel Ultra 7-155U, 16GB / 512GB, Integrated, No OS, 14.0″ 3 years warranty | 1886000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s G5 – Intel Ultra 7-155U,, 16GB / 512GB SSD, , DOS, 14″ FHD, 3 Year Warranty | 197000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G5 – Intel Ultra 5, 16GB Base RAM DDR5 / 512GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe G4, No OS, 13.3″ WUXGA, 3 Years Warranty | 160000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo Thinkpad X13, i7-1355U, 16GB Base DDR5, 512GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe, Intel Iris Xe, 13.3″ WUXGA (1920 x 1200),, Backlit KB UK-ENG, Win 11 Pro 64, USB-C to RJ45 Adapter, 3 Year Carry-in, | 169000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G5 – Intel Ultra 7, 16GB RAM DDR5 / 512GB SSD G4, DOS, 13″FHD, 3 Years Warranty | 202000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad P14s, Intel Core i7-1360P, 16GB Base DDR5 / 512GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe G4p, nVidia RTXA500 4GB, Win 11 Pro 64, 14.0″ WUXGA AG 300nits,5M RGB+IR Cam,Intel AX211 2x2AX 6E+BT,WWAN Upgradable, , , ,Y-SCR,Y-FPR,4 Cell 52.5Whr,100W USB-C SLIM 3PIN-UK,BKLT KB UK-ENG,, , 3 Year Carry-in,, | 220000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad P16s, Intel Core i7-1360P,16GB Base DDR5 / 512GB SSD M.2 2280 NVMe G4p,nVidia RTXA500 4GB, Win 11 Pro 64, 16.0″ WUXGA AG 300nits,5M RGB+IR Cam,Intel AX211 2x2AX 6E+BT,WWAN Upgradable, , , ,Y-SCR,Y-FPR,4 Cell 52.5Whr,100W USB-C SLIM 3PIN-UK,BKLT KB UK-ENG w/NumPad,, ,3 Year Carry-in,, | 238000 | |
| Lenovo | LENOVO ThinkPad X1 CARBON G11 – Intel Core i7-13565U, 16GB RAM / 512GB SSD G4 Perf, 14″ WUXGA, DOS, ENGLISH, 3 year warranty | 225000 | |
| Lenovo | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon G12 – Intel Ultra 7-165U, 16GB RAM / 1TB SSD, 14″ WIN11-PRO, ENG, 3 years warranty | 255000 | |
| Dell | Dell Lati 5450/Ultra 5 125U/8GB/512GB SSD Gen4/14.0″ FHD/Integrated/FgrPr/FHD/IR Cam/Mic/WLAN + BT/Backlit Kb/3 Cell/Ubuntu /w 1yr pro support | 125000 | |
| Dell | Dell Lati 5450/Ultra 5 135U/16GB/512GB SSD Gen4/14.0″ FHD/Integrated/FgrPr/FHD/IR Cam/Mic/WLAN + BT/Backlit Kb/3 Cell/Ubuntu/w 1yr pro support | 130000 | |
| Dell | DELL LATITUDE 7450 LAPTOP (INTEL CORE ULTRA 7 155U/16GB/512GB/14.0″ FHD+/WIN11P) | 212000 | |
| Dell | DELL VOSTRO 3530 LAPTOP (CI5-1334U/8GB/512GB/15.6″ FHD/UBUNTU) | 60500 | |
| Dell | DELL VOSTRO 3530 LAPTOP (CI7-1355U/8GB/512GB/15.6″ FHD/UBUNTU) | 82000 |
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