Lenovo or Dell: which laptop is better?
The two brands side by side with the Nov 6, 2026 check.
In November 2026, Dell has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.9 against 6.0 from Lenovo, with a median price of $1,180 against $1,214. Each one’s best models today: Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 15.6″ Core i7-12700H ($1,100) and Dell Latitude 7430 14″ Core i7-1265U ($824).
See side by sideLenovo
0 categories won
6.4 median rating
26 models, from $380 to $2,099
Dell
3 categories won
6.5 median rating
14 models, from $824 to $3,100
Dell wins in 3 of 4 categories. 1 tie.
Performance
Dell winsThe best from Lenovo in performance
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 Gen 2 16″ Core Ultra 7 155U
Performance 8.3 score 7.0
$1,550
Memory and storage
Dell winsThe best from Lenovo in memory and storage
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 15.6″ Core i7-12700H
Memory and storage 9.3 score 6.9
$1,100
The best from Dell in memory and storage
Dell 14 Plus 14″ Core Ultra 9 288VMemory and storage 9.8 score 8.2
$2,210
Screen
Dell wins
Ports and how current it is
TieThe best from Lenovo in ports and how current it is
Lenovo IdeaPad 5i 14″ Core Ultra 5 225U
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 6.3
$1,299
The best from Dell in ports and how current it is
Dell 14 Plus 14″ Core Ultra 9 288VPorts and how current it is 6.3 score 8.2
$2,210
Lenovo and Dell side by side
| Item | Lenovo | Dell |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 26 | 14 |
| Average rating | 6.0 | 6.9 |
| Median price | $1,214 | $1,180 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | from $900 to $1,500 | from $500 to $900 |
| Best model | Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 15.6″ Core i7-12700H, $1,100 | Dell Latitude 7430 14″ Core i7-1265U, $824 |
| Cheapest | Lenovo Grade A T490s 14″ Core i5-8350U, $366 | Dell 15 15.6″ Core 3 100U, $777 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | Lenovo | Dell | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $500 | 6 | 0 | only Lenovo has a model |
| from $500 to $900 | 5 | 3 | Dell |
| from $900 to $1,500 | 6 | 5 | Lenovo |
| from $1,500 to $2,100 | 7 | 2 | Dell |
| over $2,100 | 2 | 4 | Lenovo |
Who each one is for
Choose Lenovo to have more options (26 against 14); buy from $900 to $1,500; look at up to $500, where only it has a model. Best model: Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 15.6″ Core i7-12700H, at $1,100.
Choose Dell to pay less (median price of $1,180 against $1,214); have the highest average rating (6.9 against 6.0); buy from $500 to $900. Best model: Dell Latitude 7430 14″ Core i7-1265U, at $824.
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Frequently asked questions
Lenovo or Dell: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, Dell has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.9 against 6.0 from Lenovo, with a median price of $1,180 against $1,214. Each one’s best models today: Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Gen 3 15.6″ Core i7-12700H ($1,100) and Dell Latitude 7430 14″ Core i7-1265U ($824).
Which is cheaper, Lenovo or Dell?
By median price, Dell: $1,180 against $1,214. Its cheapest model today is Dell 15 15.6″ Core 3 100U, at $777.
Which has more models, Lenovo or Dell?
Lenovo has 26 models and Dell has 14 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.