Top 10 Most Reliable Computer Manufacturers

Choosing a computer is a pretty big deal. You're investing time and money, and trusting a brand to deliver the performance you need, whether it's for work, school, gaming, or just chilling out online. One of the most important factors? Reliability.

You want a machine that works when you need it to, without weird glitches or frustrating breakdowns. But with so many brands and models, where do you even start? That's where this list comes in. We're not just throwing random names at you, we want your input.

Have you had amazing experiences with a particular company's laptops or desktops? Or maybe you got burned in the past and want to make sure others know. This is your chance to share your knowledge and help others make informed choices.

The Top Ten

  1. Dell

    Dell Inc. is an American privately owned multinational computer technology company based in Round Rock, Texas. It develops, sells, repairs, and supports computers and related products and services. Dell is known for its direct-sales model and custom-built systems, and it remains one of the largest PC... read more

    It is very budget-friendly. I used the motherboards to build a few computers in the three cheapest cases of 2024. It worked out great, reusing the components, including old-generation processors.

    I have owned many computers, as has my family. By far, I feel my best experiences have been with Dell. I have had issues from time to time, but overall, I find them to be the most reliable, longest-lasting computers out there.

    The worst would be HP. How they make it even close to the top 10 is beyond me. And Apple - well, that's like buying a Honda for the price of a Mercedes. Who would be dumb enough to waste their money on such a computer? I don't know.

  2. Hewlett-Packard (HP)

    The Hewlett-Packard Company was an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It was founded in a garage in 1939 by Bill Hewlett and Dave Packard, and it became one of the most well-known tech companies in the world. In 2015, the company was split into... read more

    All the companies I've worked for have had Dell computers. These computers have been extremely susceptible to "bugs" of all kinds. They constantly experience errors, run slowly, freeze up, and glitch as if there's no tomorrow. The lag time between clicking on something or pressing a button and when the desktop actually decides to respond is horrendous.

    I've always had an HP device at home since 2000, and I've never had any problems with any of them. I've never encountered issues with "bugs" or "viruses," glitches, slow performance, or hesitations. I've never had any of the problems that I currently experience and have experienced while working on Dells.

    Dell might make a nice monitor, but I would never waste money on their computers. For me, it's HP all the way. No problems means no hassles, no headaches, and no downtime.

  3. Apple

    Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software, and online services, headquartered in Cupertino, California. Apple was the largest technology company by revenue in 2021, totaling $365.8 billion, and as of June 2022, it was the world's biggest... read more

    I'm using a Mac right now, and let me say I love it much more than Windows. The touchpad has a better texture and is easier to click than the touchpads on Windows computers, making it easy for me to move pictures around on slides and such.

    The layout of the home screen is clean, efficient, and easy to use. It's easy to browse downloads, settings, pictures, etc. The camera and mic quality are good. It connects to Bluetooth and cameras pretty quickly.

    The update system is quick and easy to use. You get a notification, and if you don't manually decide to update yourself, your Mac will try to do it automatically if you have that setting turned on. This is very convenient, as you don't have to spend time waiting for it to update. It doesn't randomly start installing updates like Windows, unless you have been neglecting to update for a certain period of time. The update time is only about 15 to 30 minutes. Yes, they are expensive, but it's definitely worth it.

  4. Alienware

    Alienware is an American computer hardware subsidiary of Dell Inc. Their products are designed for gaming and can be identified by their science-fiction-themed designs. Alienware was founded in 1996 and became a subsidiary of Dell in 2006.

  5. ASUS

    ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (stylized as ΛSUS) is a Taiwanese multinational computer hardware and electronics company headquartered in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. It is best known for its laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, and smartphones. Asus is also a key player in the gaming sector with... read more

    I have been using an ASUS A43E for the last four and a half years, with the very minor problem of needing to replace the keyboard only once.

    The only problem with an ASUS CG5275 was a dead hard drive after 3 years. After replacement with another hard drive, it works flawlessly, quietly, and quickly for another 3.5 years, making it 6.5 years by now.

    ASUS makes great desktops and laptops, but avoid their phones.

  6. Dynabook Inc.

    My current Toshiba was bought in 2013 and is still running like new. I also have one from 2002 that works fine and has only had to have the charging port replaced. It's a little slow compared to current standards, so I only use it for storage now.

    I did buy one in 2007 that started to have issues after a year and a half, but after working them out, I had that laptop for 6 years until the screen was smashed. Since I've never had one go paperweight on me, I only ever buy Toshiba.

    I have two Toshiba laptops that are used every day. One is going on 10 years old and still gets the job done. Neither has needed any repairs, and both are still fully functional. I've upgraded the OS, added memory, and installed larger hard drives, and they both seem like they're going to be around for a while.

  7. Lenovo

    Lenovo Group Ltd. is a Chinese multinational technology company with headquarters in Beijing, China, and Morrisville, North Carolina, United States. It designs, develops, manufactures, and sells personal computers, tablets, smartphones, workstations, servers, and storage devices. Lenovo acquired IBM's... read more

    Absolutely the best. As a physician, I was forced to replace all Dell desktops due to downtime. Since I have replaced them with Lenovo, I have not had one minute of downtime. Additionally, it is easy to upgrade them.

    Because Dell is based in Austin and they have done a great job at pushing their computers and marketing, now Texas is in a sorry state.

    Best computer ever. I got 7 years out of my laptop, and it still runs. While my friends only got 3 years, I've had an amazing experience. Lots of experts recommend a Lenovo ThinkPad because of their durability and speed. Some are even waterproof. I would recommend Lenovo to anyone I know.

  8. Samsung

    The Samsung Group (or simply Samsung, stylized as SAMSUNG) is a South Korean multinational manufacturing conglomerate headquartered in Samsung Town, Seoul, South Korea. It comprises numerous affiliated businesses, most of them united under the Samsung brand, and is the largest South Korean chaebol (business... read more

    My very first computer, which I bought for school about three years ago, was a Dell, and I've had nothing but problems with it. However, I recently purchased a Samsung Google Chromebook so I could do my homework without dealing with the hassle of my Dell. I absolutely love it!

    All my email accounts connect with Google, so when I write a paper and save it to my drive, I don't have to worry about bringing a thumb drive to print something off. I just log in to my account, and there it is. It's a great, lightweight computer, and I wish I would have gotten it sooner.

  9. Sony

    Sony Group Corporation, commonly known as Sony and stylized as SONY, is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation headquartered in Kōnan, Minato, Tokyo, Japan.

    As a major technology company, it operates as one of the world's largest manufacturers of consumer and professional electronic... read more

    My Vaio has been flawless for two years. The Dell laptop I had previously turned out to be junk and didn't last 18 months. Since I repair computers, I can say that a lot of people are unhappy with their Dell, and I no longer recommend anyone buy them.

    I used my Vaio for 10 years before I gave it away. Except for the battery, I never experienced any hardware problems. However, Windows XP used to act up a lot. On the contrary, its HP replacement was pronounced dead - useless with a fried motherboard - in just two years.

  10. Acer

    Acer Inc. is a Taiwanese multinational hardware and electronics corporation specializing in advanced electronics technology. It is headquartered in Xizhi, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Acer is known for its wide range of laptops, desktops, monitors, and gaming products under the Predator brand.

    Well, my aunt still owns an Acer laptop from the '90s. It's slow, but it still works. How many people can say that about an HP, Dell, or Apple? And if you were gullible enough, like I was, to jump on the Windows Vista bandwagon, you're already looking for your next $1,000 soon-to-be flop.

    This makes me want to just visit the library on my days off until they stop designing in expensive flaws, so we HAVE to buy the next "new" thing. I'm tired of paying for unreliability. Do I really need the next big flop for a grand a pop? No. It would be different if I knew the money I invested would really be an investment. I'm not convinced technology is all it's cracked up to be. Remember, it's not your fault. It's the computer's fault. Happy computer hunting.

    11. The Newcomers
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    Microsoft

    Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Redmond, Washington, that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and services. It was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975... read more

    Microsoft is by far the most trustworthy and is the best at being private.

    13. The Contenders

  13. Fujitsu

    Mine has lasted for almost five years since my university days. It's a good, old, and reliable computer. It's my first and only computer since my old desktop. Now I'm considering a change, not because the computer is non-functional, but because I want a change in brand and I've lost my reformatting disk.

    My laptop has run without problems and needed no repairs for almost four years. It has a highly reliable system. Windows never easily hangs, and there are no shutdown or reboot issues.

    The battery is already dead because of its age. I recommend cleaning the laptop's CPU fan every year to keep your laptop running smoothly.

  14. BenQ

  15. Medion

    I've had a Medion for almost 10 years and so far, no big problems at all. Of course, I now need more memory and better graphics, but the machine still goes.

  16. MSI (Micro-Star International)

    I bought an MSI laptop about six years ago and have never had a problem with it, even after all I've put it through. It's still as quick as when I first got it.

  17. Gigabyte Technology

    Quality motherboards. Great prices.

    I can't believe it's not on the list.

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