Who Makes the Best Laptop — Dell or HP?

Dell and HP both have storied histories that date back to 1984 and 1934, respectively. Currently, as of September 2020, HP is the world’s largest seller of laptops, while Dell is in third place.

Michael Dell began building his empire while in college and for many years dominated the PC industry with computers best known for solid performance at prices far lower than the competition. Dell essentially set the price point that other manufacturers had to meet if they wanted to compete.

Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard met in 1934, and today the company is 81 years old with virtually universal acknowledgment as an organization that designs, builds, and delivers first quality computer products and. For many years they also manufactured medical devices which underwent the ultimate scrutiny for quality and helped set HP’s legendary reputation for reliable, first-rate products.

While both companies offer an entire family of laptops, deciding which is the best relies on several factors. From the manufacturer’s standpoint, quality is determined by the components used, the quality assurance program in place, and a host of design parameters. For instance:

These and similar factors all contribute to the quality of any computer. However, you won’t be buying sub-standard laptops whether you choose Dell or HP.

From the user’s point of view, what’s “best” depends on how you’ll use the laptop. If you’re a serious gamer, you’ll need a laptop with a powerful GPU (graphics processing unit) and a fast, multi-core CPU. Buying a laptop designed for the casual user who only sends email, browses the web, and streams video won’t need the performance that heavy-duty gaming requires.

So, be sure to look for specs that best match your intended use. Here are a few that can help sort through the many choices as you compare Dell versus HP.

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