Whether it's for data entry, accounting, or just entering numbers and calculations with precision and speed, there are plenty of reasons to have a number pad on a laptop. Even though laptops are getting smaller, you can still purchase excellent ones with a dedicated number pad. Every one of these devices has a full number pad. Although they tend to skew towards the larger end of the form factor spectrum, there are quite a few 13-inch models if you want something manageable.
Large, but thin
Staff favorite
LG Gram 17
This 17-inch laptop is unique in that it doesn't come with a lot of heft for its size. It weighs under 3 pounds, so it isn't going to hurt your back to carry around. Despite the thin chassis, it has a 2K display, 16GB of RAM, support for Thunderbolt 3, and up to 12 hours of battery life.
Durable and connected
Lenovo Thinkpad T590
This business laptop is tested against 12 military-grade requirements to ensure durability. It gets 14.98 hours of battery life, according to Lenovo, and can charge from 0 to 80 percent in an hour. It also has an option for LTE so you can stay connected no matter where you go.
Budget-friendly gaming
Dell G3 15
This gaming laptop comes at a much friendlier price point than the competition, which can sometimes cost well over $1,000. It has an NVIDIA GeForce 1660Ti graphics card. The built-in GPU is good enough for solid Full HD gaming, and you can increase the specs to make it VR-ready.
Beautiful 2-in-1
HP Spectre x360 Laptop - 15t touch
This laptop builds off of the gorgeous Spectre x360 line by running a 9th Gen Intel Core i7 processors and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650. It has a gem cut design, which gives it an elegant look. The Spectre x360 15t touch is also a 2-1, meaning you can flip the screen around and use the device in tent mode or use it as a tablet, in addition to using it as a laptop.
Beastly gaming
Asus ROG G703GI
Asus refers to this laptop as a beast for a reason. It comes with an overclocked Intel Core i9 processor and an NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPU. It supports NVIDIA G-Sync on its 144Hz screen to ensure smooth gameplay that puts its power on display. It is, however, the most expensive option on this list.
Go big or go home
MSI GS75 Stealth
This 17-inch gaming laptop features a 144Hz refresh rate with 3ms of response time. Designed for gamers, it also delivers a full number pad on the right side of the keyboard. It's available with up to an NVIDIA RTX 2080 graphics card and up to a 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750 to deliver some real gaming power.
Being productive on the go
For number crunchers and people who need the functionality of a full number pad, finding a laptop with the right setup is essential. Data entry and some other forms of input are significantly faster and easier with a full number pad. Each laptop in this collection has a full number pad that increases your speed and optimizes your workflow.
There's a wide range of laptops with number pads, from thin and light laptops to the beefiest gaming setups. If you want a portable laptop with a lot of room to get your work done, the LG Gram 17 is an excellent option. It has a large screen but will feel like a much smaller laptop in your bag thanks to its light weight.
If you want a number pad to accompanying your gaming setup, you should check out the Asus ROG G703GI. It's a beefy powerhouse with powerful internals that also has a full keyboard setup for the ultimate gaming experience.