Traditionally found in larger laptops, having a number pad on your keyboard deck is an extremely useful tool. If you find yourself living inside Excel spreadsheets or wanting to bind different commands to extra keys in a video game, a number pad will make that job a whole lot easier.
Not all laptops, however, ship with this handy hardware feature, so we've rounded up some of the best ones if you need a dedicated number pad. Our roundup includes the very latest from the best manufacturers on the market. Check out our picks for the category below:
Processor: Up to Core i9-13900H | RAM: Up to 32GB | Storage: Up to 2TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD | Graphics: NVIDIA RTX 4050 / 4070 | Display size: 16 inches | Display resolution: 2880 x 1800 | Ports: 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x microSD, 1x Headphone Jack, 2x Thunderbolt 4
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is Samsung's flagship Windows PC for 2023, and it's the company's most powerful laptop to date. It features the very latest 13th-Gen processors from Intel, paired with the very latest graphics cards from NVIDIA, along with one of the best screens ever put into a laptop.
On the inside, we've got two options: An Intel Core i7-13700H or the Intel Core i9--13900H, both of which offer incredible performance for a laptop. The same goes for the GPU, which can be had in either NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 flavors, the 4050 being great for creatives doing video or photo work, and the 4070 being amazing for that plus 3D intensive tasks like gaming.
Onto the display, which is fantastic. It's a 16-inch AMOLED panel with a 3K resolution of 2880 x 1800, offering rich contrast and deep blacks. We've got a fingerprint reader for Windows Hello, too. Audio is also excellent, with quad AKG tuned speakers that offer clear and rich sound.
Processor: Intel Core i7-1360P | RAM: Up to 32GB LPDDR5 | Storage: Up to 2TB NVME Gen 4 SSD | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe | Display size: 16 inches | Display resolution: 3200 x 2000 | Ports: 2 x USB 4 Gen3 TB4, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x microSD.
The new LG Gram for 2023 brings "Style," as its name implies. This year's model is built to look good, and we think it looks excellent. It's a beautiful Ultrabook with a large 16-inch display, which makes room for that wonderful number pad that we're all here for.
On the inside, the LG Gram Style Intel's latest 13th-gen P series chips which offers impressive performance in thin Ultrabook chassis like this one. That's paired with Intel's onboard Iris Xe graphics which is good for light photo and video work. Don't worry though, if you need a better GPU, the LG Gram Style supports Thunderbolt 4 so you should be able to hook up an external GPU with ease.
The display itself has a very high resolution of 3200 x 2000, and it's also an OLED panel offering inky deep blacks and excellent contrast. We love the design of this laptop, rocking an all-white and silver chassis which roomy keyboard and number pad.
Processor: Up to Intel Core i7-1360P | RAM: Up to 16GB | Storage: Up to 1TB | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe | Display size: 16 inches | Display resolution: 1920 x 1200 or 2560 x 1660 | Ports: 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 1.4, 1 x microSD card reader, 1 x headphone jack.
Lenovo's latest Yoga 7i is one hell of a laptop. Featuring a gorgeous, thin, rounded design, excellent 2.5K 16-inch display, and a touchscreen with support for pen input, this might be one of Lenovo's best ever laptops with a number pad built into the keyboard deck.
On the inside, we have Intel 13th-Gen processors which offer excellent performance and battery life. It can be configured with up to 16GB RAM and a 1TB m.2 SSD drive, along with an Intel Core i5 or i7 U or P-series processor. It also has a fingerprint reader built-in, and Windows Hello face unlock using IR, along with a 1080p front facing camera.
The Yoga 7i also features a convertible design, meaning it's rocking a 360-degree hinge that allows you to transform the laptop into a tablet. With its large 16-inch display, using it as a tablet will be quite cumbersome, but it's super great for drawing.
Processor: Intel Core i7-1360P | RAM: 16GB | Storage: Up to 1TB | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe | Display size: 16 inches | Display resolution: 2880 x 1800 | Ports: 1 x HDMI, 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1 x USB-A 3.2, 1 x MicroSD, 1x headphone jack
Samsung is one of few OEMs on our list that includes number pads on almost all of their laptops in their larger 16-inch configuration, which is nice to see. The Galaxy Book3 Pro is a toned-down version of the Book3 Ultra above, designed for those who don't need a mobile workhorse and instead just wants a really nice Ultrabook that's capable of most daily tasks with no problems.
On the inside we have Intel 13th-Gen P series chips, which offer excellent performance for daily tasks and even light video and photo editing. Paired with integrated Iris Xe graphics, this is an excellent choice for amateur photographers or people who work in the office. Plus, there's a 2-in-1 model with a touchscreen that support's Samsung's excellent S-pen, which will benefit photographers or artists who draw.
The 16-inch display has a 3K resolution and is AMOLED offering great contrast and deep blacks. Additionally, we've got expandable microSD storage, a built-in fingerprint reader for Windows Hello biometrics, a great 1080p front facing webcam for video calls, and AKG tuned quad speakers for great audio.
Processor: Up to Intel Core i7-13700H | RAM: Up to 32GB | Storage: Up to 1TB | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe | Display size: 17 inches | Display resolution: 1080p/4K | Ports: 3 x USB-A, 2 x USB-C Thunderbolt 4, 1 x HDMI 2.1, 1 x headphone jack
If you're in need of a laptop with a number pad that was designed from the ground up for work, the ENVY 17t from HP is a great choice. Featuring a nice, sustainable metal design, a fantastic 17-inch 4K display with 100% DCI-P3 color accuracy, and of course, a full-size number pad on the keyboard.
The ENVY 17 can be configured with Intel 13th-Gen U or H-series processors, 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD for excellent performance. We've got two Thunderbolt 4 ports, three USB-A ports, one HDMI 2.1 port, and a headphone jack. There's also Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for great wireless connectivity.
There's also a 5MP front facing camera with Windows Hello face unlock, a great trackpad, and a full-sized keyboard with 1.5mm key travel. There's not much to dislike about the HP Envy 17. It even has a relatively affordable starting price.
Processor: Intel Core i7-13700HX | RAM: Up to 32GB | Storage: Up to 1TB | Graphics: RTX 4050 or 4060 | Display size: 16 inches | Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 | Ports: 4x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x headphone/mic combo
Lenovo's Legion series of gaming laptops has offered surprisingly great value since the first iteration, and Lenovo has continued to improve the line of budget to premium mid-range laptops with every successive generation.
The new Lenovo Legion Pro 5i (Gen 8) features the latest and greatest hardware from Intel and NVIDIA, including Intel 13th-Gen HX processors and NVIDIA RTX 40 series GPUs. You can choose between an i5 or i7, and 4050 or 4070 if you want the most power you can get.
The display is a 16-inch 16:10 panel with a 165Hz refresh rate, making it one of the better choices for gaming with its fast response time. It can also be spec'd with up to 32GB RAM, and of course, we've got a dedicated number pad on the keyboard deck for gaming macros and other shortcuts.
Processor: Up to Intel Core i7-1255U | RAM: Up to 16GB | Storage: Up to 1TB | Graphics: Intel Iris Xe | Display size: 15.6 inches | Display resolution: 1920 x 1080| Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x headphone jack, 1 x HDMI 1.4
Looking for a laptop with a number pad on a budget? The Dell Inspiron 15 with Intel's 12th-Gen U series processors is a great buy. Available today for as low as $379, you're getting a great PC with all the bells and whistles you could want at this price range.
The Inspiron 15 features a large 15.6-inch 1080p IPS display, which includes a 120Hz refresh rate panel for smooth animations. Additionally, we've got a number of configurable RAM and storage options, starting with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD storage, all the way up to 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD storage.
It can also be configured with Intel UHD or Intel Iris XE graphics, and you can choose between Intel 11th-Gen or Intel 12th-Gen processors if you're looking to save a few more bucks. And of course, we've got a great number pad on the keyboard deck.
Buying the best laptop with a number pad
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The best laptop with a number pad will ultimately come down to preference. Are you looking for a workhorse with lots of power under the hood? Or are you after something more lightweight? One thing is for sure, you will be looking for a laptop with a large screen, as that's the only way most OEMs are able to fit a number pad on the keyboard deck.
We think the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra is an all-round amazing laptop with a number pad. It's powerful, stylish, has an excellent display, and a great number pad. That said, it is a little overkill for a lot of people. So there's also the Galaxy Book3 Pro, which is a more mainstream offering from the same company, also with a trackpad.
Be sure to check out our roundup of best Windows laptops if you're looking for the best overall Windows laptop, number pad or not!
