Laptops are practical because you can take them with you. However, laptops have a relatively small screen. If you work on a mobile computer, it quickly becomes annoying to constantly switch programs.

HP's ZBook 8 G1i is a capable professional workstation with fast performance, good thermals, and an unusually long warranty.

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health (and whether a replacement is actually needed).