Aim for at least an Intel Core i5 (8th Gen or newer) or AMD Ryzen 5 . For Apple, any M-series chip (M1, M2, etc.) is excellent.
Exceptional battery life (up to 18 hours) and performance that still beats many new budget PCs. Dell Latitude 5320 / 5420 best used computer to buy
Famous for the best keyboards in the industry and military-grade build quality; very easy to upgrade. Dell OptiPlex 7060 / 7070 SFF Aim for at least an Intel Core i5
Highly durable, often available with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD at a fraction of its original cost. Lenovo ThinkPad T480 / T14 any M-series chip (M1