HP or Lenovo: which laptop is better?
The two brands side by side with the 12 Nov 2026 check.
In November 2026, HP has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.4 against 6.0 from Lenovo, with a median price of $1,000 against $1,367. Each one’s best models today: HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U ($1,291) and Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ Intel N100 ($355).
See side by sideHP
3 categories won
6.7 median rating
25 models, from $370 to $1,930
Lenovo
0 categories won
5.8 median rating
18 models, from $380 to $1,650
HP wins in 3 of 4 categories. 1 tie.
Performance
HP wins
The best from Lenovo in performance
Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 16″ Core i7-14700HX RTX 2000
Performance 8.8 score 8.1
$4,267
Memory and storage
TieThe best from HP in memory and storage
HP Victus 15.6″ Core i5-12450H RTX 3050
Memory and storage 9.3 score 6.7
$1,732
The best from Lenovo in memory and storage
Lenovo ThinkPad E16 16″ Ryzen 7 7735U
Memory and storage 9.3 score 7.0
$2,000
Screen
HP wins
Ports and how current it is
HP winsThe 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
The best from Lenovo in ports and how current it is
Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ Intel N100Ports and how current it is 5.0 score 4.3
$355
HP and Lenovo side by side
| Item | HP | Lenovo |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 25 | 18 |
| Average rating | 6.4 | 6.0 |
| Median price | $1,000 | $1,367 |
| Below the previous check today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | from $950 to $1,500 | up to $500 |
| Best model | HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U, $1,291 | Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ Intel N100, $355 |
| Cheapest | HP Chromebook 14″ Celeron, $320 | Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ Intel N100, $355 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | HP | Lenovo | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $500 | 7 | 5 | Lenovo |
| from $500 to $950 | 4 | 2 | too few models to compare |
| from $950 to $1,500 | 9 | 3 | HP |
| from $1,500 to $2,100 | 4 | 7 | HP |
| over $2,100 | 1 | 1 | Lenovo |
Who each one is for
Choose HP to pay less (median price of $1,000 against $1,367); have the highest average rating (6.4 against 6.0); have more options (25 against 18); buy from $950 to $1,500. Best model: HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U, at $1,291.
Choose Lenovo to buy up to $500. Best model: Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ Intel N100, at $355.
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Frequently asked questions
HP or Lenovo: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, HP has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.4 against 6.0 from Lenovo, with a median price of $1,000 against $1,367. Each one’s best models today: HP Omnibook 16″ Core Ultra 7 255U ($1,291) and Lenovo IdeaPad 14″ Intel N100 ($355).
Which is cheaper, HP or Lenovo?
By median price, HP: $1,000 against $1,367. Its cheapest model today is HP Chromebook 14″ Celeron, at $320.
Which has more models, HP or Lenovo?
HP has 25 models and Lenovo has 18 models in the 12 Nov 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 12 Nov 2026.