Lenovo and HP are the two leading brands in the laptop segment . Both manufacturers offer similar features, with slight changes that should be known to opt for one or the other.
Of course, in the end, everything will depend on the specific model in which we look, but in general terms there are strong points and great bets in both cases, in key issues such as performance or value for money.
If you plan to buy a laptop from one of these two brands, take good note of everything that I comment below.
Product ranges of both brands
LENOVO
Lenovo has evolved enormously in recent years, conquering a significant market share. Its equipment for the professional field, from the ThinkPad, Thinkbook and V series ranges, stands out especially.
As for gaming equipment , they also have their own range, in this case called Legion, and users who prioritize comfort can opt for the 2-in-1 convertibles from the Yoga or ideaPad range, the latter being particularly lightweight.
In addition, Lenovo dares with truly groundbreaking proposals, such as its folding screen laptop, a bet only within the reach of those who have a well-established position in the market. However, Lenovo is also capable of offering really basic ranges for easy web use, such as its Chromebooks.
HP
For its part, HP has greatly diversified its range of laptops in recent years and has become strong in the domestic sphere, with highly reliable laptops at an easily affordable cost, such as the ENVY.
For gamers, the options go through the Omen and the Victus, while in the professional sector the EliteBook and the Z stand out.
And of course, its Pavilion, laptops traditionally aimed at the domestic sphere and characterized by its generous size, which has now found a new twist in its 2-in-1 convertible versions that the brand mainly targets the student niche, continues to be iconic. just like their Specter range.
Winner:
Lenovo presents a greater range of computers, both laptops and desktops
Performance
When it comes to performance, Lenovo seems to have stepped up and is able to convince the professional segment, as evidenced by its higher market share in SMBs.
In general, Lenovo offers more high-performance laptops, such as those with 32GB or more RAM, but loyal HP users will have no problem finding a model that meets their expectations.
Winner:
Lenovo for very little difference, but obviously depending on the model you choose and your budget.
Quality/price ratio
Although Chinese is often associated with cheap and Californian with luxury, the truth is that both cliches do not hold true in the case of Lenovo and HP.
In fact, Lenovo’s average prices are slightly higher, while HP’s muscle in the home segment is explained by its fairly affordable average prices.
Winner:
HP for its more adjusted and balanced prices for users of all kinds.
Variety of options
The two brands stand out for their enormous variety of options, not only because they have developed ranges for very different user profiles, but also because they allow them to choose between different types of components. For example, in both cases you can select models with Intel or AMD Ryzen processors or with NVIDIA and AMD Radeon graphics cards, among others.
But if by variety we also mean quantity, then Lenovo is ahead of HP, since its catalog is made up of a greater number of models. There are more than a hundred options available to the buyer, which in practice means proposals for all kinds of profiles. HP, for its part, offers nearly 80 proposals in its catalogue.
Winner:
Lenovo for its huge variety of models and configurations.
Design
In terms of design, Lenovo offers more current lines, while HP remains faithful in many of its models to the traditional lines that have earned it its fame.
In any case, the two brands have proposals full of energy for gamers and convertible solutions that give them an updated air.
In the images below you can see a convertible from HP and the innovative folding laptop from Lenovo.
Winner:
Lenovo if you are a fan of the most modern designs.
HP if you like a more traditional style.
After sale service
Evaluations of post-sale services are always subjective: the user offers his opinion based on his own experience, and this depends a lot on the complexity of the issue to be resolved.
But what is undeniable is that Lenovo is, in principle, much more accessible with several local billing service numbers, as well as online chat and FAQs. HP, on the other hand, offers different contact channels, including chat and telephone, but more restricted and subject to the creation of a user account.
Winner:
Lenovo seems to be ahead of HP for its greater accessibility.
Conclusion: ¿Lenovo or HP?
Both Lenovo and HP are leading brands in the laptop segment. HP has its proven reliability in its favor, and also its value for money for home users.
Lenovo, for its part, can offer a little plus in the professional segment, but in reality either of the two has models adapted to different profiles: from students to gamers.
HP Rating
My Lenovo Rating
Cases where I would choose HP
- For students
- For domestic use
- For tight budgets
- For traditional designs
Cases in which I would choose Lenovo
- For professionals and companies
- For those looking for innovative designs
- For those looking for a more personalized configuration