As laptops get thinner and lighter, features tend to get sacrificed along the way. The best premium laptops we see these days are often tiny and only have Thunderbolt 4 ports in order to save space inside the chassis, for example. Another thing that's fallen by the wayside over the years is the inclusion of number pads, which many of those best laptops don't have. Those dedicated keys can be hugely important if you work with numbers. All the keys are easily accessible in one position, so number-crunching becomes a lot more efficient and convenient. If you want this convenience, though, you have to look at larger laptops, starting at around 15 inches, and even then, not a lot of models have them. But there are some options if this is a must-have for you.

The top laptops with number pads in 2023

Samsung has been making some of the best laptops on the market for the past couple of years, and the new Galaxy Book 3 Pro is better than ever. And of course, the 16-inch model also comes with a number pad.

Inside the Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro are 13th-generation Intel Core processors, up to a Core i7-1360P with 12 cores and 16 threads, that deliver strong performance for all kinds of day-to-day tasks. That's paired with 16GB of RAM and up to a 1TB SSD, so you have a solid experience here. It's not a huge upgrade from the previous model, but it's still great.

What is a huge upgrade, however, is the display. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro comes with a brand-new 16-inch display, and it has a 16:10 aspect ratio instead of 16:9. It's also much sharper, at 2.8K resolution, and it has a super-smooth 120Hz refresh rate. This is simply a terrific display in every way. And at the top of that display is a 1080p webcam, similar to its predecessor, but still great. There's no facial recognition, though, so you'll have to make do with the fingerprint sensor for Windows Hello.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro is a lot heavier than the previous model, and that's because it's now made of aluminum, which feels a lot more premium. The 16-inch model comes in at 3.4 pounds, so it's still reasonably portable considering the size. It's available in Graphite or Beige colorways. As for ports, you get two Thunderbolt 4 connections, USB Type-A, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader, which is a lot better than most competing premium laptops.

While it's not perfect, the 16-inch Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro is a fantastic laptop, and it easily earns a recommendation at the top of this list. There's also a convertible version of this laptop if you prefer that form factor.

If you're the kind of person that appreciates the versatility of a convertible laptop, and you don't want something as expensive as the Galaxy Book 3 Pro, the Lenovo Yoga 7i is another great option that's still very capable.

Performance-wise, we're again looking at 13th-generation Intel Core processors, but this time you can choose between the U series and P series. U-series processors will give you better battery life, but they're not quite as fast, with 10 cores and 12 threads. P-series processors have 12 cores and 16 threads, but they use more battery. You also get up to 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD.

The display is a 16-inch panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, but the actual specs depend on the processor you choose. U-series processors come with a Full HD+ panel that reaches 300 nits of brightness, but the P-series models have a Quad HD+ display that's brighter and has better color reproduction. This is definitely the preferred option, if you can afford it. Of course, it's a convertible, so it supports touch and pen input, and there's even a pen in the box. Above that display is a 1080p webcam that comes with support for Windows Hello facial recognition.

As for the design, we're looking at a fairly standard silver laptop, and a somewhat heavy one, too, starting at 4.36 pounds. It doesn't stand out, but it's not an ugly laptop, either. As for ports, we get two Thunderbolt 4 connections, USB Type-A, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader, so it's a very solid setup worthy of a high-end laptop.

While we definitely recommend opting for the Quad HD+ display, any version of this laptop is great, and if you want a convertible with a number pad, it's one of the best options around.

Looking at laptops with number pads means looking at larger laptops, but if you want something that's still easy to carry, you can't do much better than the Acer Swift Edge 16, which we've reviewed very favorably.

For starters, this laptop is powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, a Zen 4-based processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, plus RDNA3-based graphics, which can handle some light gaming. That's paired with 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, making for a great-performing laptop right out of the gate.

It has an absolutely stunning display, too. This 16-inch panel comes in a 16:10 aspect ratio and a super-sharp 3200x2000 resolution, paired with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. This is a change from its predecessor, which had a higher resolution but a lower refresh rate. It's also an OLED panel so colors are vibrant and blacks look deep, making for an excellent visual experience. There's also a 1080p webcam but without Windows Hello support, though there is a fingerprint reader here for that.

All of this comes in an incredibly lightweight package at just 2.73 pounds, making this one of the lightest 16-inch laptops on the market. This is thanks to the Olivine Black chassis being mostly made of magnesium. Despite that, it still fits a number pad on the keyboard, and a solid supply of ports, too, with two USB Type-C and two Type-A ports, alone with HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader.

For what you get, the Acer Swift Edge 16 is decently affordable, and ore than worthy of our recommendation.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro may be Samsung's most popular laptop, but if you want a more powerful machine with a number pad, the Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is the one you're looking for.

It all comes down to performance, which is handled by 13th-generation Intel Core H-series processors, up to a Core i9-13900H with 14 cores and 20 threads, delivering great performance for creative workloads. That's paired with up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, which is also a fairly powerful GPU for content creation, making this a great laptop for video and photo editing. The rest of the specs go up to 32GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, all great for demanding tasks.

The display is the same as in the Galaxy Book 3 Pro: a 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 2880x1800 resolution, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It may seem strange that more power doesn't include a better display, but this is already a phenomenal panel, you can't ask for much more. Above the display is a 1080p webcam, but no Windows Hello facial recognition, so you still have to make do with the fingerprint reader.

Similarly, Samsung is also using the same design language here. The main difference is that only one color option is available, and that's Graphite. And, of course, this more powerful laptop is also heavier, coming in at 3.95 pounds, though it's still decently portable. As for ports, we're looking at two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB Type-A, HDMI 2.0, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader. It's a great selection for a modern laptop.

The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Ultra is somewhat expensive, but if you need the extra performance for content creation, it's a fantastic laptop with a sleek and premium design and one of the best displays around.

HP makes some of the best laptops on the market, and that includes the EliteBook 860 G10, a great business laptop focused on nailing the basics of what you need for a productivity machine.

For starters, it comes with 13th-generation Intel Core processors, either from the U or P series. You can go up to a Core i7-1365U with 10 cores and 12 threads, or a Core i7-1370P with 14 cores and 20 threads, both featuring support for vPro Enterprise technologies. The P-series processors are obviously faster, but they use more power, too, so you get to choose between more performance or better battery life. RAM can be configured up to 64GB, and storage goes up to 1TB, but you can upgrade these parts later if you want to.

The display on the HP EliteBook 860 G10 isn't overly fancy, but it's a solid 16-inch panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio and Full HD+ resolution. You can't go for anything sharper, but there are options for brighter displays, touch support, and a privacy screen to keep sensitive data away from prying eyes. You also get a 5MP webcam, which is one of the best on any laptop, and it also supports Windows Hello facial recognition.

This laptop looks fairly sleek and very subdued in its silver colorway, and that makes it ideal for business environments. However, it may also be boring for some. At 3.8 pounds, this isn't an overly light machine, though it's not terribly heavy, either. The port selection is fantastic, though, with two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB Type-A, HDMI, a headphone jack, and the option for LTE or 5G cellular support with a nano-SIM slot. You can even configure it with a Smart Card reader.

All in all, the HP EliteBook 860 G10 is a great laptop for any business user, and the inclusion of a number pad makes it especially great if you work with numbers a lot. We reviewed a similar model, the EliteBook 865 G9, if you'd like to learn more about it.

Gamers need a lot of power, and the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro for 2023 delivers that, on top of being a fantastic laptop in almost every way.

For starters, it comes with up to an Intel Core i9-13900HX processor, which has a whopping 24 cores and 32 threads for outstanding performance. On top of that, we're looking at up to an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop GPU that can use a massive 175W of power. You won't be missing out on performance here, and up to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage, though you can always upgrade these parts later.

The display is a 16-inch panel with a 16:10 aspect ratio, and it comes in Quad HD+ resolution and a smooth 240Hz refresh rate, which is fantastic for gaming. It's plenty sharp but also very smooth for games where you can push higher frame rates. Above the display is a 1080p webcam, which is nice, even though there's no Windows Hello support. Even a fingerprint reader is missing, which is a real shame.

This kind of power makes for a fairly heavy laptop, starting at 6.17 pounds, but it makes sense when you consider the specs and that the design is actually very premium compared to most gaming laptops. The inclusion of a number pad here is also especially useful for gaming. The extra keys can be helpful, especially if you try the classic split-keyboard multiplayer experience. You get a ton of ports here, too, including Thunderbolt 4, standard USB-C, a lot of USB Type-A, HDMI, RJ45 Ethernet, and a headphone jack. It's arguably the best setup on this list as far as ports go.

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is easily one of the best gaming laptops on the market, and it's an easy recommendation, as long as you can afford it.

Not everyone wants to use Windows, and if you're in the market for a Chromebook, the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 (CX5601) is the one for you. Not to be confused with the 14-inch model, this laptop is great if you want a versatile Chromebook with a number pad.

Starting with performance, we're looking at a 12th-generation Intel Core i3-1215U, which is a 6-core, 8-thread processor. It may not sound quite as impressive as other laptops we've looked at, but this is well above the standard for most Chromebooks, and performance will be great here. It also has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, so you have a recipe for good performance here.

And yes, this is indeed a convertible. The 16-inch display has a 16:10 aspect ratio, and it supports both touch and pen input, with a USI stylus included in the box with some models. You can use the laptop as a tablet, and the Full HD+ resolution is still sharp enough for this size. There's even a 1080p webcam above this display, which is not that common in a laptop that costs under $650. There's no facial recognition (which isn't supported by ChromeOS), though it's unfortunate that there isn't a fingerprint reader, either.

On the topic of design, the Chromebook Flip CX5 isn't exactly light, coming in at 4.76 pounds, but it makes some sense for something of this size and price. The laptop does give you a good selection of ports in return. Two USB Type-C and two Type-A ports, HDMI, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader make up the ports on offer here, and it's pretty good. There's no Thunderbolt 4 support here, but it makes sense for this price.

The Asus Chromebook Flip CX5601 isn't that easy to come across, but it's a great machine for the price and a versatile Chromebook all around.

The Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 is already decently affordable, but if you want to save even more money, the HP Chromebook 15a is another great option with some compromises.

Performance is handled by an Intel Pentium Processor N300 processor with four cores and four threads, so it's not quite as impressive as the Core processors we've looked at so far, but for ChromeOS, it can still run pretty well. What's more, it comes with 8GB of RAM by default, which is very good for a Chromebook. The 64GB of eMMC storage isn't super impressive, but there are upgrade options.

The display is a 15.6-inch panel, and it comes in a more classic 16:9 aspect ratio, which is common in cheaper laptops like this. Some models still have a low HD resolution (1366x768), but you can go up to a Full HD panel, and there's even a 144Hz option if you want a smoother experience. Aside from resolution, the display isn't overly impressive, but again, it's par for the course for this price range.

Design-wise, the HP Chromebook 15at is fairly simple, but it looks clean and subdued enough to fit in anywhere with its silver colorway. At 3.81 pounds, it's not terribly heavy considering its size. As for ports, it has two USB Type-C and one Type-A port, a headphone jack, and a microSD card reader. It's not overly impressive, but it's a decent setup.

If you have the money for something better, of course, other options on this list are your go-to. But if you want a really cheap laptop that still performs decently well, the HP Chromebook 15at is a fantastic choice.

Best laptops with number pads in 2023: The bottom line

It's clear that a lot of the best laptops on the market no longer come with number pads, but just looking at this list, there are some fantastic options still available if you know where to look. The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Pro is easily the highlight, featuring an ultra-premium and thin design, top-tier performance, and one of the best displays on any laptop, while still having some classic features like the number pad and a good selection of ports.

Of course, it's a fairly expensive laptop, so if you want to save some money, the Asus Chromebook Flip CX5 is a great option that's far cheaper and still has solid performance for the vast majority of people. In the Windows space, the Lenovo Yoga 7i also has a relatively affordable price in some of its configurations, though it depends on sales at a given time.