It’s rare these days to be without some sort of connection to the internet, as most of us have a smartphone with cellular data plans. It’s an always-ready gateway to online information or tools, but it’s not the most productive way to get work done. To get the same level of connectivity on the go, some laptop models have internal cellular modems to give 4G LTE or 5G cellular support.

While most smartphones come with 5G nowadays, the list of laptops with the faster cellular option is still fairly small, and it's mostly reserved for business laptops. Still, if you do want 5G support on your laptop, there are a few great options out there for you. If you're not sure where to find them, we're here to help. We do have to warn you, though, if you want the latest specs, many of the laptops below have new models on the way in the coming weeks and months. It may be worth it to wait a little longer.

The best laptops with 5G connectivity in 2024

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Best overall

A classic business laptop with great connectivity

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 builds on its predecessor with newer and more powerful 13th-gen Intel processors. It keeps the iconic ThinkPad design and features you know and love, including optional 5G connectivity and a wide selection of ports.

Pros
  • Fast 13th-gen Intel Core processors
  • Solid connectivity, including 5G and a lot of ports
  • Lightweight design with the iconic ThinkPad look
Cons
  • That classic design may not be for everyone

Lenovo's ThinkPads are some of the most popular business laptops in the world, and none has a better reputation than the X1 Carbon. That's for good reason, and that's why the X1 Carbon Gen 11 is once again at the top of this list.

The only major change with this year's model is the performance, which is now driven by 13th-generation Intel Core processors, up to a Core i7-1365U or Core i7-1370P, both with vPro Enterprise support. The U-series models will have slightly lower performance with 10 cores and 12 threads, while the P-series models have up to 14 cores and 20 threads for better performance at the expense of battery life. On top of that, the laptop can be configured with up to a whopping 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD.

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Display options haven't changed significantly with this model, and we're looking at a 14-inch panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio here. The base model comes in Full HD+ resolution, which you can upgrade by adding touch support or a privacy screen. You can also opt for a sharper 2.2K panel or go for the 2.8K OLED display, which looks absolutely stunning with vibrant colors and true blacks that are only possible with OLED. Above the display is a 1080p webcam, and you can add Windows Hello support and Computer Vision if you want.

Connectivity is obviously a big deal here, and you can configure the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 with 5G support enabled by a Fibocom FM350-GL modem and a nano-SIM slot. There's also an LTE option. The laptop is also fairly light, at 2.48 pounds, and there are a lot of ports, too, including two Thunderbolt 4 and two USB Type-A ports, HDMI, and a headphone jack.

The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 is an excellent laptop, although we should warn you that the Gen 12 model is already out there, just lacking 5G configuration options for now. You should see it in the next few weeks, so it may be worth waiting.

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Dell Latitude 9440
Best convertible

A modern and versatile laptop with 5G

$1588 $1899 Save $311

The Dell Latitude 9440 is a premium 2-in-1 laptop with a modern and sleek design, high-end Intel processors, and sharp Quad HD+ display. It's also the world's first laptop with Zoom shortcuts built into the trackpad, making it great for remote work.

Pros
  • Fast and efficient 13th-gen Intel Core processors
  • Sharp Quad HD+ display included by default
  • Modern and sleek design looks great anywhere
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Limited supply of ports

If you're looking for something more versatile and premium-feeling, the Dell Latitude 9440 may be the laptop for you, featuring a sleek convertible design.

Similar to the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, it's powered by 13th-gen Intel Core processors, up to a Core i7-1365U with 10 cores and 12 threads, as well as vPro Enterprise support. There's no P-series model here, but this configuration is ideal for due to the less power-hungry design. The laptop can also be configured with up to 64GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, all you need for a top-tier experience.

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Dell doesn't offer any configuration options for this display, but it doesn't need to. This 14-inch panel has a 16:10 aspect ratio, and it comes in Quad HD+ resolution by default, so you're getting a very good experience already. What's more, since it's a convertible, touch and pen support is enabled by default. You also get a 1080p webcam with Windows Hello facial recognition, which is always great to see.

In terms of connectivity, the Dell Latitude 9440 is available with optional 5G support thanks to the Intel 5000 5G Solution, though there's no LTE option with this one. At 3.38 pounds, the laptop is a bit heavier, but it makes total sense for an aluminum chassis of this size. This is also the first laptop in the world to include Zoom meeting controls built into the touchpad, making it ideal for remote work. There aren't a ton of ports here, though, with just three USB Type-C ports (two with Thunderbolt support) and a headphone jack. You may need a docking station when using this at the office.

Still, a 5G laptop is mostly focused on portability, and on that front, the Dell Latitude 9440 definitely delivers. It's a super sleek and modern laptop with a great display and high-end performance. It's very expensive, but if you can afford it, it's easy to recommend. Similar to the X1 Carbon above, the Dell latitude 9440 has a successor right around the corner, so if you want a convertible, you might want to wait just a little longer.

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HP Dragonfly G4
Best business laptop

A premium notebook with smart security

$1329 $2009 Save $680

The HP Dragonfly G4 is a premium business ultrabook, with added style. It also has a great 3:2 ratio display, with an OLED option, and a 5MP webcam to make you look your best in meetings.

Pros
  • Lightweight and portable
  • OLED option
  • 3:2 ratio great for reading documents
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Soldered RAM

HP’s Dragonfly series is one of the company’s newest lines, bringing 3:2 aspect ratios to the business class. It’s also the most premium business line that HP produces, with stylish designs and premium materials. The HP Dragonfly G4 is the latest iteration, with 13th-gen Intel Core processors and simplified branding, and it's a total delight.

Last year, HP redesigned the laptop from the ground up, going to a clamshell design instead of the convertible from the generation before. Not much has changed design-wise on the latest model, but the internals have been upgraded to the latest available. That means you can get up to a 13th-gen Intel Core i7-1365U (10 cores, 12 threads) with up to 32GB of RAM and a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, giving you great overall performance.

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The display is a 3:2 aspect ratio, 13.5-inch panel, with an optional touchscreen. This is an FHD+ (1920x1280) resolution with 400 nits of brightness, or there’s a privacy screen option that increases the brightness to 1000 nits. The star of the show is a 3K2K (3000x2000) OLED with 400 nits of brightness. Every screen option has a 5MP, 88-degree field of view webcam, which has Windows Hello support.

The premium magnesium alloy shell helps keep the weight down, with the laptop starting at 2.2 pounds. It also has optional 5G connectivity with Intel’s 5G Solution 5000 (or LTE if preferred), letting you work from anywhere with cellular coverage. The only drawback to the slimline machine is that you’re limited to two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, and an audio jack. You might want to pick up a dock for home use so that you have enough ports for accessories.

The HP Dragonfly G4 is a great, premium laptop with 5G connectivity if you need it and can afford the high price.

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HP ZBook Fury 16-inch G10
Best mobile workstation

A larger canvas to work on

$1762 $3203 Save $1441

The HP ZBook Fury G10 is a mobile workstation with tons of power to chew through any task at hand. It has Intel Core HX-series processors for maximum performance, and up to an Nvidia RTX A5000 graphics card.

Pros
  • Powerful 13th-gen Intel HX-series CPUs
  • Nvidia RTX A-series graphics chips
  • Huge customizability
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Base model is only FHD

While most laptops with 5G are of the slim and portable kind, sometimes you need a little more screen to get things done. The HP ZBook Fury 16-inch G10 is a portable workstation with the power to run engineering simulations or other resource-intensive tasks, and it has optional 5G connectivity. That way, even the beach can be your workplace as long as you have a cellular signal (and a battery pack for a beefy laptop like this).

Many other laptops on this list have 13th-gen Intel processors, but they all use relatively low-power models. The HP ZBook Fury G10 uses the HX-series, for maximum computing power, all the way up to the flagship i9-13950HX, which has 24 cores, 32 threads, and a max turbo frequency of 5.5GHz. That's paired with an Nvidia RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU for tons of graphical grunt. The laptop can be configured with up to 128GB of RAM (which is upgradable), in normal or ECC variations for situations where data integrity is important. You can also get up to 12TB of NVMe Gen 4 SSD spread out over four M.2 slots.

The 16-inch display comes with a FHD (1920x1080) 16:9 panel with 250 nits of brightness. Most of the display options have an FHD+ (1920x1200) resolution and 16:10 aspect ratio, with up to 1000 nits of brightness and optional privacy coating. There’s also the WQUXGA (3840x2400) DreamColor panel with 500 nits of brightness, running at a 120Hz refresh rate, perfect for content creators. And there is an OLED option, with the same WQUXGA resolution and an optional touchscreen.

Similar to others on this list, there's also a new model of the ZBook Fury on the horizon, so you may want to wait a little longer to avoid wasting money.

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Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme
Best rugged tablet

Made to survive almost anything

The Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme lives up to its name with an incredibly durable modular design, allowing you to use it as a tablet or laptop, all while ensuring it can survive the toughest conditions. It comes with a super-bright display that works with gloves, and a wide range of customization options, plus high-end specs.

Pros
  • Extremely durable design for use in harsh environments
  • Very bright display for outdoor use
  • Modular design makes it easy to configure for different needs
Cons
  • 9W processors aren't impressive
  • Extremely expensive
  • Limited availability

If you work in hard environments, a rugged laptop may just be for you, and the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme is exactly what you're looking for. This is a rugged tablet that can also be used as a laptop, and every part of it is as tough as it is customizable.

Inside the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme are 12th-gen 9W Intel processors (Intel hasn't made 9W processors for its 13th generation), which deliver great performance for day-to-day use when you're out and about. You also get up to 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD, which can be easily replaced if you choose the appropriate back cover.

The display on the Dell Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme is incredibly bright, so it stays visible even under very harsh sunlight. It reaches up to 1200 nits of brightness, and it also supports input when you're wearing gloves, so if you work in cold environments, you can still use it. The resolution is 1920x1200, which is plenty sharp for a 12-inch panel.

Customization and durability are at the core of the Latitude 7230 Rugged Extreme, and Dell says it can survive temperatures as low as -20F, or as high as 145F. It can withstand drops up to four feet, and it's also water, dust, and dirt resistant, so it won't be damaged if you're in the rain and get the device dirty. That durtability extends to the optional keyboard, which is designed to the same standard as the tablet itself, so you can get a fully rugged laptop. As for customization, all the specs can be customized, and that even includes ports, with options for RJ45, Serial ports, barcode scanners, USB Type-A, and HDMI. You can also add a second battery to the device for hot-swapping so you can swap batteries in and out without shutting down the device. Of course, 5G connectivity is also an option, though you can opt for LTE if you want to save some money.

It's definitely not for everyone, but the Dell Latitude 230 Rugged Extreme delivers the good if you need unmatched durability with modern specs and connectivity.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13s
Best Arm laptop

Always-on connectivity in a sleek package

The Lenovo ThinkPad X13s is simply one of the best Arm-powered laptops on the market, powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 chipset and featuring other high-end specs. It also has a 5MP webcam, one of the best in a ThinkPad.

Pros
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 delivers solid performance and great battery life
  • 5MP webcam
  • Very thin and light
Cons
  • Display is limited to Full HD+
  • Not a lot of ports

Arm-based Windows devices are still not as common as we'd like them to be, but some companies are making strides in making them more popular. And with the ThinkPad X13s, Lenovo has taken a pretty big step in that direction.

The chipset inside the ThinkPad X13s is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, an octa-core Arm processor with four Cortex-X1 cores and four Cortex-A710 cores for efficiency. This delivers a massive 85% CPU performance uplift compared to the previous generation and up to 60% more GPU performance with the new Adreno GPU, too. You can also get up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD for storage, which is the best you'll find on any Arm-based Windows laptop right now.

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The display is perhaps the least impressive part of this laptop, though it's still solid. This is a 13.3-inch panel and it comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio with Full HD+ resolution. You can't upgrade beyond that, but this is still solid for this size. The ThinkPad X13s also has one of the best webcams on a ThinkPad, being a 5MP sensor with optional Windows Hello and Computer Vision support.

Of course, 5G connectivity is a mainstay of Arm-based processors, and it's available here, though it's still optional. Otherwise, connectivity isn't overly impressive, with two USB-C ports and a headphone jack. Thunderbolt and USB4 aren't supported by this processor, so that's not available here. That limited number of ports makes a bit more sense when you consider how thin and light the device is, coming in at just 13.4mm of thickness and 2.35 pounds of weight.

While it's far from a perfect laptop, the ThinkPad X13s represents the most effort a company (other than Microsoft) has put into an Arm-based Windows laptop. It's got top-notch performance, a great webcam, a solid display, and a lightweight design.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with 5G
Best tablet

A great screen in a very portable design

The Surface Pro 9 with 5G is one of the best Arm-based Windows PCs on the market, with a beautiful 13-inch display, great cameras, and solid performance thanks to the Microsoft SQ3 processor. It's also very portable since it's a tablet.

Pros
  • Super-sharp 13-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate
  • Two great cameras for video calls and meetings
  • Microsoft SQ3 processor is fast and very efficient
Cons
  • Not as thin as it could be
  • No color options available, unlike the Wi-Fi model
  • Limited ports

Microsoft took some time to make its first 5G-enabled Surface PC, but the Surface Pro 9 with 5G delivers on just about every front.

For starters, the Surface Pro 9 with 5G is powered by a Microsoft SQ3 chipset, based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3, which has eight cores and pretty good performance. You can expect this processor to handle basic day-to-day tasks just fine, and the built-in Adreno GPU also has some big improvements over the previous generation. You can also configure the Surface Pro 9 with up to 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD for storage.

The best part of the Surface Pro 9 with 5G is its display, which is a 13-inch panel with a very sharp 2880x1920 resolution and a smooth 120Hz resolution, making motion and animations feel much smoother. Of course, it supports touch and the Surface Slim Pen 2, including support for Tactile signals.

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Above that display, there's also a 5MP camera with Windows Hello facial recognition and support for Windows Studio Effects. These effects include things like background blur and eye contact, plus noise reduction for the microphone. There's also a second camera on the back, this one being a 10MP sensor supporting 4K video.

5G support is included by default, with mmWave models in some countries (like the US), while other markets may only have sub-6GHz versions. However, the device isn't impressive in terms of ports, being limited to just two USB-C ports and not even a headphone jack. Design-wise, the Surface Pro 9 with 5G is similar to the Intel model, though it doesn't have the color options of that version, and it only comes in Platinum. It's a very portable device, measuring just 9.4mm in thickness and weighing 1.95 pounds. Of course, that doesn't include the keyboard and Surface Slim Pen 2, but you might not want those accessories to begin with.

There aren't a ton of tablets in the Windows space, but the Surface Pro 9 with 5G is a great one and an easy recommendation if you want a high-end Windows tablet.

Stay connected wherever you go

Unlike phones, where 5G has become the standard, only business laptops tend to add support for 5G, and when there's a consumer laptop with support, it's usually short-lived. Plus, 5G makes high-end laptops that much more expensive. That's the price you have to pay for staying connected all the time, though, at least until Arm-based laptops become more common and (hopefully) make 5G more widespread.

For now, our top recommendation goes to the Thinkpad X1 Carbon Gen 11 This might be a business-focused device, but that means it will last a koing time thanks to the MIL-STD-810H certified design. It also has a great display in either IPS or OLED, and a subdued look that makes it a great fit for business environments.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Best overall

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 builds on its predecessor with newer and more powerful 13th-gen Intel processors. It keeps the iconic ThinkPad design and features you know and love, including optional 5G connectivity and a wide selection of ports.

If you don't like how it looks (which we completely understand), there are plenty of other great options on this list. The HP Dragonfly G4 is legitimately one of the best laptops in the world, and it's worth checking out, 5G or not.