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Dell Business Laptops vs Lenovo Business Laptops comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 31, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Dell Business Laptops
Ranking in Business Laptops
1st
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
63
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Lenovo Business Laptops
Ranking in Business Laptops
3rd
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Business Laptops category, the mindshare of Dell Business Laptops is 15.7%, up from 15.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Lenovo Business Laptops is 12.1%, down from 17.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business Laptops Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Dell Business Laptops15.7%
Lenovo Business Laptops12.1%
Other72.2%
Business Laptops
 

Featured Reviews

Thanuj Igalawithana - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Technical Lead at AtLink Communications Inc.
Daily performance has boosted long coding sessions and reliable battery-supported work
Dell Business Laptops have excellent features that I appreciate from the two models I have used, both from the Inspiron line. One is the Inspiron 7573, which was a two-in-one foldable model. The other one is the Inspiron 15, the current one, the Inspiron 15 3530. I appreciate the first one because we can fold and use it as a tablet as well. Performance-wise, both have about 16GB RAM. Performance is the key thing for me because I am a software engineer, so the performance needs to be there. In addition to that, both Dell Business Laptops are touch-enabled. In that case, we are building some UWP applications as well, so that helps me to work on that. The AI-enhanced performance features in my Dell Business Laptops have influenced my productivity levels, particularly with the boot time. In the current one, it boots really fast. That is the main thing. If I sleep it, then it resumes working in very few seconds. That is one of the key things I appreciate about using my laptop. Also, with the enabled new Microsoft 365 Copilot, that helps me. The dependability of Dell Business Laptops, with daily use and daily wear and tear, shows they are durable. I am using it daily and it has enhanced the battery life as well. In old days, I think around two years of time, you have to replace the battery sometimes. But now, with the new versions, the feature has been enhanced as I remember. That automatically enabled when it is plugged in and is discharged automatically without charging the battery.
Nithin-Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Developer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Reliable laptop performance has supported intensive model training and daily multitasking
When it comes to Lenovo Business Laptops, the heating issue is one thing that I would find concerning. When I'm in air conditioning, the air is really good and pretty chilly, but when I try to run the server or models, it takes up heat and cold gets balanced out. But when I'm at home and do not get access to proper air conditioning, the heating issue is a very important one because it heats up very fast. If we do not have a proper cooling system for it, I believe it might melt down. I fear that, but I have never faced that issue until now. The heating issue is one of the major factors that affects a product Lenovo Business Laptops. When I do not have access to my table and chair, I try to keep my laptop on my legs and the heating issue might affect my leg functionality. You would not want a hot substance to be on your legs. The heating issue is the only thing that kept it from becoming a 10.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Technical support is pretty good, and one of the main reasons we use Dell and left HP."
"Again, the back-end support was a really huge reason why we stuck with Dell, as it was straightforward to get something fixed back when hardware wasn't as reliable as it is."
"They have good response time, perform the job well, and solve problems."
"Currently, I observe that most companies are using Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops, which I find excellent, very handy, and lightweight."
"The mobility aspect is crucial for my role, as I need to work from various locations including our head office, home, and colo data centers remotely."
"From a price perspective for business functions, it's really functional."
"I have seen a return on my investment from Dell Enterprise Laptops; we have laptops that are now 10 years old and still working."
"I would assess the stability and reliability of Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops as excellent, as I have not personally experienced any crashes or performance issues and, in general, if there is an issue, we have a warranty with the laptops allowing us to get onto Dell support and have it fixed, often within a day thanks to our next business day warranty."
"If I work 10 hours a day, running servers with Lenovo Business Laptops takes around 25 to 30 minutes, and as it does not lag while running the server, we save around one to two hours a day, easily."
 

Cons

"In terms of improvements for this model of laptop, the previous Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops I had had a battery that was not great at all, however, the latest version we've got has a battery that is actually quite good."
"I think that with the new laptops, they're too heavy, way too heavy, and that's causing issues from my side."
"They can be improved by having fewer problems and requiring less support, as it would save money for external support."
"One thing is that sometimes if I charge and use my Dell Business Laptop continuously for three to four hours, it will heat up."
"I evaluate Dell Enterprise Laptops customer service and technical support, and tech support is a whole other issue."
"Battery life is an area that could always be improved, particularly for laptops."
"Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops can be improved with hardware recycling."
"Pricing should be more competitive as compared to other vendors available in the market."
"When it comes to Lenovo Business Laptops, the heating issue is one thing that I would find concerning."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I bought a refurbished one from the Dell website in the States, and it was a good price at about $1,000."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Marketing Services Firm
9%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise35
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was positive. There was no setup cost. Pricing was as expected, always more than you want to pay. There is no licensing associated with it.
What needs improvement with Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops?
The only issue I have is with batteries, but that is not Dell only. Computer batteries are not good. They are good in the beginning, but the lifespan declines too fast. When looking at more specifi...
What advice do you have for others considering Dell Enterprise Desktops and Laptops?
Dell Business Laptops allow for easy management by IT staff with no issues. When everything in the Premier login is set up, then the ease of procurement in comparison with other brands is really ea...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Lenovo Business Laptops?
Regarding Lenovo Business Laptops, pricing is slightly on the pricier side. I believe similar models with the same functionality in the market, other competitors for Lenovo Business Laptops provide...
What needs improvement with Lenovo Business Laptops?
When it comes to Lenovo Business Laptops, the heating issue is one thing that I would find concerning. When I'm in air conditioning, the air is really good and pretty chilly, but when I try to run ...
What is your primary use case for Lenovo Business Laptops?
I started using Lenovo Business Laptops right from my college first year, and when I started, I chose this laptop for its good RAM and SSD, and it handles multitasking pretty well. I handle a littl...
 

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Sample Customers

Sony Innovation Studios
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