India, Oct. 13 -- A laptop that can keep up with my workday is all I need to ensure I have a productive day without losing my mind. One that I would rather leave on my desk than carry around is a different story. I spent two weeks using the Dell Pro Precision 7 16 for my everyday work, and while its performance, responsive touchscreen and battery life made a strong impression, its weight changed how I chose to use it.

The laptop handled my workload without making me think twice about opening another browser tab, and the battery lasted through a full workday on a single charge. The large 16-inch display also gave me plenty of room to work. But does that make it the right laptop for professionals, especially when portability matters just a...