The range of laptops is as varied as the brands available in the market. Each company launches its products, which they promote as the fastest, with better network connectivity and more longevity.
Although one goes in blind when making such a purchase, especially considering the inexperience of many users, the truth is that some laptop brands have an alarming history of terminal failures that should make one reconsider whether it might be better to opt for another alternative. Therefore, we advise you to keep in mind that these are the worst laptop brands on the market.
What considerations to have before buying a laptop?
Recognizing which laptop brands are recommended to buy or, on the contrary, to leave on the shelf, is not always easy. Paying attention to the comments and recommendations of acquaintances, family, or friends about X or Y brand of computers doesn't seem to be the most reliable method on which to base our purchase. So, first mistake to avoid.
Secondly, one must ensure to choose a brand that has good customer service, so that, in case of any problem, they address our claims without constantly passing our call from operator to operator without anyone doing anything about it.
Finally, for those who have a more pragmatic view and try to be as objective as possible by basing their decision on statistics about the error rates and reliability of laptops, it should be noted that, although these are usually reliable, they are not always accurate. Statistics are not absolute truths; they are indicators not exempt from error, so we might end up with a defective unit that we coincidentally take home, when we trusted we had found the best on the market.
Attending to our personal needs beyond features
As in everything, we are always trying to get what is best in everything, as if hoping to win a competition against others to see who gets the laptop, tablet, or mobile phone with the best quality-price ratio.
However, beyond this contest of egos, we have to stop to consider what we truly need, so that what we end up buying fits what we are looking for. In other words, if we need a laptop to write articles and use little more than Google Drive, we will aim for a simpler range of laptops with fewer features. If, on the contrary, we have to edit videos using complex editing programs, we will have to spend a little more money and go for something more complete.
Attending to our needs, plus the considerations mentioned in the other point, can increase the chances of making a good purchase.
The 5 worst laptop brands
When we buy a laptop, we always intend for it to last as long as possible and break down as little as possible.
However, if you want to avoid headaches, here are the 5 laptop brands you should avoid buying:
5. Acer
Although for many users they are synonymous with quality, for others, Acer laptops have long ceased to be what they once were, which has led to a loss of confidence in the company, negatively impacting its reputation.
Apparently, the brand has been accused of reducing production costs and using materials of lower quality than they used to, hence the number of complaints or repairs required by Acers has increased over time and their overall rating has declined.
4. MSI
Although they are highly recommended in the gaming world, thanks to their features and possibilities, it seems that MSI's technical support is one of the worst that brands could have, precisely one of the points we advise to scrutinize.
3. Razer
While recommended for gaming enthusiasts, it seems that Razers also suffer from insufficient technical support, compared to what they usually cost. A bronze that runs the risk of turning into silver.
2. Samsung
Although in mobile telephony they are direct competition with the apple brand, when it comes to laptops, it seems they still have a long way to go, as it is not precisely Samsung's strong point. We give them the silver in terms of worst laptop brands and hope they step up to improve.
1. Microsoft
And the gold for the worst brand in manufacturing laptops goes to Microsoft. When the brand's manufacturers had the opportunity to improve the flaws of their products, they barely released a model (the Microsoft Surface Book with Performance Base) whose only new feature was in the coupling, but nothing that enhanced its speed or reduced the number of malfunctions.
A word in favor of HP
Probably more than one person clicked on our article expecting to find in the list of laptop brands whose purchase is least recommended, the much-maligned HP. While it is true that they have earned the reputation of being one of the most defective laptop brands, it wouldn't hurt to take advantage of the opportunity to claim that, little by little, HP is polishing its defects.
A special mention goes to their customer service, as their warranty coverage is quite comprehensive and they do not have the reputation of leaving their customers hanging.
By the way, before anyone gets the brilliant idea that we are advertising the HP brand or that we are getting a commission for giving them a makeover, we will mention that these lines were written with an Asus. Regards.