Buyer’s guide: Ultrabooks

For busy, travelling professionals, not much can touch the traditional ultrabook’s combination of power and portability, writes Stephen Errity. The format has evolved rapidly in recent years, with convertible 2-in-1s giving even greater flexibility, so there’s plenty to consider before making your decision. Here, we take a look at some of the latest offerings in this fast-moving end of the market.

HP EliteBook X360

HP EliteBook X360

Price: from €1,099

Claimed to be the world’s thinnest business convertible, the X360 combines the HP Spectre’s thin-and-light design, the HP EliteBook Folio’s collaboration capabilities and HP Elite enterprise security and durability. HP says it has the world’s longest battery life in a convertible (up to 16 hours and 30 minutes), while its integrated collaboration capabilities help enhance productivity and bring life to meetings with dedicated conferencing keys, powerful audio, ...