It’s easy to get overwhelmed while buying a laptop.
Every few years, a brand, a marketer, or a journalist tends to announce the death of the laptop. When BlackBerry was launched it was predicted that we wouldn’t need the laptop at all. You could send emails from the palm of your hand.
Then the iPhone was positioned as a device on which you could listen to music, make calls, and surf the internet. Who needed the laptop when you could do all of this with a device that could fit into your pocket, right?
But along came the iPad. And the iPad Mini. And the iPad Air. Not to mention the many Android tablets that dropped and disappeared and, of course, the ultimate laptop-killer: the iPad Pro.
Perhaps no other device has faced a competition so stiff as the humble laptop. And yet, it prevails. When it became affordable, the laptop replaced the desktop very swiftly and easily. The once-ubiquitous bulky machines were gone with the snap of a finger.
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That’s not the case with the laptop. The ever-reliable device has persisted and evolved. And – no matter if you’re a student or work-at-home parent, or a CEO – it remains central to your day.
With so many laptop brands in the market, deciding which is best for you can be difficult to say the least. Conveniently, we’re here to help!
Here’s a quick list of the best laptop brands you should consider in India while getting yourself a new portable PC or MacBook.
Top 5 laptop brands in India
These are the top five laptop brands in India that you should consider. From Apple to Asus, these brands have some of the best laptops on the market, as well as a wide variety of series and models to choose from.
1. Apple
2. HP
3. Dell
4. Lenovo
5. Asus
1. Apple
Apple’s MacBook series of laptops are some of the most popular laptops out there. Apart from being the thinnest and lightest laptops in their class, both the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro variants are also very powerful machines, great for everything from spreadsheets to designer software.
If you already have an iPhone or an iPad, a MacBook becomes an even better purchase, allowing you to seamlessly transfer data or share connected accessories between the two. However, be ready to pay more for, because MacBooks are premium laptops and may require you to set your budget accordingly.
With the new macOS Sequoia update and Apple Intelligence features, M-series MacBook variants also make for great AI PCs, with artificial intelligence powering several features across the Siri assistant and more.
MacBook recommendations
2. HP
There’s a reason you see HP laptops everywhere from schools to offices, and that’s because HP’s expertise in laptop making goes from student-grade notebooks to powerful gaming machines, and pretty much everything in between. Looking for a basic laptop? There’s the trusty HP 15. Want a fancy 2-in-1 laptop? Pick the Spectre x360. A gaming laptop? The entire Victus and Omen series are at your disposal.
Over the years, HP has built a reputation for offering value-for-money laptops at various price points. If that’s not enough, HP also has a wide network of service centres across the country, so in case of unfortunate events that you’ll blame your cat for, there’s probably a service centre near you.
Lastly, HP also has a large category of AI PCs, powered by the new Intel Core Ultra chipsets, from the HP Spectre x360 2024 to the HP Omen Transcend 14, which also happens to be the world’s lightest gaming laptop powered by AI.
HP recommendations
3. Dell
Dell doesn’t exactly make the most affordable laptops out there, but what the brand is known for, is reliability. Most Dell laptops for students will easily last them their entire college course, while the more office-oriented Dell laptops are also likely to be future-proof for years.
Like most other brands on this list, Dell also has multiple subseries to choose from, depending on what kind of laptop you’re looking for. Dell’s XPS series are some of the most sought-after business-laptops, while Alienware series laptops like the Alienware m18 is synonymous with professional gaming and esports.
Dell recommendations
4. Lenovo
Apart from being known for its tablets, Lenovo is also one of the largest laptop-making brands in the world alongside HP, making everything from some of the most value-for-money laptops to the coolest 2-in-1 laptops. If you’re looking for the top specifications at the lowest prices, you are likely to find a few Lenovo laptops in your search as the brand’s laptops are often priced slightly lower than its HP or Dell counterparts.
The brand also has a reputation for making some great work-oriented and business laptops (ThinkPad and ThinkBook series), but you also have plenty to pick from when it comes to gaming laptops or 2-in-1 form factors (Legion and Yoga series). Many of Lenovo’s newer laptops are also AI PCs powered by Intel Core Ultra chipsets, making them quite future-proof for the AI age we’re all entering.
Lenovo recommendations
5. Asus
Across its multiple product series, Asus is known for making some of the most unique laptops out there. From the multi-display designs of the ZenBook Duo series to the AniMe Dot Matrix back panels on the ROG Zephyrus series, Asus’ portfolio covers some of the most iconic designs today.
But that doesn’t mean Asus does not make conventional laptops. Dive into the brand’s Vivobook series, and you will find a number of solid value-for-money laptops targeted at students, creators and even coders.
Asus recommendations
Those were the best laptop brands in India that you can choose from right now. Remember some key pointers to keep in mind before you make your purchase though.
These include understanding the right specifications for your needs, setting down a budget and looking for features that your needs may require in the near-future. Check out our in-depth laptop-buying guide for more helpful pointers if you need help picking your next laptop.
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