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Dell Business Laptops vs HP Business Laptops comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 31, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell Business Laptops
Ranking in Business Laptops
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
HP Business Laptops
Ranking in Business Laptops
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.6
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Business Laptops category, the mindshare of Dell Business Laptops is 15.7%, up from 15.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of HP Business Laptops is 19.1%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Laptops Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Business Laptops15.7%
HP Business Laptops19.1%
Other65.2%
Business Laptops
 

Featured Reviews

Thanuj Igalawithana - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technical Lead at AtLink Communications Inc.
Daily performance has boosted long coding sessions and reliable battery-supported work
Dell Business Laptops have excellent features that I appreciate from the two models I have used, both from the Inspiron line. One is the Inspiron 7573, which was a two-in-one foldable model. The other one is the Inspiron 15, the current one, the Inspiron 15 3530. I appreciate the first one because we can fold and use it as a tablet as well. Performance-wise, both have about 16GB RAM. Performance is the key thing for me because I am a software engineer, so the performance needs to be there. In addition to that, both Dell Business Laptops are touch-enabled. In that case, we are building some UWP applications as well, so that helps me to work on that. The AI-enhanced performance features in my Dell Business Laptops have influenced my productivity levels, particularly with the boot time. In the current one, it boots really fast. That is the main thing. If I sleep it, then it resumes working in very few seconds. That is one of the key things I appreciate about using my laptop. Also, with the enabled new Microsoft 365 Copilot, that helps me. The dependability of Dell Business Laptops, with daily use and daily wear and tear, shows they are durable. I am using it daily and it has enhanced the battery life as well. In old days, I think around two years of time, you have to replace the battery sometimes. But now, with the new versions, the feature has been enhanced as I remember. That automatically enabled when it is plugged in and is discharged automatically without charging the battery.
Nithin-Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Developer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Multitasking workflows have become smoother and save significant development time
HP Business Laptops provide proper smoothness because going from one application to another is kind of easy and it is quite durable. Its battery life is what stands out the most for me. A heating issue is present a little, but battery life and smoothness is what stands out for me. I find the keyboard of HP Business Laptops a little easier to use. Initially, I used Lenovo ThinkPad where the control key and FN button placement confused me because ThinkPad is quite different, but HP Business Laptops has a very easy keyboard layout that feels normal. I did not face any issues. Previously, I used Lenovo ThinkPad that my organization gave me at the start, and I occasionally faced problems with the FN key. Generally, in all laptops, the control button is present in the bottom left corner, which would be easy, but the FN key placement on ThinkPad caused keyboard issues. The display quality is also really poor in ThinkPad. We switched to HP Business Laptops. Previously, we evaluated and used Lenovo ThinkPad. We then switched immediately to HP Business Laptops because ThinkPad was lagging quite a bit, applications stopped responding when we were trying to use them, and it was not scalable.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"One of the big benefits of Dell Business Laptops is the availability for support."
"Currently, I observe that most companies are using Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops, which I find excellent, very handy, and lightweight."
"I appreciate the centralized manageability options of the Dell Command Endpoint tools most about Dell Business Laptops."
"The feature I appreciate the most about the new system is that there is a GPU for running AI models, and I thought I might play with it."
"Sometimes I have Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma all open simultaneously, and it handles everything really well."
"For my use case, the ROI when using Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops for my company is very high overall."
"The features of Dell Enterprise Laptops that I find most valuable include the battery life, which is valuable in our environment, along with the screen size and the quality of the notebook itself."
"My experience with Dell Business Laptops is usually great, especially for their sturdiness, durability, and with all the encryption methods."
"I believe HP Business Laptops is one of the best laptops I have ever used, and as a developer, most coding-related tasks are very easy and I am able to do multiple tasks at a time while it handles heavy-duty performance very well and remains extremely durable."
 

Cons

"One area Dell Business Laptops can improve is pricing, as they can be slightly more expensive compared to other competitors."
"My only complaint for Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops is the battery life."
"There are a few areas for improvement in Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops that I would suggest; one is a longer lead on the docking stations, which is primarily causing a lot of people bother at the moment."
"In terms of improvements for this model of laptop, the previous Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops I had had a battery that was not great at all, however, the latest version we've got has a battery that is actually quite good."
"The battery life on Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops is not optimal."
"Sometimes we see broken screens, so hardening the cover or screen frame could help improve the product."
"I don't think I have seen a return on investment."
"I wish the battery of Dell Business Laptops would improve more and become more reliable."
"The licensing and setup costs of HP Business Laptops are slightly expensive and the laptop itself is on the costlier side because similar products in the market provide almost the same features at a little cheaper price."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I bought a refurbished one from the Dell website in the States, and it was a good price at about $1,000."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise35
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was positive. There was no setup cost. Pricing was as expected, always more than you want to pay. There is no licensing associated with it.
What needs improvement with Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops?
The only issue I have is with batteries, but that is not Dell only. Computer batteries are not good. They are good in the beginning, but the lifespan declines too fast. When looking at more specifi...
What advice do you have for others considering Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops?
Dell Business Laptops allow for easy management by IT staff with no issues. When everything in the Premier login is set up, then the ease of procurement in comparison with other brands is really ea...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for HP Business Laptops?
The licensing and setup costs of HP Business Laptops are slightly expensive and the laptop itself is on the costlier side because similar products in the market provide almost the same features at ...
What needs improvement with HP Business Laptops?
HP Business Laptops are set up on-premises, and we are not currently using any cloud infrastructure.
What is your primary use case for HP Business Laptops?
I use HP Business Laptops mostly for my project-related work where I set up multiple environments and go through multiple API tokens, establish integrations, and batch process. Overall, it's produc...
 

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Sample Customers

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