Which laptop brand is more reliable? Side-by-side comparison based on 1,710 real repair records from community repair events.
Data from openrepair.org (CC BY-SA 4.0) · 7,492 total laptop records
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Acer and Dell have nearly identical fix rates (53.2% vs 53.6%), so when something breaks, both brands are equally likely to be repaired successfully. Both brands show similar longevity, with laptops typically coming in for repair around 6.6 years old. Both brands share the same top failure type: Battery/Power (11.9% for Acer, 17.1% for Dell).
If durability matters most:
Both brands perform similarly on durability. Choose based on features, price, and the specific model. Our data comes from 1,710 real repair records, so this tie is meaningful.
Based on 1,710 real repair records from community repair events. Scroll down for the full data breakdown.
Head-to-head reliability data for Acer vs Dell laptops, based on 1,710 community repair records. Dell leads on fix rate (53.6% vs 53.2%).
| Metric | Acer | Dell |
|---|---|---|
| Fix Rate | 53.2% | 53.6% |
| ValueCost per reliability point | $9.40/pt | $14.26/pt |
| Top Failure | Battery/Power (11.9%) | Battery/Power (17.1%) |
| Sample Size | 954 | 756 |
| Avg. Age at Repair | 6.6 years | 7.1 years |
| iFixit Score |
Like-for-like pricing across product tiers. Prices are approximate.
Premium
No premium laptop from Acer
Acer and Dell show similar reliability, with fix rates of 53.2% and 53.6% respectively, based on 1,710 community repair records.
Acer's top issues are battery/power and software. Dell's top issues are battery/power and software.
Both brands show similar longevity, with devices averaging around 6.6 years before needing repair.
Both Acer and Dell show very similar durability metrics. Choose based on features, price, and specific model reviews rather than brand-level reliability alone.
Brand averages only go so far. Your specific model matters too. See repair costs, repairability scores, and failure data for individual laptops.
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| 8/10 |
| French Repairability IndexGovernment-mandated, 0-10 | N/A | 9/10avg of 16 models |
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Value
Acer
Nitro V 15.6” FHD IPS 165Hz Gaming
Below 30-day avg
Budget
Acer
Gateway Chromebook 314 CBO314-1H-C476 Laptop | Intel
No budget laptop from Dell
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