DoE Procurement Base Model Laptop Comparisons

Of the three laptops the Dell offers the better overall performance, with the HP and Acer following close behind. What the other two lack in processing power they make up in other areas however.

The Dell features a M.2 hard drive which will see boot and load times shortened compared to the 2.5″ SSD the other two use. The Dell also features a larger screen by nearly 2 inches for those who prefer the better visibility.

While the Acer has the same screen size as the HP at 11.6″, it features a sharper display with its larger screen resolution. It is also the cheapest device amongst the group making it the cheapest portable windows device available from the DoE.

The HP has the longest “claimed” battery life at 15 hours as well as being the lightest of the three laptops at only 1.44kg. It also has a slightly thinner profile than the others whilst still remaining ruggedised for the education market.

Dell provides a 4 year warranty on its laptop compared to 2 years for the other two.

Overall you can’t go wrong with any of these laptops. The HP does feature a slightly better overall package but what the Acer lacks in performance it makes up with its cheaper entry level pricing. The Dell is around $250 more expensive than the others but does have the largest screen and longest warranty.

Ultimately the the decision on which laptop you purchase will come down to a number of other factors, including your budget and what devices you already have at the school. While each of the three devices have minor differences they are all solid devices that would work well in a school environment.

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