Which laptops & desktop computers brands
AI recommends in the US
Brands ranked by mention rate on ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Perplexity
- Brands
- 28
- Questions
- 362
- Answers
- 4,344
- AI engines
- 4
01 · Brand leader
Top 10 brands by mention rate
No single brand runs away with the category.
Several brands compete for the top places.
| # | Brand | Mention rate Share of questions where Google AI Mode names the brand | Share of voice The brand’s share of all brand mentions in the engine’s answers | 95% range The interval the true mention rate most likely falls in | In top 20 of The brand’s place inside each engine’s own top 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11–2 | Lenovo | 51.7% | 20.3% | 46.5–56.8 | ChatGPT1Gemini1Google AI Mode1Perplexity1 |
| 21–2 | HP | 47.5% | 22.0% | 42.4–52.7 | ChatGPT2Gemini2Google AI Mode2Perplexity2 |
| 33–5 | ASUS | 34.3% | 14.5% | 29.6–39.4 | ChatGPT3Gemini3Google AI Mode3Perplexity4 |
| 43–5 | Dell | 29.4% | 11.7% | 24.9–34.3 | ChatGPT4Gemini4Google AI Mode4Perplexity3 |
| 53–5 | Acer | 27.0% | 9.3% | 22.7–31.8 | ChatGPT5Gemini5Google AI Mode5Perplexity5 |
| 66–7 | Apple | 15.9% | 7.5% | 12.5–20.1 | ChatGPT7Gemini6Google AI Mode6Perplexity7 |
| 76–7 | Microsoft | 11.0% | 7.0% | 8.1–14.6 | ChatGPT6Gemini7Google AI Mode7Perplexity6 |
| 88–14 | Razer | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.5–6.6 | ChatGPT8Gemini8Google AI Mode8Perplexity11 |
| 98–20 | Dell XPS 13 | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.1–4.2 | ChatGPT9Gemini9Google AI Mode9Perplexity8 |
| 108–20 | Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | 1.9% | 0.7% | 0.9–3.9 | ChatGPT13Gemini15Google AI Mode10Perplexity15 |
| 118–20 | Razer Blade 16 | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.7–3.4 | ChatGPT12Gemini12Google AI Mode11Perplexity14 |
| 128–20 | CyberPowerPC | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6–3.3 | ChatGPT10Gemini10Google AI Mode12Perplexity9 |
| 138–20 | HP Spectre x360 14 | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.6–3.2 | ChatGPT18Gemini17Google AI Mode13Perplexity16 |
| 148–20 | ASUS Chromebook CM14 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.4–2.7 | ChatGPT17Gemini13Google AI Mode14Perplexity12 |
| 159–20 | Lenovo Chromebook Duet 3 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3–2.4 | Gemini18Google AI Mode15 |
| 169–20 | Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.2–2.3 | ChatGPT11Gemini14Google AI Mode16 |
| 179–20 | Acer Chromebook Spin 714 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2–2.1 | ChatGPT16Gemini16Google AI Mode17Perplexity10 |
| 189–20 | HP Envy Desktop | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.2–2.1 | Gemini20Google AI Mode18 |
| 199–20 | Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5i Chromebook | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.2–2.1 | ChatGPT14Gemini11Google AI Mode19Perplexity13 |
| 209–20 | Dell Inspiron 15 | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.2–2.0 | ChatGPT19Google AI Mode20Perplexity18 |
02 · Engine consensus
Where each brand ranks
inside every engine’s top 10
There is no single AI top 10.
Only 8 of 12 brands rank in the top 10 of all 4 engines.
| Brand | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode | Perplexity | In top 10 of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| HP | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| ASUS | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Dell | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Acer | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Microsoft | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Apple | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Dell XPS 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI ModePerplexity |
| Razer | 8 | 8 | 8 | – | ChatGPTGeminiGoogle AI Mode |
| CyberPowerPC | 10 | 10 | – | 9 | ChatGPTGeminiPerplexity |
| Lenovo Legion Pro 7i | – | – | 10 | – | Google AI Mode |
| Acer Chromebook Spin 714 | – | – | – | 10 | Perplexity |
Rank inside each engine’s own top 10 · a dash means the brand is not in that engine’s top 10.
The rest depend on which engine the buyer opens — so a rank from a single engine is not a market position.
Source: Findrix's research. Where each brand ranks inside every engine's top 10, laptops & desktop computers, United States.
04b · Most cited domains
Which sites each engine cites, and
how much of its answers they carry
| Domain | ChatGPT | Gemini | Google AI Mode | Perplexity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| google.com | 2.2% | 1.9% | 12.5% | 0.6% |
| pcmag.com | – | 10.4% | 4.9% | 4.3% |
| youtube.com | 3.1% | 2.4% | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| techradar.com | 7.1% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| reddit.com | 3.0% | 3.2% | 6.7% | 2.9% |
| lenovo.com | 3.8% | 5.9% | 3.2% | 3.0% |
| tomsguide.com | 5.9% | 1.3% | <0.1% | 1.2% |
| alibaba.com | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| tomshardware.com | 5.0% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| hp.com | 3.5% | 4.7% | 4.9% | 4.0% |
| mashable.com | – | 3.8% | 0.4% | <0.1% |
| rtings.com | 3.8% | 0.1% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
05 · The questions we asked
362 buyer questions, each
asked three times per engine
This isn’t a branded-prompt study.
89% of questions are problem- or solution-aware.
| Intent | Questions |
|---|---|
| Solution-aware | 286 |
| Problem-aware | 36 |
| Informational | 13 |
| Branded comparison | 11 |
| Branded sentiment | 16 |
By intent
Source: Findrix research. 362 buyer questions by intent, laptops & desktop computers, United States.
05b · By product type
Which product segments
the questions cover
The study doesn’t hinge on one product category.
Questions span 4 laptops & desktop computers segments.
| Segment |
|---|
| Traditional Laptop |
| Desktop Tower |
| Chromebook |
| 2-in-1 Convertible/Detachable |
4 segments
- Traditional Laptop
- Desktop Tower
- Chromebook
- 2-in-1 Convertible/Detachable
Source: Findrix research. 4 product segments covered by the question set, laptops & desktop computers, United States.
Frequently asked questions
What does this Laptops & Desktop Computers AI Search report measure?
Which laptops & desktop computers brands ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Mode and Perplexity name when buyers in the United States ask them for advice. We asked 362 buyer questions, each three times to each engine, and counted how often every brand appears and which websites the engines cite. Measured Sep 2026.
What does “mention rate” mean?
The share of questions where an engine names the brand in its answer. A 10% mention rate means the brand came up in about one question in ten. Every rate carries a 95% range: the interval the true value most likely falls in.
How are the top Laptops & Desktop Computers brands ranked?
By mention rate, separately for each engine — pick the engine above the table. When two brands’ 95% ranges overlap, their order is not really different — tick “Only distinguishable places” to see the ranks the data can actually separate.
Why does a brand rank differently across AI engines?
Each engine retrieves from different sources and weighs them differently, so the brands it knows best differ too. Only 8 of 12 brands make the top 10 of every engine here; the rest depend on which engine the buyer opens.
What counts as a citation?
A link or source an engine shows alongside its answer. We record every cited domain, whether it appears inline or in the source list.
Why can AI mention a brand without citing its website?
Engines learn brand names from reviews, expert sites, retailers and forums, then cite those sources rather than the brand’s own pages. A brand can be named often while its own site is rarely among the sources.
What does “share of citations” mean?
Of all the citations one engine gave across our questions, the share that went to a given domain. The shares of one engine add up to 100%.
What types of Laptops & Desktop Computers questions are included?
Questions real buyers ask across 4 product segments, from problem-aware to solution-aware, informational and branded ones. 89% are problem- or solution-aware; this is not a branded-prompt study.
Will I get the same answers if I ask these questions myself?
Not word for word. AI answers vary between runs, accounts and locations, which is why we ask every question three times per engine and report a 95% range instead of a single answer.