Best CAD Laptops
Updated July 2025
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Best CAD Laptops
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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HP 17 Laptop, 17.3" HD+ Touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1255U Processor, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi, W...
Display Size: 17.3"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Memory: 32GB RAM
Storage: 2TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U 10-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 6.2 lbs
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HP 17 Laptop, 17.3" HD+ Touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1255U Processor, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi, W...
Display Size: 17.3"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Memory: 32GB RAM
Storage: 2TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U 10-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 6.2 lbs
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HP 2025 17 Inch Laptop Computer, 17.3 IPS FHD Business Laptop PC, AMD Ryzen 5 6-Core, 64GB RAM 2.5TB Storage (2TB SSD+512GB Doc...
Display Size: 17.3"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 64GB RAM
Storage: 2TB SSD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 6-Core
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: 8.5 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 4.6 lbs
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HP 2025 17 Inch Laptop Computer, 17.3 IPS FHD Business Laptop PC, AMD Ryzen 5 6-Core, 64GB RAM 2.5TB Storage (2TB SSD+512GB Doc...
Display Size: 17.3"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 64GB RAM
Storage: 2TB SSD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 6-Core
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: 8.5 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 4.6 lbs
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Lenovo V-Series V15 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 40GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Numeric Keypad, HDMI, RJ45, Webca...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 40GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8-core
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 3.6 lbs
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Lenovo V-Series V15 Business Laptop, 15.6" FHD Display, AMD Ryzen 7 7730U, 40GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Numeric Keypad, HDMI, RJ45, Webca...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 40GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 7730U 8-core
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 3.6 lbs
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HP 255 G10 Laptop for Home or Work, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.6" Full HD, Ryzen 3 7330U (Beat Intel i5-1135G7), HDMI, USB-C, Window...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 7330U 4-core
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 3.3 lbs
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HP 255 G10 Laptop for Home or Work, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 15.6" Full HD, Ryzen 3 7330U (Beat Intel i5-1135G7), HDMI, USB-C, Window...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 7330U 4-core
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 3.3 lbs
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HP 15.6" Touchscreen Flagship HD Laptop for Business, Intel i3-1115G4 up to 4.1GHz (Beat i5-1035G4), 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Fa...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: Intel i3-1115G4 2-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Iris Xe
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 4.1 lbs
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HP 15.6" Touchscreen Flagship HD Laptop for Business, Intel i3-1115G4 up to 4.1GHz (Beat i5-1035G4), 16GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Fa...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: Intel i3-1115G4 2-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Iris Xe
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Up to 11 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 4.1 lbs
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Lenovo New V15 Essential Laptop | Intel Multitasking 4-core Processor | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 15.6" FHD 1080p Display | Ethernet...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 32GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Celeron N5100 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: 15 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 3.75 lbs
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Lenovo New V15 Essential Laptop | Intel Multitasking 4-core Processor | 32GB RAM | 1TB SSD | 15.6" FHD 1080p Display | Ethernet...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 32GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Celeron N5100 4-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: 15 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 3.75 lbs
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HP High-Performance 17.3" Laptop, 17.3" HD+ Touchscreen, 8-Cores Intel i3-N305, 32GB RAM, 128GB eMMC + 1TB PCIe SSD, Webcam, HD...
Display Size: 17.3"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Memory: 32GB RAM
Storage: 128GB eMMC + 1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i3-N305 8-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Not indicated
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 6.54 lbs
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HP High-Performance 17.3" Laptop, 17.3" HD+ Touchscreen, 8-Cores Intel i3-N305, 32GB RAM, 128GB eMMC + 1TB PCIe SSD, Webcam, HD...
Display Size: 17.3"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Memory: 32GB RAM
Storage: 128GB eMMC + 1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i3-N305 8-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Not indicated
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 6.54 lbs
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Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6” FHD Touchscreen Laptop, 40GB RAM 2.5TB Storage (2TB SSD+512GB Docking Station Set), 6-Cores Intel Core i3,...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 40GB RAM
Storage: 2TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i3 6-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 4.6 lbs
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Lenovo IdeaPad 15.6” FHD Touchscreen Laptop, 40GB RAM 2.5TB Storage (2TB SSD+512GB Docking Station Set), 6-Cores Intel Core i3,...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Memory: 40GB RAM
Storage: 2TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i3 6-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: Up to 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 4.6 lbs
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Business Laptop, 16" WUXGA Display, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (Beat i7-1165G7), 40GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Webcam, HDM...
Display Size: 16"
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Memory: 40GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 6-core
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 14 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 4.34 lbs
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Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Business Laptop, 16" WUXGA Display, AMD Ryzen 5 7530U (Beat i7-1165G7), 40GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Webcam, HDM...
Display Size: 16"
Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Memory: 40GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 6-core
Graphics Processor: AMD Radeon
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 14 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Pro
Weight: 4.34 lbs
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Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Laptop - 16.0-inch 16:10 2.5K Display, Intel Core i7-13620H Processor, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Int...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H 10-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 14 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 4.76 lbs
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Dell Inspiron 16 Plus 7640 Laptop - 16.0-inch 16:10 2.5K Display, Intel Core i7-13620H Processor, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Int...
Display Size: 15.6"
Resolution: 2560 x 1600
Memory: 16GB RAM
Storage: 1TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i7-13620H 10-core
Graphics Processor: Intel UHD Graphics
Touchscreen: No
Battery Life: Up to 14 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 4.76 lbs
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HP 17 Laptop, 17.3" HD+ Touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1255U Processor, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi, W...
Display Size: 17.3"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Memory: 32GB RAM
Storage: 2TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U 10-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 6.2 lbs
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HP 17 Laptop, 17.3" HD+ Touchscreen, Intel Core i7-1255U Processor, 32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Webcam, HDMI, Backlit Keyboard, Wi-Fi, W...
Display Size: 17.3"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Memory: 32GB RAM
Storage: 2TB SSD
Processor: Intel Core i7-1255U 10-core
Graphics Processor: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Touchscreen: Yes
Battery Life: 8 hours
Operating System: Windows 11 Home
Weight: 6.2 lbs
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