Acer or HP: which laptop is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 6, 2026 check.
In November 2026, HP has the edge in laptops: average rating 7.0 against 5.8 from Acer, with a median price of $1,081 against $700. Each one’s best models today: Acer Swift Go 14″ Core Ultra 7 ($1,200) and HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 5 226V ($1,400).
See side by sideAcer
0 categories won
5.7 median rating
32 models, from $400 to $1,879
HP
4 categories won
7.6 median rating
30 models, from $380 to $2,000
HP wins in 4 of 4 categories.
Performance
HP winsThe best from Acer in performance
Acer Predator 18″ Core Ultra 9 275HX RTX 5080
Performance 9.9 score 9.0
$4,299
Memory and storage
HP winsThe best from Acer in memory and storage
Acer Nitro V 16″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5060
Memory and storage 9.3 score 7.7
$2,089
The best from HP in memory and storage
HP Omnibook 17.3″ Core Ultra 7 255U
Memory and storage 9.3 score 7.8
$1,630
Screen
HP wins
Ports and how current it is
HP winsThe best from Acer in ports and how current it is
Acer Nitro V 16″ Ryzen 7 260 RTX 5060Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 7.7
$2,089
The best from HP in ports and how current it is
HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 7 355
Ports and how current it is 10.0 score 8.1
$2,000
Acer and HP side by side
| Item | Acer | HP |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 32 | 30 |
| Average rating | 5.8 | 7.0 |
| Median price | $700 | $1,081 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | from $900 to $1,500 | over $2,100 |
| Best model | Acer Swift Go 14″ Core Ultra 7, $1,200 | HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 5 226V, $1,400 |
| Cheapest | Acer Chromebook 314 14″ MediaTek, $330 | HP Chromebook 14a 14″ Celeron, $320 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Acer | HP | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $500 | 10 | 8 | too few models to compare |
| from $500 to $900 | 10 | 4 | Acer |
| from $900 to $1,500 | 5 | 8 | tie |
| from $1,500 to $2,100 | 5 | 7 | HP |
| over $2,100 | 2 | 3 | Acer |
Who each one is for
Choose Acer to pay less (median price of $700 against $1,081); have more options (32 against 30); buy from $900 to $1,500. Best model: Acer Swift Go 14″ Core Ultra 7, at $1,200.
Choose HP to have the highest average rating (7.0 against 5.8); buy over $2,100. Best model: HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 5 226V, at $1,400.
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Frequently asked questions
Acer or HP: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, HP has the edge in laptops: average rating 7.0 against 5.8 from Acer, with a median price of $1,081 against $700. Each one’s best models today: Acer Swift Go 14″ Core Ultra 7 ($1,200) and HP Omnibook 14″ Core Ultra 5 226V ($1,400).
Which is cheaper, Acer or HP?
By median price, Acer: $700 against $1,081. Its cheapest model today is Acer Chromebook 314 14″ MediaTek, at $330.
Which has more models, Acer or HP?
Acer has 32 models and HP has 30 models in the Nov 6, 2026 check.
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Where the numbers come from
Brands with 3 or more models with a price and a rating in the day’s check are included. Average rating and median price use all of the brand’s models. The order compares each model’s rating with the median rating of models in the same price range and averages it by brand. The top pick is the brand’s model that beats that rating by the most in its range.
Prices change without notice and the final amount is the one in the store. The rating comes from each model’s spec sheet; the brand does not count.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.