Laptops & Computers: warranties compared
12 brands. We read every warranty so you don't have to. Checked through October 2026.
11 of 12 brands cover laptops & computers in full for one year or less. The longest full coverage is 2 years, from MSI. 9 brands keep some parts covered after full coverage ends.
Every brand, side by side
- 1MSI32/100Full: 2 yearsNo partial coverageUnverified
- 2Razer24/100Full: 1 yearPartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Battery (2022+ models)
- 3Apple21/100Full: 1 yearNo partial coverage
- 4CyberPowerPC18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Labor; Parts
- 5iBUYPOWER18/100Full: NonePartial: to 3 yearsPartial covers: Parts; Labor; Parts (older orders)
- 6Acer15/100Full: NonePartial: to 2 yearsPartial covers: Predator tablets and pre-2019 Predator laptops; Whole product
- 7ASUS13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Battery
- 8Dell13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Battery
- 9Gigabyte13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Battery; Screen dead pixels
- 10HP13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Battery
- 11Microsoft13/100Full: NonePartial: to 1 yearPartial covers: Whole product (hardware)
- 12Lenovo10/100Full: NoneNo partial coverage
From each maker's published warranty. “Unverified” means we couldn't confirm the terms on the maker's own site. How we rate warranties
What these warranties often leave out
- Accidental breaks and misuse5 of 12 brands
- Stopping working from outside causes5 of 12 brands
- Normal wear and tear3 of 12 brands
- Scratches, dents and looks3 of 12 brands
- Water damage3 of 12 brands
- Batteries2 of 12 brands
How long stores give you to return it
Longest return window first, for laptops & computers.
- BJ's Wholesale ClubTVs, home theater displays, computers, laptops, tablets and other electronics90 days
- CostcoTVs, computers, laptops, tablets, cameras, drones, projectors, smartwatches and cell phones90 days
- Sam's ClubElectronics such as TVs, computers and speakers90 days
- TargetElectronics and entertainment (not Apple or Beats)30 days
- WalmartConsumer electronics and PC components30 days
- Electronic ExpressTennessee storesOpened computers, tablets and laptops30 days
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- P.C. Richard & SonNortheast storesMost items30 days
- RC WilleyMountain West storesOpened computers and camcorders30 days from delivery
- Best BuyMost items15 days from delivery
- NeweggMonitors, notebooks and PC accessories (15-day policy items)15 days from delivery
- CuracaoSouthwest storesCameras, cell phones, drones, computers, tablets and wearables15 days
- StaplesComputers, laptops, tablets, printers, digital cameras and other technology and business machines14 days from delivery
- Nebraska Furniture MartMidwest and Texas storesComputers, tablets and cell phones (some versions also list cameras and drones)14 days
- GameStopPCs, laptops, PC components and accessories, TVs and monitors7 days
- BrandsMart USASoutheast storesCell phones, PCs and laptops, tablets, cameras, monitors, printers sold online5 days from delivery
From each store's published return policy, using its rule for laptops & computers where it has one. Member and holiday extensions aren't counted. Check yours before you buy.
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Questions shoppers ask
Which brand of laptops & computers has the best warranty?
On paper, MSI scores highest, with 2 years of full coverage.
Is a long warranty on laptops & computers really that long?
Often not for the whole product. Many longer warranties cover only certain parts after the first year or two, and you usually pay for the labor. The bars above show full and partial coverage separately.
Do I need to register to get the warranty?
None of the 12 brands require registration for their basic coverage. Registering can still get you recall notices. Keep your receipt either way.
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