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Best Laptops for Video Calls in the UK (2026)

Written by Everyday Technology Desk Everyday technology editorial desk · Laptops & Computing beat · reviewed 15/08/2026

Four exact current configurations with 5MP cameras, dual microphones, named noise processing and at least five data or display ports including USB-C Power Delivery.

Quick answer · Top 4

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HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 DM4K6EA business laptop

Pick 1 - Best wired business configuration

HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 DM4K6EA#ABU 64GB 2TB

At a glance:A business-oriented 16-inch 2TB configuration with 64GB memory and an integrated privacy-screen display specification.

Trade-off:Starting weight is not a fixed configuration weight and the privacy-screen specification does not establish security or viewing quality.

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Everyday Technology Desk: before you choose: Check the exact device, port, app, operating-system and warranty fit before checkout.

Decision checks: device and port fit · portability · support and warranty

Reviewed 15/08/2026 Criteria-based comparison How we chose Review details

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The shortlist

Four options, with the trade-offs visible

Use the fit, limitations and checkout checks before opening a retailer page. Confirm the current price, stock, delivery and returns with the retailer.

HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 DM4K6EA business laptop

Pick 1

First comparison point

Best wired business configuration

HP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 DM4K6EA#ABU 64GB 2TB

DM4K6EA binds a 5MP camera, dual microphones with AI noise reduction and five data/display ports.

Highlights

  • A business-oriented 16-inch 2TB configuration with 64GB memory and an integrated privacy-screen display specification.

Drawbacks

  • Starting weight is not a fixed configuration weight and the privacy-screen specification does not establish security or viewing quality.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • A business-oriented 16-inch 2TB configuration with 64GB memory and an integrated privacy-screen display specification.

Not for you if

  • Starting weight is not a fixed configuration weight and the privacy-screen specification does not establish security or viewing quality.

Check before buying

  • Confirm DM4K6EA#ABU, the exact processor, memory, storage, display, graphics where applicable, adapter, UK keyboard, stock, warranty and returns.
HP EliteBook X G2i 14 DM4C9EA business laptop

Pick 2

Best compact premium business configuration

HP EliteBook X G2i 14 DM4C9EA#ABU 64GB 2TB OLED Touch

DM4C9EA binds a 5MP camera, dual microphones with AI noise reduction and five data/display ports.

Highlights

  • A business-oriented 64GB 14-inch OLED touch configuration with integrated graphics.

Drawbacks

  • Starting weight is not fixed and the memory, OLED and graphics specifications do not establish measured workflow performance.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • A business-oriented 64GB 14-inch OLED touch configuration with integrated graphics.

Not for you if

  • Starting weight is not fixed and the memory, OLED and graphics specifications do not establish measured workflow performance.

Check before buying

  • Confirm DM4C9EA#ABU, the exact processor, memory, storage, display, graphics where applicable, adapter, UK keyboard, stock, warranty and returns.
HP OmniBook 7 14-inch C7DX9EA laptop in Glacier Silver

Pick 3

Best 14-inch TNR configuration

HP OmniBook 7 14-fr0005na C7DX9EA#ABU 16GB 512GB

C7DX9EA binds a 5MP camera with Temporal Noise Reduction, dual microphones and five data/display ports.

Highlights

  • The exact configuration combines a 14-inch OLED panel, 16GB memory and 512GB SSD in a 1.41kg chassis.

Drawbacks

  • Its 512GB SSD is smaller than the 1TB compact option, and the display's glossy BrightView finish may not suit every workspace.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • A balanced 14-inch OLED configuration where display quality and conventional Intel compatibility matter.

Not for you if

  • Buyers needing 1TB local storage, dedicated graphics or a matte panel.

Check before buying

  • Confirm C7DX9EA#ABU, UK keyboard, 16GB onboard memory, 512GB SSD, OLED panel, ports, included adapter, warranty and returns.
HP OmniBook X Flip 16-inch BH3G1EA convertible in Glacier Silver

Pick 4

Best convertible video-call configuration

HP OmniBook X Flip 16-as0008na BH3G1EA#ABU 16GB 1TB

BH3G1EA binds a 5MP TNR camera, dual microphones and five data/display ports in a convertible format.

Highlights

  • The exact 16-inch configuration combines a 1TB SSD with attached-keyboard touch and 2-in-1 modes.

Drawbacks

  • At 1.88kg it is a desk-first convertible, and the exact source does not establish an included pen.

Buyer fit

Best for

  • A larger-screen attached-keyboard convertible with 1TB local storage.

Not for you if

  • A light commute, detachable keyboard or guaranteed pen bundle.

Check before buying

  • Confirm BH3G1EA#ABU, 16-inch touch panel, hinge modes, 16GB memory, 1TB SSD, pen and adapter box contents, UK keyboard, warranty and returns.

Top 4 comparison

Compare the useful differences, trade-offs and final checks side by side.

Before you compare

Check these first

  1. 1Confirm the exact MPN, selected display, memory, storage, adapter, keyboard layout, ports, stock, warranty and returns.
  2. 2Use independent exact-model testing for any measured outcome that matters to the purchase.

Your four roles

1
Best wired business configurationHP EliteBook 8 G2i 16 DM4K6EA#ABU 64GB 2TBA business-oriented 16-inch 2TB configuration with 64GB memory and an integrated privacy-screen display specification.
View specs & trade-offs

Trade-off:Starting weight is not a fixed configuration weight and the privacy-screen specification does not establish security or viewing quality.

Not ideal for:Starting weight is not a fixed configuration weight and the privacy-screen specification does not establish security or viewing quality.

Check:Confirm DM4K6EA#ABU, the exact processor, memory, storage, display, graphics where applicable, adapter, UK keyboard, stock, warranty and returns.

Warranty and support:Confirm HP UK's current warranty and return terms for DM4K6EA#ABU. • Exact HP configuration and current UK Product surface checked 2026-08-15.

Sources:Official exact configuration: https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/api/getproductsbyskus?categoryId=Mw%3D%3D&skus=DM4K6EA%23ABU.

2
Best compact premium business configurationHP EliteBook X G2i 14 DM4C9EA#ABU 64GB 2TB OLED TouchA business-oriented 64GB 14-inch OLED touch configuration with integrated graphics.
View specs & trade-offs

Trade-off:Starting weight is not fixed and the memory, OLED and graphics specifications do not establish measured workflow performance.

Not ideal for:Starting weight is not fixed and the memory, OLED and graphics specifications do not establish measured workflow performance.

Check:Confirm DM4C9EA#ABU, the exact processor, memory, storage, display, graphics where applicable, adapter, UK keyboard, stock, warranty and returns.

Warranty and support:Confirm HP UK's current warranty and return terms for DM4C9EA#ABU. • Exact HP configuration and current UK Product surface checked 2026-08-15.

Sources:Official exact configuration: https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/api/getproductsbyskus?categoryId=Mw%3D%3D&skus=DM4C9EA%23ABU.

3
Best 14-inch TNR configurationHP OmniBook 7 14-fr0005na C7DX9EA#ABU 16GB 512GBA balanced 14-inch OLED configuration where display quality and conventional Intel compatibility matter.
View specs & trade-offs

Trade-off:Its 512GB SSD is smaller than the 1TB compact option, and the display's glossy BrightView finish may not suit every workspace.

Not ideal for:Buyers needing 1TB local storage, dedicated graphics or a matte panel.

Check:Confirm C7DX9EA#ABU, UK keyboard, 16GB onboard memory, 512GB SSD, OLED panel, ports, included adapter, warranty and returns.

Warranty and support:Confirm HP UK's current warranty, support and return terms for C7DX9EA#ABU. • Exact HP configuration and current exact HP purchase destination checked 2026-08-14.

Sources:Official exact configuration: https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/api/getproductsbyskus?categoryId=Mw%3D%3D&skus=C7DX9EA%23ABU.

4
Best convertible video-call configurationHP OmniBook X Flip 16-as0008na BH3G1EA#ABU 16GB 1TBA larger-screen attached-keyboard convertible with 1TB local storage.
View specs & trade-offs

Trade-off:At 1.88kg it is a desk-first convertible, and the exact source does not establish an included pen.

Not ideal for:A light commute, detachable keyboard or guaranteed pen bundle.

Check:Confirm BH3G1EA#ABU, 16-inch touch panel, hinge modes, 16GB memory, 1TB SSD, pen and adapter box contents, UK keyboard, warranty and returns.

Warranty and support:Confirm HP UK's current warranty, support and return terms for BH3G1EA#ABU. • Exact HP configuration and current exact HP purchase destination checked 2026-08-14; the prior GamingKit reference remains for evidence continuity.

Sources:Official exact configuration: https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/api/getproductsbyskus?categoryId=Mw%3D%3D&skus=BH3G1EA%23ABU.

Choose this if / Avoid this if

Rule out poor-fit options before comparing finer details.

Avoid if

  • You need a multi-brand market survey rather than a source-closed exact-configuration comparison.
  • You need measured performance, acoustics, battery runtime, ergonomics or reliability.

Dealbreakers

  • The route-defining fact belongs to a sibling or configurable family maximum.
  • The current Product page resolves to a different configuration identity.

Check before buying

  • Confirm the exact MPN, selected display, memory, storage, adapter, keyboard layout, ports, stock, warranty and returns.
  • Use independent exact-model testing for any measured outcome that matters to the purchase.

Choose another shortlist if

  • Choose the broad laptop shortlist when no single specialist requirement is decisive.
  • Choose another specialist route when its exact predicate is the real hard requirement.

When another role fits better

The first option is a useful starting point, not a universal winner. Move another role ahead when its use case, fit or ownership trade-offs match you better.

Known limitations

UK Shortlists has not conducted first-party performance, acoustic, thermal, battery, ergonomic or reliability testing. This is a source-bound exact-configuration comparison.

How we chose

The checks behind the four picks

Qualification binds camera resolution, dual microphones, named Temporal Noise Reduction or AI noise reduction, and four or more physical data/display ports to the exact source record. Call quality, room performance and network reliability are not inferred.

  • Step 1: Exact option-defining specification
  • Step 2: Exact processor memory storage and display
  • Step 3: Distinct stable buyer role
  • Step 4: Official image and current exact Product surface

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Last reviewed: 15/08/2026

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Who checked this shortlist?

Written / compiled by:
Everyday Technology Desk
Last reviewed:
15/08/2026
Review basis:
Criteria-based comparison

We compare published product information, retailer details and the buying criteria shown above. UK Shortlists does not currently publish claims based on first-party product use, laboratory testing or long-term testing.

FAQs & alternatives

Why are all four picks HP?

HP is the current UK manufacturer source system that closes the one-record exact-configuration and official-image contract for this tranche. That is an evidence limitation, not a full-market ranking.

Does the listed feature prove real-world quality?

No. It proves the selected configuration includes the stated feature; measured outcomes require exact-model testing.

Are these roles based on discounts?

No. Roles are stable and price-free; current purchase state is checked independently.

Also consider

  • Use the broad laptop shortlist for a general starting point.
  • Use a size, memory, storage or gaming route when that exact configuration constraint is primary.

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