Best laptop brands in India (2026): Which one should you buy?

Given that we expect our laptops to last several years, especially when buying a device for a student or for work, it’s just as important to pick the right brand as it is to pick the right model of laptop.

After-sales support and service are very important, after all, as it’s necessary to get the device up and running again quickly if and when something goes wrong. With that in mind, here are the best laptop brands, in no particular order, to go for in India in 2026.

Apple

Apple devices are seen as the go-to for creative professions, but to be fair, they’re great for just about any kind of work. MacBooks by themselves will last for many years and receive support for a really long time. They’re also very reliable and maintain performance levels for a long time. That said, repairs are expensive unless you have AppleCare+ (a 20-30k add-on depending on the model) and can take time. Take care of the devices and they’ll last forever, and hold their resale value for a really long time.

Dell

One of the most popular brands in the country, Dell laptops are everywhere and tend to be durable. Dell’s Alienware and XPS lines are some of the most well known in the PC space.

After sales support tends to be very good and usually includes at-home servicing for your convenience. Repairs can be expensive outside warranty, but the laptops are popular enough that most spares, especially batteries, are easy to come by.

Lenovo

Another popular brand, Lenovo built its reputation on the reliability and functionality of its devices. The ThinkPad is of course legendary and users of higher end devices tend to remain very loyal to the brand. Lenovo also offers at-home service and often services devices within one or two days in big cities. The brand offers great devices and excellent service.

HP

Very popular amongst enterprise and business customers, these devices will most commonly be found in offices and boardrooms. Their Victus and Omen gaming lines are also quite popular. HP’s service network is vast and cover both rural and urban areas. Onsite warranty as well as ‘Live Expert’ services are included.

ASUS

ASUS has a wide range of laptops in every category but is probably best known for its TUF Gaming line of budget gaming laptops, and ROG line of premium gaming laptops. There’s also the Zenbook, which is popular as an ultrabook. ASUS’s devices tend to be well made and come in interesting designs. They also have a great service network and are usually quite good with dealing with issues within the warranty window.

These brands all offer great products, boast of a wide service network, and, of course, offer great service. There will be outliers, but provided you get your laptop from a trusted retailer like Croma, you should expect good service and support for the lifetime of your product.

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One tip we can give is that you buy a product that’s popular in your workplace or school, as generally you can expect better local service for those devices.