HP 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 6.5 against 5.9 from HP, with a median price of $810 against $644. Each one’s best models today: HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U ($634) and Dell 16 16″ Core 7 150U ($970).
See side by sideHP
2 categories won
6.3 median rating
26 models, from $299 to $1,650
Dell
2 categories won
5.9 median rating
15 models, from $580 to $2,185
Tied on categories won: 2 each.
Performance
Dell winsThe best from HP in performance
HP Omen 16″ Core Ultra 9 285H RTX 5070
Performance 9.5 score 8.6
$2,040
The best from Dell in performance
Dell Precision 7780 17.3″ Core i9-13950HX
Performance 10.0 score 7.6
$2,330
Memory and storage
Dell winsThe best from HP in memory and storage
HP ZBook Fury 16 G11 16″ Core i7-13850HX
Memory and storage 10.0 score 8.7
$3,360
The best from Dell in memory and storage
Dell Latitude 7430 14″ Core i7-1265U
Memory and storage 9.3 score 6.5
$580
Screen
HP wins
Ports and how current it is
HP winsThe best from HP in ports and how current it is
HP Omnibook 17.3″ Core Ultra 5 225U
Ports and how current it is 7.5 score 6.3
$849
The best from Dell in ports and how current it is
Dell XPS 14.5″ Core Ultra 7 255HPorts and how current it is 7.5 score 8.7
$2,185
HP and Dell side by side
| Item | HP | Dell |
|---|---|---|
| Models in today’s catalog | 26 | 15 |
| Average rating | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Median price | $644 | $810 |
| Below the normal price today | 0 | 0 |
| Where it stands out most | no standout range | from $500 to $700 |
| Best model | HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, $634 | Dell 16 16″ Core 7 150U, $970 |
| Cheapest | HP Chromebook 14″ Celeron, $221 | Dell Pro 15.6″ Core 3 100U, $559 |
In which price range each one wins
| Price range | HP | Dell | Who wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| up to $500 | 6 | 0 | only HP has a model |
| from $500 to $700 | 8 | 7 | Dell |
| from $700 to $1,000 | 8 | 5 | Dell |
| from $1,000 to $1,700 | 2 | 1 | Dell |
| over $1,700 | 2 | 2 | HP |
Who each one is for
Choose HP to pay less (median price of $644 against $810); have more options (26 against 15); look at up to $500, where only it has a model. Best model: HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U, at $634.
Choose Dell to have the highest average rating (6.5 against 5.9); buy from $500 to $700. Best model: Dell 16 16″ Core 7 150U, at $970.
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Frequently asked questions
HP or Dell: which laptop is better?
In November 2026, Dell has the edge in laptops: average rating 6.5 against 5.9 from HP, with a median price of $810 against $644. Each one’s best models today: HP 15 15.6″ Ryzen 7 7730U ($634) and Dell 16 16″ Core 7 150U ($970).
Which is cheaper, HP or Dell?
By median price, HP: $644 against $810. Its cheapest model today is HP Chromebook 14″ Celeron, at $221.
Which has more models, HP or Dell?
HP has 26 models and Dell has 15 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.