The most popular brands of laptops. How to choose a laptop - expert advice

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It’s hard for me to judge others, but I remember the breakdown of my first laptop for a long time, and the subsequent hassle with repairs (oh, and that was more than 15 years ago, then laptops weren’t in such demand, and there was only one certified repair service for the whole city...).

Since then, a lot has happened, but now subconsciously, when buying a laptop (and any other equipment), you look for and want to choose one of the most reliable models on the market, so as not to waste time, nerves and money in subsequent repair problems.

In this article I will try to indicate what you need to pay attention to in order to choose a laptop that should not cause many problems during subsequent use. I hope the information will be useful to most when purchasing and choosing a device...

Laptop reliability criteria

I think this question is one of the most pressing. Now there are dozens of manufacturers, all of them have their own pros/cons, different lines of device models, different price categories. Let me immediately note that in principle there is nothing that does not break! A laptop of any brand and model range can break down. However, there are statistics!

For example, SquareTrade conducted a statistical study on 30,000 laptops different brands(it is worth noting that the service life was limited to 3 years).

So, the statistics results are as follows (see screenshot with the rating below):

the most reliable manufacturers: Asus, Sony, Toshiba;
the most unreliable: HP, Acer.

In principle, I do not always trust various foreign statistics, but oddly enough, it coincides with my personal opinion, as well as the opinion of my friends and colleagues who repair similar equipment (and I think that in general it is objective!).

By the way, I spoke about this in this article:

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HP - there are many tempting models. As a rule, they are one of the first to have laptops with a new generation of processors at affordable prices. Big choice various options layout. However! I don’t know why, but 4-5 out of 10 laptops that are sent for repair are devices from this manufacturer (the Pavilion and Envy series stand out especially). Very unreliable, and I would recommend just avoiding laptops from this manufacturer (at least in the near future ☺);

Acer - this manufacturer also has a very wide selection of inexpensive and mid-price devices. However, I will immediately note that Acer often has problems with cooling (especially on laptops with AMD processors). As a result, overheating is often observed, bridges burn out, capacitors swell, and the Acer line Packard Bell- does not come out of the belt at all. workshop (Aspire is better, but not by much. Besides, they are not easy to maintain).

However, I would like to add in HP's defense. That recently they have a couple of lines that make you pay attention. It's about about Specter and ProBook (starting from 5 series). Laptops, although not without flaws, have become much more reliable than the Pavilion or Envy series. And the ProBook has very convenient caps for quickly installing RAM, hard drive, SSD M.2 (coupled with high performance).

2) Processor (AMD or Intel)

I would not like to touch this eternal dispute, but I have to. Now I do not take into account performance, price and other characteristics - I compare only reliability.

In my opinion, it is best to choose something from the processor range Intel Core i3, i5, i7 (from 7th generation (for example i5-7200U is 7th generation)).

Update from January 3, 2019. Today laptops with AMD processors Ryzen 5 2500U, AMD Ryzen 7 2700U. Judging by the tests, they show quite good performance. However, it is too early to sing praises (there are the same problems with temperature and noise) ...

Why them:

firstly, Intel processors do not heat up as much as AMD (and every third laptop failure is associated with overheating. In a compact case, even an extra 5-10 degrees is significant!);
secondly, because AMD temperature on average higher - then to cool them you need a more powerful cooler (which means your laptop will make more noise). In addition, in hot summer weather, the built-in cooler often becomes insufficient and the device overheats;
thirdly, according to statistics, laptops with Intel processors are more reliable and last longer;
fourthly, Intel processors are more energy efficient* (AMD Ryzen 5 2500U is not taken into account, AMD Ryzen 7 2700U is not taken into account yet) , which means your laptop will work longer on battery power (including generating less heat);
fifthly, now most laptops on sale come with an Intel processor (that is, there is plenty to choose from).

3) Lack of discrete video card

On the one hand, it’s good when the laptop has discrete video card- you can play various games, it is more productive. But on the other hand, its presence reduces reliability.

The fact is that every third overheating of a laptop is associated with the video chip. It’s not uncommon when banal dust that has settled on a radiator over six months and ventilation holes, is the reason why the temperature jumps by ten degrees and the video card becomes unusable (most often happens in hot summer weather).

Therefore, if you look at the criterion of reliability, then choose a laptop with an integrated (built-in) video card (without a discrete video adapter).

For example, now almost every third laptop is coming with integrated Intel HD graphics card. Many people think that it is not suitable for gaming at all, but this is not true. Its capabilities are enough for many even modern games, unless, of course, you are willing to play on low settings. See an overview of the built-in features Intel video cards HD-

4) Housing

The most popular materials for a laptop case are plastic and metal (most often aluminum alloy). From a reliability point of view, of course, I would recommend choosing aluminum. Why?

firstly, it is more durable: it does not crunch, does not bend, it is more difficult to scratch it, it does not crack, it cannot be pierced, etc.;
secondly, it promotes better heat transfer (i.e., the likelihood of overheating is lower);
thirdly, when heated strongly, it does not smell, which is often the case with plastic (for example, in hot summer weather).

I should immediately note that the laptop with aluminum body costs more than with plastic (sometimes by an order of magnitude).

5) Warranty period

Few laptop buyers pay attention to the warranty period. Most often, it is equal to 1 year.

However, approximately 10-15% of laptops on the market are sold with a 2-year warranty, and 2-3% with a 3-year warranty! Moreover, this is not some kind of extended store warranty purchased for a fee.

Here I will say this: as a rule, a longer warranty period is given for higher quality equipment. And if a manufacturer gives a 2-year warranty for some of its line of laptops, most likely it will work for this period without problems (otherwise, it’s simply not profitable)!

The warranty period helps indirectly determine a better quality product, and make a choice even for those users who are poorly versed in all these pieces of hardware. If something happens to the laptop after purchase, then you are provided with free repairs for 2-3 years.

6) Results. What models to pay attention to in 2019

For budget and inexpensive laptops, I would recommend ASUS X55A, Lenovo B50 70;
More expensive, mid-price range - ASUS ZenBook UX310, ASUS ZenBook UX410, HP ProBook (starting from the 5th series!);
I would also pay attention to the series: Dell Latitude (5470 series), HP Specter (x360), Lenova Yoga and Lenovo ThinkPad (not to be confused with the IdeaPad line, where even adding RAM is a problem, because there are often no slots!).
Interesting line-up from Acer - Swift 3, but in my humble opinion, this brand still has a problem with cooling, and often the CPU simply resets the frequencies (due to overheating), not providing the values claimed by the manufacturer.

laptop based on Intel i3, i5, i7 processor. Preferably at least 7th generation (for example, Intel Core i5- 7 200U is the seventh generation, see the first number), but it’s better to “look” at the 8th Whiskey Lake 😉;
only integrated Intel HD video card;
pay attention to the manufacturer and, most importantly, the model range (since there are extremely successful, and there are extremely unsuccessful laptop models, even from the same manufacturer!);
disk: PCI-e is desirable (this is not only higher speed, but also greater protection from vibrations and shocks, since SSDs are more resistant to them);
Having at least 6 GB of RAM.

Before you purchase a laptop, you need to be prepared for the fact that when you come to an electronics store or visit the corresponding Internet resource, you will have to deal with a huge assortment of these products. Moreover, there are also quite a few companies producing mobile computers. And although everyone most likely has their own opinion about which manufacturer they should choose laptops from, the rating still won’t be superfluous.

One of the most popular companies producing laptops is Asus - a Taiwanese manufacturer and guardian of the corresponding market. The products are distinguished by high-quality assembly, reliable after-sales service and include models belonging to different price categories. The company was one of the first to market a convertible laptop that combines a laptop and a tablet. By the way, Taiwanese specialists have created a series of gaming devices called the Republic of Gamers, which can compete with the Alienware series from the Texas company Dell. And here is one of them.

Asus G551JM

This model represents the best laptops for gaming, so it cannot be called budget (costs about 70,000 rubles). But despite this, the laptop is very popular among users. Firstly, it is equipped with an excellent IPS display with Full HD resolution with rich colors and large viewing angles. Secondly, it works very quickly: any task is completed at lightning speed, and the system boots up within 10 seconds.

Thirdly, this and in this regard he fully justifies this statement. It will launch easily latest games, since a 4-core Intel Core i7, 8 GB DDR3 and GeForce video card 860M 2 GB.

Hewlett Packard

Next, we are transported to the USA, the state of California, the city of Palo Alto. Here is another one famous company, which produces laptops. Rating without Hewlett Packard would be incomplete, because it has been on the market for a very long time and is recognized as one of best brands. Hence the second place. The devices are distinguished by excellent design and robust housing. True, Hewlett Packard produces few good budget models.

The manufacturer divides all its products into several series, starting with those that include simple devices, and ending with elite models with powerful hardware, unique design and the ability to work in 3D programs. As an example, let's look at one of the company's latest models - an elegant, gaming laptop HP Omen.

HP Omen

If you are wondering how much an HP Omen laptop costs, then the price ranges from 90,000 rubles. It has a number of advantages. Among the main advantages are appearance and dimensions. It looks solid, and it only weighs about 2 kg. The aluminum plate on the lid has a texture in the form of small triangles, as well as an inscription reminiscent of the manufacturer.

The laptop has a 15.6-inch touchscreen made using IPS technology and has excellent sensitivity. Good quality is also noted sound system Bang and Oluffsen, which provides good sound. The keyboard has customizable backlighting. And inside there is an Intel Core i7 4720 with graphics core, 16 GB of RAM and a GeForce 960M video card.

Apple

The next popular brand is Apple. main feature all its devices are a different operating system. Mobile computers run on Mac OS, are usually well optimized and have an attractive design. Many people believe that Apple makes the best laptops. All the company's models are in a high price category. So, for example, one of latest devices MacBook 12, which does not even have Air and Pro consoles, costs about 90,000 rubles.

Apple MacBook 12

As for the characteristics, the new product is equipped with a 12-inch Retina display with a high resolution of 2304 × 1440 pixels. And the work is carried out by M and 8 GB of RAM. This model is so compact that the company had to develop a keyboard specifically for it. Moreover, it is made completely for the keys new mechanism, thanks to which the press is guaranteed regardless of which part of the button the finger touches.

The autonomy of the MacBook 12 also deserves attention. The battery takes up at least half of the internal space of the device. Of course, records battery life I couldn’t beat the laptop, but it can withstand 7-8 hours under average load.

Lenovo

Now about the Chinese company Lenovo, which is also a popular brand that produces both expensive and inexpensive laptops. The range includes various models: powerful and functional from the ThinkPad and IdeaPad series; devices with average characteristics, as well as compact netbooks. Therefore, Lenovo is able to please both gamers and those who need a laptop for work. In general, it offers devices for every taste and every budget.

Lenovo IdeaPad B5030

This laptop belongs to the budget models. It is made entirely of matte plastic, which in itself is not bad, because fingerprints are practically invisible on it. There are also no complaints about the assembly: the housing design is reliable and durable.

Before moving on to the specifications, let's find out how much the laptop costs. Its price is about 20-25 thousand rubles, so there is nothing for too demanding games on its hard drive. The local video card is simply not designed for such loads. It copes well with office applications, playing multimedia files, surfing the Internet is a pleasure. And this is easily explained by the fact that the B5030 is powered by a Celeron N2830 processor and 4 GB of RAM. Although there are modifications with more powerful processors.

Toshiba

The Japanese company Toshiba has long been familiar with electronics. Its specialists always try to introduce some new technologies into their devices, while maintaining high quality. As a rule, each Toshiba laptop belongs to a certain series, and the Satellite is considered the most popular. The models included in it have all the necessary capabilities for working at home or in the office. And some of them are so productive that they often end up on the tables of computer game lovers.

Toshiba often produces inexpensive laptops. But this time we will consider a computer from the Portege family, which cannot be called budget. And although this device is not the most powerful, its advantages are portability and impeccable style.

Toshiba Portege Z20T

What is the appeal of this laptop? Its first feature is the hybrid nature of the device, i.e. in an instant it can turn into an elegant tablet. The second feature is the crisp Full IPS display with maximum brightness 300 cd/m2, which is very good for a 12-inch screen.

And the third feature is the autonomy of the device. The fact is that the manufacturer positioned its device as long-lasting, attributing to it at least 16 hours of operation. And he lied just a little. In practice, the laptop lasted 10-12 hours while surfing the Internet, and even less in tablet mode. But this result is not bad either.

Unfortunately, all these features simply pale in comparison to the outrageously high price (about $1,300). That's why Toshiba laptop Not everyone can afford the Portege Z20T. Although it may be worth the money.

Sony

Despite the fact that the Japanese company Sony no longer produces laptops, it will still continue the rating. True, not the corporation itself, but its division - Vaio, which it recently sold. It is now engaged in the production of laptop computers. It just can’t boast of a large assortment yet, but based on the devices that are on the market, we can say that they are distinguished quality materials housings, versatility and optimization. And all the components developed for them work without problems. At the same time, buy a Vaio device, just like Sony laptop, not everyone can. Take, for example, the latest model released under an independent brand.

Vaio Z

This hybrid laptop with a diagonal of only 13 inches and high resolution(2560x1440). The device itself is equipped with a special rotating Multi Flip design, which allows you to open it 180 degrees. The case materials are carbon fiber and aluminum, so the weight and thickness of the laptop are minimal (1.3 kg and 16 mm). A little unusual device, but that explains the "Z" in the name. According to rumors, it means “zero” and explains the company’s desire to start over.

The transformer is available in two modifications, which differ in processors (Intel Core and the amount of RAM (8 and 16 GB). The device also supports the use of an electronic pen, and its battery life is 12 hours. But for this you will have to pay from 70 to 100 thousand. rubles

Samsung

It's time to finish listing the most popular laptop companies. The rating, of course, can be continued further, but for now seven manufacturers will be enough. The latest of them is the South Korean company Samsung. Of course, its activities also affect other types of industry, for example, chemical and heavy industries, but electronics account for more than 70% of the concern's sales. This division is engaged in the production of televisions, household appliances, hard drives, LCD displays, RAM, smartphones, etc. As for the company’s laptops, the first thing to note is the lightness and reliability of the devices.

Samsung NP300E5C

In general, it is difficult to find an inexpensive Samsung laptop with decent characteristics. But this model refutes this fact, given its popularity among users and the price they ask for it (about 25,000 rubles). And the manufacturers themselves hint at increased autonomy of the device.

The laptop demonstrates good performance for its price. Of course, it is rather weak for demanding games, but for working with documents, launching multimedia content and performing daily tasks its capabilities are enough.

To make it clear, there are enough resources installed there to run games from two years ago on low settings. But only 4 GB of RAM, which, however, can be increased to 8 GB if desired.

If you are choosing a laptop for yourself, you could not help but notice that the models are identical from a technical point of view different manufacturers differ significantly in price. Does it make sense to pay more for a brand? In some cases it really is worth it. Because unlike desktop computer, in a compact, a lot depends on the quality of the build and materials. This means that when going to the store, you need to find out in advance which laptop manufacturers are the best.

CPU. This is the heart and brain of any computer, including a portable one. Modern laptops are equipped with Intel and AMD processors. Intel leads in the expensive segment, their models are more powerful and productive. And in the budget segment, AMD chips are more often used. All processors are rated by frequency and number of cores. These parameters determine performance.
RAM. For the selected laptop, you need to not only look at the volume installed memory, but also for the maximum possible volume and number of slots.
Graphics card. There is a card integrated into the processor that consumes part of its power and RAM. A discrete video card has its own processor and RAM; it can also be replaced with a more powerful one.
HDD. The price is determined by capacity. It's not like that important parameter, unless you work with large amounts of data.
Other characteristics. This is availability disk drive, wireless communication, card reader, web camera, various connectors.
Display. They differ in diagonal size and resolution. There are also matte or glossy finish options.
Battery. They differ in capacity, which determines the battery life.
Frame. The best is a metal alloy body that cools well. Overheating is one of the main problems of laptops. Therefore, the housing must provide sufficient ventilation.
Software. The laptop may already have an operating system preinstalled. But if you take a laptop without software, it will cost several thousand less.

The rating of manufacturers of the most reliable models according to the Mark.guru portal will help you choose the best laptop without extra overpayments for the brand.

1 Apple

The American company is a leader in the Top of the best laptop manufacturers. Apple is distinguished by unsurpassed quality of parts and workmanship in general. Owning equipment of this brand is one of the indicators of status. Therefore, laptops are aimed at home and business use. The models use the latest technologies and own developments companies. They become leaders in most ratings in terms of reliability and quality.

Apple laptops are a one-piece product and do not require any upgrade. Light aluminum alloy is used as the body material. Of particular note is the battery. Some models use a special composition with a polymer electrolyte, which provides about 12 hours of battery life. Branded Retina display characterized high resolution and pixel density. The screen is bright, with the highest color rendering among competitors.

Latest model touchpad MacBook Pro made of real glass and automatically displays control tools, depending on the task currently being performed.

The entire line of MacBooks uses Intel processors. The most powerful of them is the MacBook Pro, which has the latest Core i7 with a frequency of 3.5 GHz and turbo acceleration up to 4 GHz. A powerful discrete video card and integrated GPU. The modern type of RAM GDDR5 is used. Most models do not have a traditional hard drive, but use a 512 GB SSD drive with high speed reading and writing.

Apple also has less powerful MacBook versions. But absolutely all models are distinguished by high reliability and stable operation. Laptops do not slow down, do not overheat, operate silently, all buttons and controls are ergonomically located, and the operating interface is intuitive. Apple installs its own operating system, macOS, on all computers. But it is currently compatible with various devices, with all applications, games and documents.

Advantages:

modern and highest quality materials;
perfect assembly;
high technical characteristics;
long battery life;
the most modern technologies.

Flaws:

high price.

Price range: from 55 to 220 thousand rubles.

Prices Apple MacBook Pro 13 Retina display Mid 2018:

2

In second place is Alienware, a subsidiary of the American company Dell.

Engaged in the production of powerful gaming laptops. The products feature incredible technical characteristics and are aimed at professional gamers.

Many people believe that laptops are not designed for gaming use, because they are not able to technically compete with desktop PCs. Alienware models completely refute this. They were the first in the world to create a gaming laptop and are still leaders in this segment. Alienware laptops are as reliable as, and often superior to, their competitors.

The Alienware line includes three models with display sizes of 13, 15 and 17 inches. The 17-inch version has the most powerful technical characteristics. It has latest processor Core i7 and graphics card NVIDIA with 8 GB GDDR 5 RAM. There are also two terrabyte disks, one of which is SSD. RAM 32 GB. But it is quite difficult to buy such a model in Russia, and its price in the USA is more than 3,500 thousand dollars. So this technology is still not very accessible to the average Russian gamer.

Advantages:

enormous power and performance;
high definition;
stylish design;
ergonomics.

Flaws:

high price;
small assortment for Russian market.

Price range from 80 to 210 thousand rubles.

Prices Alienware 17 R4 laptop:

3 ASUS

The Taiwanese company Asus produces laptops in different price segments and is one of the Top 3 best companies in the world.

Presented and very budget options for office use, and powerful gaming models.

The best Asus laptops use the most advanced technologies and strive to occupy a leading position in all market niches. Moreover, if you compare the price and power of the products, you will find a very good ratio. The model line contains several groups of laptops:

The ASUSPRO series has the best set qualities for business use. It is characterized by a durable case that is specially designed to withstand frequent opening and closing and carrying during business trips. Memory expansion up to 20 GB is supported. All ASUS products are equipped with Intel processors, in the ASUSPRO series starting from Core i3.
Of particular note is the ZenBook Pro series. These are powerful, elegant laptops in metal case with high technical characteristics. The display of the advanced model of the series has 4K resolution and a high pixel density of 282 ppi. It has high contrast and accurate color reproduction. At the heart of the work Core processor i7, powerful gaming video card and 16 GB of RAM.
The Transformer Book series features laptop computers, the display of which can be rotated 360 degrees. It can be used as a tablet, and for watching movies, place it on the table at a convenient angle. At the same time, it is equipped with the latest technical components and a high-definition display.

Advantages:

high reliability;
high-quality materials and assembly;
high-definition display with excellent color reproduction;
modern technologies;
a wide range of.

Flaws:

noise and overheating in some budget models.

Price range: from 15 to 100 thousand rubles.

Prices for ASUS X507UB:

4 Acer

The Chinese company Acer is one of the largest suppliers of laptops around the world and ranks fourth in the Top Manufacturers. At budget price shows good build quality and stands out among other manufacturers from China. The model range includes several series of computers for home and business use.

For gaming, the Aspire V Nitro series is suitable, which uses the latest generation of Intel processors, modern video card NVIDEA with 6 GB memory and 16 GB RAM. Technical specifications more than enough for the most modern games.
The SWITCH ALPHA series is good for both business and home use. This is a silent laptop that uses innovative liquid system cooling and does not have a built-in fan. The touch display has high image clarity, and the performance is sufficient for fast multitasking.

The range also includes transformable models that can be used both as a tablet and as a computer. They are lightweight while maintaining a full-size keyboard and convenient functionality.

Advantages:

affordable price;
a wide range of;
modern design;
compact size and light weight;

Flaws:

weak battery on mid-range models;
Unreliable assembly and housing.

Price range: from 12 to 115 thousand rubles.

Acer TravelMate P2 (P259-MG) prices:

5 DELL

Dell is an American company with a solid global history. Previously, it was the leader of all the world's Tops, but recently laptops of this brand have been losing their popularity, unable to withstand competition with Chinese technology. In the fight for the market, DELL is expanding its range of laptops, trying to include budget ones as well. price segment, offering the best solutions for affordable prices.

The Dell lineup is really very wide. There are both transforming models and laptops with touch input. The Latitude series is designed to be extremely rugged and reliable, while the Vostro models provide a versatile, cost-effective solution for office work.

In the most powerful line Inspiron 5 represents high-performance computers for gaming or professional use with complex applications.

They have a processor installed Intel latest generation, powerful graphics card and supports up to 32 GB of RAM.

Advantages:

high quality of materials and workmanship;
a wide range of;
use of the latest technologies in advanced models;
reliability and durability.

Flaws:

faded screen, distorted color reproduction in many models;
in some cases, poor housing design, overheating.

Price range: from 22 to 115 thousand rubles.

Prices for DELL INSPIRON 5570:

6 HP

The American company Hewlett-Packard is one of the largest manufacturers of office equipment, including many models of laptops. They are characterized by low cost and good performance. High-quality components are not always used in the assembly, but this applies to budget models and those manufactured for the Asian market.

HP's assortment includes more than 100 models. There are powerful specimens with touch screen, for example, ENVY 17. It has a powerful graphics card, 16 gigabytes of RAM and the latest Core i7 processor with a frequency of 2.7 GHz and the ability to increase up to 3.5 GHz. Budget HP Pavilion models have good battery and compact sizes.

The new OMEN models are designed specifically for gaming, and in addition to the latest technical components, they feature a very efficient cooling system.

Advantages:

good components;
wide selection of models;
reliability.

Flaws:

weak plastic body;
Heats up at medium and high loads.

Price range: from 15 to 180 thousand rubles.

Prices for HP 15-bs000:

7 Lenovo

This is one of the most successful Chinese manufacturing companies computer equipment, rapidly gaining popularity all over the world. Currently, the manufacturer is focused more on developing the tablet and smartphone segment, but also boasts a wide range in the laptop category.

It makes sense to choose the best laptop in the budget category among representatives of this brand.

The choice of models is so wide that it is very difficult to navigate through them. Both gaming and very budget options are presented here. It is worth saying that the price of top-end Lenovo laptops compares favorably with many competitors. At the same time, they are quite reliable in operation.

Of course, there are no such materials as those from the leaders of the rating. Both the components and the housing are made to reduce costs as much as possible. For example, the YOGA 370 ultrabook costs a little more than 100 thousand, but includes the latest technologies, including a Thunderbolt 3 connector. And the ThinkPad T570 can work without recharging for about 16 hours.

Advantages:

low price;
modern design;
use of the latest developments.

Flaws:

in many cases the keyboard is inconvenient;
cheap materials for budget models.

Price range: from 12 to 140 thousand rubles.

Prices Lenovo IdeaPad 320 15 Intel:

8MSI

The Taiwanese company MSI produces powerful and quite expensive laptops that are suitable for gaming and professional use. In addition to the latest components, it is worth noting the stylish design and ergonomic design. Special attention paid to the cooling system and reducing operating noise.

In the development of models, the emphasis is placed specifically on gamers. Therefore, the sound and screen must meet the requirements of realistic immersion game process, and the technical component has the resources to support demanding modern games.

Technically, the top models are not inferior to competitors from Apple, but their design is unusual and aggressive. The body is made of aluminum and the controls are strategically positioned for optimal gaming control.

Advantages:

high-quality materials and assembly;
high power and performance;
configurations for gamers;
Particular attention is paid to improving management.

Flaws:

high price.

Price range: from 45 to 150 thousand rubles.

MSI GL62M 7RDX prices:

9 Microsoft

Microsoft completes the ranking of the best laptop brands. Despite the good quality and high reliability, they are still not very popular on the Russian market. The top model is the Surface Book i7 ultrabook. He works for Intel processor latest generation and has high power and productivity.

Of particular note is the battery, which allows you to work autonomously for up to 16 hours.

Touch input and a rotating screen allow you to use it as a tablet. To improve the cooling system, a second cooler is installed.

Advantages:

quality materials;
power;
modern technologies;
ergonomics.

Flaws:

high price;
powerful models are noisy and overheat.

Price range: from 70,000 rub.

Microsoft Surface Laptop prices:

Conclusion

These are best manufacturers laptops for 2018 according to the Mark.Guru portal. When choosing a laptop, you must first of all be guided by the purpose of use. If you need a fashion item that is also capable of meeting the highest technical requirements, then buy one of the MacBooks from Apple. When you need a gaming laptop, it is better to choose companies that specialize in this narrow segment, for example, Alienware or MSI. In the budget category, Lenovo and Acer have ideal solutions. In the segment of ultra-thin and light models, the market is rapidly gaining ground, and companies such as Asus, Dell or HP will offer best options intermediate level and above.

If you are reading these lines, it means you are looking closely and thinking about buying a laptop. Choosing a laptop is an important decision - and this matter must be approached seriously, carefully and thoughtfully, since laptops are very expensive, despite their constant reduction in price.
Below you can find out approximate ratings of laptops and the independent opinion of service center specialists, because the main thing in a laptop is its reliability and no one can advise you on this matter better than service center engineers.

Competition in the market mobile devices simply colossal: new technologies are constantly being introduced and new models are being released. This is done for only one reason - it is impossible to advertise the same devices long time with one approach to advertising, since you pay attention to new things, this is the goal of marketers. The only exception here is Apple laptops. Their laptops do not need advertising and they rarely present new devices. This only says one thing - Apple laptops are equipped only with the latest components. After all, as a rule, new technologies are not introduced within six months. Apple books are the most expensive on the laptop market, which is also their significant disadvantage, due to the fact that they are not available to every Russian buyer.

The most popular laptops in Russia

There are laptops from companies - Asus, Acer, Toshiba, HP, Samsung and close the chain of Dell and Sony Vaio.

The first 5 manufacturing companies are focused on the entire market segment, from the most inexpensive to downright expensive devices, while these companies regularly introduce new models, supporting enviable advertising on television.
The last two manufacturers make quite expensive laptops, “keeping the brand”, but their cost is justified - the reliability of these laptops is excellent. And various kinds of “chips” used by Sony inc. sometimes they surprise even sophisticated buyers.

Now let's talk about reliability and wear resistance.

Let's look at the open data provided by store chains.

Below is the diagram American network stores, it shows statistics on laptop repairs in service centers.

As can be seen from the diagram, HP and Gateway are recognized as the most unreliable laptops.

Let's start in order. A view from the side of a SC engineer.

HP laptops we all know that they are popular in our country, especially in Kazan. They are mainly bought by people who focus more on design than on price and performance, since laptops are not the most “budget” ones. Indeed, the chart shows that HP laptops are the least reliable.

There are two points here:
One of the most popular in the US states, which means there are a lot of them.

HP manufacturers provide only one year of factory warranty on their products - one gets the feeling that the manufacturers themselves do not trust themselves by giving such a small guarantee.
HP laptops are brought to our service very often. Typical problems These laptops, like others, have a problem with chips, often NVidia, and constant overheating, since their cooling system is extremely poorly thought out and there is no reserve for heat removal in the mode of contamination of the laptop cooling system.

Video cards and why they break

The problem associated with chips and their failure is in no way related to laptop manufacturers, the problem is in the architecture and properties of the chips themselves. According to the most plausible version, video chips and north bridges break down due to constant, cyclical temperature load. In other words, the temperature of a switched-off laptop is equal to room temperature (20 - 25C), and in load mode up to 100C - you will agree that there is a rather large temperature difference.

Gateway laptops, laptops are unpopular here in Russia, they are not on sale anywhere, and accordingly they do not come to the service, with the exception of those brought from the US states. We will not dwell in detail on the discussion of these laptops, since it is not possible to track the frequency of calls from the owners of these devices to the service center; more precisely, there is a possibility, but the number of laptops themselves in use by Russians is so small that all conclusions drawn on the basis of calls to the service center will not fully reflect the picture of as Gateway laptops.

Acer laptops, the most popular laptops in Russia. They come to service centers often, even more often than HP, but only because their sales ratio in Russia is much higher than that of HP. Common problems those that appear on these laptops are still the same “chips”, but here the problem is not in the laptops themselves, but in the brands and models of the chipset. The advantages of Acer laptops include the fact that you can choose a laptop to suit any requirements, at very affordable prices.

Lenovo laptops, very reliable laptops, made to last, they come for service extremely rarely, mostly with mechanical damage.
There is one more point: Lenovo laptops are not very popular in our country, which may also be why their number in service centers is not so large.

Dell laptops, they come for repairs extremely rarely, just like Lenovo, this is due to their high-quality assembly and low popularity on the market in Russia. One of the advantages is their simplicity and conciseness. Nothing extra - a laptop for work.

Apple laptops, because the Apple products, due to its high cost, is not as popular a model as other more affordable laptops, we can conclude that there are not so many happy owners of these devices in Russia, which leads to fewer calls to the service center, compared with popular models. A huge advantage of Apple laptops is that manufacturers provide YOU with a ready-made solution, i.e. MacBooks are equipped with a huge number free programs, not to mention any operating system from Apple. Unfortunately there is also minus programs and the games that customers are accustomed to using Microsoft products cannot be installed on a Macbook without, of course, reinstalling the OS.

Sony Vaio laptops, the most reliable laptops. They come to the service extremely rarely, just like Dell. They stand out among laptops for their design solutions and numerous features. Sony Vaio is an ideal option between Apple and Dell.

Toshiba laptops, you can’t argue with this, these are truly reliable laptops. Excellent assembly and layout of internal devices. Only Acer and Asus are second in popularity in Russia, since their model range is not so diverse and their pricing policy is slightly more expensive than that of Acer and Asus. As a rule, there is nothing superfluous in these laptops, only the most necessary things.

Asus laptops,one of the most popular laptops, but lately both the build quality and the materials used have been poor. Even very new models are brought in for repairs, which in fact should work and work.

In conclusion, we can say that absolutely all laptops break, only those that do not initially work do not break.
When choosing a laptop, you should also look at the laptop display, because this is one of the important components in a laptop.

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The logo on the laptop body is not only an aesthetic element, but also a solid sign of quality. Many technology users choose laptop computers based on the prestige and reliability of the brand. Confidence in the manufacturer may be high - but every year large equipment suppliers reduce the cost of products for the sake of low prices.

When buying a laptop, it is important to choose the right manufacturer.

Just a few years ago, the quality of mobile equipment from well-known brands was consistently high - while the pricing policy remained stable for many years. In 2016, the dominance of inexpensive models is especially noticeable. Leading companies do not want to lose demand, despite financial and political turmoil.

What brand of laptop have you used in the past? If you are once satisfied with a brand, there is no need to remain loyal in the future. Before choosing a laptop manufacturer, pay attention to:

On the build quality. How are the body elements fitted, what material does it consist of? Are the display hinges loose? Does the cover protect the display well? Does the keyboard sit tightly or flex when pressed?
Matrix quality. What type of matrix is used? Is its resolution sufficient for you? Do its characteristics correspond to the cost of the PC? Are there any dead pixels?
For configuration. Does the “stuffing” of the computer correspond to its cost? (If not, what justifies the high cost?) Is there a minimum set of ports and connectors you need? Is the configuration balanced?

If you are not satisfied with one of the parameters, perhaps the laptop has some special advantages? Pay attention to the pre-installed OS. Does it make sense to pay for it? Here the choice is yours.

Leading firms always rely on marketing to chase customers. Behind the advertising and discounts, it can be difficult to look at quality objectively. We offer an overview of the main brands of laptops on the market.

Lenovo

The product range of this manufacturer is huge - it has over 30 series, which fall into 4 different directions. Chinese manufacturer Electronics inherited the name from the legendary IBM. Has he inherited quality? There are many opinions on this topic. The company is not doing so well with its service yet. This is more than compensated for by very attractive prices for good configurations.

The choice of models presented by Lenovo on the market deserves respect. Everyone will be able to find a personal “ Best laptop 2016 and 2017” if you carefully study the model range. High quality sound- also a “+” in the collection of brand models. Interestingly, the company has announced that its ThinkPad series meets US defense standards for quality and reliability.

The company offers you to choose an interesting YOGA series for purchase. It presents a variety of models with common characteristics - these are transformers with touch screens. In any Lenovo line, you can choose configurations for different tastes, colors and pockets.

Apple

It is difficult to choose a more recognizable mobile brand - perhaps no company in world history has created so much hype around itself. The company owes its popularity not only to its first-class marketers, but also to the high quality of its products, as well as its carefully thought-out ecosystem.

The design of Apple technology reflects the manufacturer’s desire to bring it to perfection. In 2016, the company showed not only beautiful laptops, but also smartphones, smart watches and tablets. The company actively introduces its own standards to the market, dictating an almost monopoly policy.

The price for recognition and beauty is the considerable cost of the company’s equipment. The most inexpensive model laptop Air is offered at just over $1,000 for the current configuration. The company actively promotes the idea that repairing and upgrading used computers is wrong. Sometimes it comes to lawsuits against service centers and resale points.

The manufacturer has the following lines of computers:

Ultrabooks MacBook Air 12. Extremely thin and light “cars” for the active and stylish.
MacBook Air 13. A few years ago - the height of grace. Now we have moved to the relatively “budget” segment. They have good autonomy.
MacBook Pro. Solutions for lovers of beauty and ergonomics. Available in 15- and 13-inch screens. Powerful and compact devices.

Dell

A respected American company that has long made its name on equipment for corporate users. It honors the traditions of quality and has a fairly rich product range. In 2016 and 2017, it is better to pay attention to Dell laptops if you are buying a laptop for business purposes. But the company also has “trump cards” hidden for gamers and multimedia lovers.

Among Dell models, you can choose devices of any form factor and purpose - from simple laptops for web surfing to transformers and professional workstations. All configurations are well balanced. The company pays a lot of attention and appearance products. The design of middle-class models will appeal to lovers of rigor and simplicity. The brand's top-end laptops are well suited for fashion shows - just look at one “frameless” model.

Dell pays a lot of attention to customer service. It was easy to select parts for the brand’s laptops in 2016. The case is easily disassembled, and therefore laptops are well suited for modernization. The disadvantages of the product include the rather easily soiled plastic of many models. For Dell laptops, the price-quality principle applies like nowhere else.

Asus

Laptops of this brand were once the most popular among budget solutions. Now the palm has been lost - but Asus is still on top. An easy-to-learn model range allows you to choose solutions to suit every taste. The company has proven itself well in the gaming segment - models from the Republic of Gamers series de facto have almost no competitors in the CIS. These are powerful machines for discerning players.

Asus also has solutions for business people - in 2016 it is better to pay attention to the ZenBook series if you are a fan of portability and great style. According to the author, Zenbuki are one of the most worthy competitors for Apple technology. Productive ultrabooks with good battery life are the company’s “trump card”.

In the budget segment, things are not so good. In 2016, it is better to choose another brand if you have “any” amount to buy. The reliability of inexpensive Asus (up to 700-900 USD) is not very high. Here the company has the upper hand in quantity, flooding the market on a par with Lenovo.

Acer

In the recent past, the company produced masterpieces of reliability:

Durable housings made of expensive industrial plastic.
Excellent hinges and lid fastenings that did not break for a very long time.
Build quality is better than most.

In 2016, Acer will interest the buyer in good transformable laptops, which are presented in the budget and mid-price segment. What vendor has a lot of elegant models is Acer. It's best not to overlook the company if good-looking electronics design is important to you.

The company's models are offered at affordable prices - it's not without reason that you can often see students using the company's laptops. Touch displays help you “feel” the OS better - required attribute transformers.

Recently, the vendor released decent ultrabooks. The Swift series has moved from the mid to high price segment and is now competing with Asus and Apple in their field. Swift 7 is a unique laptop. You can choose it for its thickness - less than 1 cm.

Users often question the reliability of new Acer laptops. They are frequent guests at service centers and get there at the earliest various reasons. It's hard to pinpoint what exactly is unreliable - but budget segment We will not recommend brands for purchase.

Along with Dell, the company has earned a reputation as a reliable supplier of powerful equipment for large businesses. Servers and thin clients, laptops and monitors - HP produces solutions for many tasks. Are its laptops better than other brands?

The product range is wide and varied:

The company has recently been working in the direction of gaming laptops. "Omen" are distinguished by their non-standard design and relatively low cost.
Multimedia laptops. And what a choice of configurations...
Image technology with an emphasis on a thin body.
We recommend choosing this for those who like to work away from outlets.
Initially they were reliable office laptops, are now universal. Strict design, good materials housing (aluminum).
Expensive business segment. In 2016, it is better to look for used models of this particular series if you want excellent quality at a minimal cost.
Laptops for professionals. They are equipped with non-standard video cards and generally powerful hardware.

In the latest HP models, the features of a particular line are becoming increasingly difficult to discern. Transformers can be found in almost any series. HP equips its creations good keyboards, often backlit.

Like many other brands, the budget series here raises questions. You can find complaints online about the build quality and frequent service visits. Sometimes it is difficult to find drivers for HP laptops.

Other manufacturers

Do you think you have fully explored the laptop market by going through large store electronics? Take a better look! In 2016, you can find products from other manufacturers.

Conclusion

As you can see, the mobile PC market is difficult to study after one visit to an online store. What kind of purchase new technology is it relevant to you? Keep your eyes open so you don't miss an interesting model.

Do you know a lot about a manufacturer that is not listed in the article? Then welcome to the discussion!