If you are a business owner, productivity is the name of the game, and nothing helps you complete tasks better than a good business laptop. With powerful processors and large amounts of memory and storage, these devices have served business owners well over the years. Whether you need to process piles of paperwork, create marketing content, or manage logistics, a business laptop has you covered.

Recently, Intel has been shaking up the business laptop market with devices powered by 11th generation Intel processors, such as HP's Intel Evo laptop. These laptops (and the new generation CPUs in them) are being marketed as top-of-the-line performance, but are the devices living up to the hype? [There are several reasons for this. Here are some of them and why they matter to you if you are a business owner.

The main reason the 11th generation Intel processors are such a big deal is that thanks to their advanced 10nm SuperFin design, they can handle workloads significantly faster than previous generation CPUs while consuming significantly less battery power. In effect, this means that compared to competing laptops using different chips, 11th generation Intel-powered devices will run faster and have a longer life per charge.

This is very important in the world of business laptops, where battery life throughout the day is critical. Many business owners need to be able to get work done all day without being tied to a wall plug, so performance gains that also reduce battery power usage are a godsend.

Graphics performance is not something that every business owner cares about, but in situations where they need to create marketing content for their business, create and edit training videos, or complete other media-oriented tasks that are more intensive than standard productivity work This is important in.

This is where the Intel Iris Xe, the integrated graphics available on 11th generation Intel processors, comes in. Offering more power than all other integrated graphics and some discrete graphics cards, the Iris Xe is a great graphics solution for business owners who need to tackle photo editing, light video editing, and other types of marketing materials for their business. Iris Xe is a great graphics solution for business owners who need to tackle photo editing, light video editing, and other types of marketing materials for their businesses. Unlike other integrated graphics solutions that struggle in these areas, Intel Iris Xe graphics is a force to be reckoned with.

Finally, laptops with 11th generation Intel processors support Thunderbolt 4, the successor to Thunderbolt 3. This USB-C based port provides users with a wealth of options and flexibility for connecting peripherals and accessories. For example, Thunderbolt 4 allows for 40 Gbps data transfer and 100W of charging power with as little as 2 meters of cable.

In addition, Thunderbolt 4 allows users to connect up to two 4K displays or one 8K display to a laptop; with Thunderbolt 3, users were limited to one 4K monitor; Thunderbolt 4 allows up to four Thunderbolt 4 also supports use with docking stations with up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports, further extending connectivity.

The power and flexibility of Thunderbolt 4 will be invaluable as business owners will undoubtedly be using external monitors, docking stations, and external hard drives to speed up and streamline their workflow.

HP offers some of the most powerful 11th generation Intel-powered laptops on the market, including HP Intel Evo devices like the HP Envy x360 and HP Spectre x360. [The HP Envy x360 is HP's mainstream device, offering a mid-range 11th generation Intel processor, ample memory and storage, all-day battery life, and a design everyone will love. Powerful, affordable, and efficient, it is the best choice if you are looking to get the best overall bang for your buck.

For premium quality, the HP Spectre x360 is the choice. It has the best 11th generation Intel processors, plenty of memory and storage, a beautiful optional 4K display, and the same all-day battery life as the Envy. The price is a bit steep, but more than worth it if you want the best of the best.