Kenya’s dynamic tech landscape has made laptops a vital tool for students, gamers, professionals, and businesses. From premium ultrabooks to budget-friendly daily drivers, the market has something for everyone. Here’s an in-depth look at the top 10 laptop brands in Kenya, highlighting key series and the most relevant models available, categorized by purpose.
1. HP Laptops
HP OMEN & Victus Series (Gaming Laptops)
Designed for gamers, OMEN caters to high-end performance needs, while Victus provides more accessible gaming experiences with reliable graphics and thermals.
Top Models:
- Victus by HP Gaming 15 Intel Core i5 13th Gen 16GB 512GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 6GB Graphics – 110,000
- HP OMEN 17T-CK000
- HP OMEN 16
- HP Victus 15-FB1013dx
- HP Victus 16
HP EliteBook & ProBook Series (Business Laptops)
EliteBooks are made for enterprise professionals with premium build, strong security, and manageability. ProBooks target SMBs with affordability and professional features.
Top Models:
- HP EliteBook 1040 Series
- EliteBook 1040 G7 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- EliteBook 1040 G6 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- EliteBook 1040 G3 – Core i7 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- 💻 HP Elite Dragonfly Series
- Dragonfly x360 – Core i7 11th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch
- Dragonfly x360 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch
- Dragonfly x360 – Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | Touch
- HP EliteBook 1030 Series
- EliteBook 1030 G7 – Core i7 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- EliteBook 1030 G4 – Core i7 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- EliteBook 1030 G3 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- HP EliteBook 830 Series
- EliteBook 830 G7 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch
- EliteBook 830 G6 x360 – Core i7 | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch
- EliteBook 830 G5 – Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- HP EliteBook 840 Series
- EliteBook 840 G7 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch
- EliteBook 840 G5/G6 – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | Touch
- EliteBook 840 G5 – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- EliteBook 840 G4 – Core i7 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- EliteBook 840 G3 – Core i7 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | Touch or Non-Touch
HP ZBook Series (Workstation Laptops)
Built for creatives and engineers, ZBooks deliver top-tier CPUs, GPUs, and certifications for demanding software environments.
Top Models:
- HP ZBook Series
- ZBook 14 G7 – Core i7 10th Gen | 32GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch | 4GB Nvidia
- ZBook 14 G7 – Core i7 10th Gen | 32GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 4GB Nvidia
- ZBook 14 G6 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch | 4GB Nvidia
- ZBook G5 14u – Core i5 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 256GB SSD
2. Dell Laptops
Alienware & G Series (Gaming Laptops)
Alienware represents Dell’s top-tier gaming with elite specs and design. The G Series balances performance with affordability for mainstream gamers.
Top Models:
- Dell Alienware x16 R2
- Dell Alienware m18
- Dell G15 5530
- Dell G16 7630
Dell XPS Series
- XPS 13 9300 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | 4K Touch
- XPS 13 7390 2-in-1 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- XPS 13 9380 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- XPS 13 9370 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- XPS 13 9360 – Core i5 7th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
Latitude & Vostro Series (Business Laptops)
Latitude laptops are enterprise-focused with excellent security and long lifecycle. Vostro laptops support small businesses with reliable hardware.
Top Models:
Dell Latitude 7000 Series
- Latitude 7420 – Core i7 11th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- Latitude 7410 2-in-1 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- Latitude 7410 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- Latitude 7400 2-in-1 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- Latitude 7400 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- Latitude 7390 2-in-1 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- Latitude 7390 – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 7380 – Core i5 7th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 7370 – Core M7 6th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 7280 – Core i5 7th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Dell Latitude 5000 Series
- Latitude 5520 – Core i7 11th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- Latitude 5510 – Core i5 10th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 5500 – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 5490 – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 5480 – Core i5 7th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 5470 – Core i5 6th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 5400 – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Latitude 5410 – Core i5 10th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
Precision Series (Workstation Laptops)
Dell’s Precision line targets professionals in CAD, AI, and 3D design with ISV certifications and high compute capabilities.
Top Models:
- Dell Precision 5540 i7 9th gen 64GB RAM 512SSD – 73,000
- Dell Precision 5480
- Dell Precision 3581
- Dell Precision 5470
3. Lenovo Laptops
Legion Series (Gaming Laptops)
Lenovo Legion delivers high performance with custom cooling and premium GPUs for smooth gaming and content creation.
Top Models:
- Lenovo Legion 5 Pro
- Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 8
- Lenovo Legion Y540
- Lenovo Legion Slim 7
ThinkPad & ThinkBook Series (Business Laptops)
ThinkPads are known for durability, security, and legacy reliability. ThinkBooks offer modern aesthetics with business-grade functionality.
Top Models:
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Series
- X1 Carbon Gen 9 – Core i7 11th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- X1 Carbon Gen 8 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- X1 Carbon Gen 7 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- Lenovo ThinkPad T Series
- T14 Gen 2 – Core i7 11th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- T14 Gen 1 – Core i5 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- T490s – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD
- T480s – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- T480 – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- T470s – Core i5 7th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Lenovo ThinkPad L Series
- L14 Gen 1 – Core i5 10th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- L13 Yoga Gen 2 – Core i7 11th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- L13 Yoga Gen 1 – Core i5 10th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | Touch x360
- L380 Yoga – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | Touch x360
- L470 – Core i5 6th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- Lenovo ThinkPad X Series (Non-Carbon)
- X280 – Core i5 8th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
- X270 – Core i5 7th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
IdeaPad & Yoga Series (Consumer Laptops)
IdeaPads are affordable and versatile for everyday use. Yoga series features 2-in-1 designs with touchscreens for flexible computing.
Top Models:
- Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga Series
- X1 Yoga Gen 5 – Core i7 10th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- X1 Yoga Gen 4 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- X1 Yoga Gen 3 – Core i7 8th Gen | 16GB RAM | 512GB SSD | Touch x360
- X1 Yoga Gen 2 – Core i7 7th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | Touch x360
- Yoga 370 – Core i5 7th Gen | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD | Touch x360
4. Acer Laptops
Predator & Nitro Series (Gaming Laptops)
Predator laptops are top-tier gaming rigs, while Nitro devices bring good gaming specs at lower prices for casual users.
Top Models:
- Acer Predator Helios 300
- Acer Predator Triton 500
- Acer Nitro 5
- Acer Nitro 7
Aspire & Swift Series (Consumer Laptops)
Aspire laptops are reliable and budget-friendly. Swift series focuses on portability and stylish designs for students and mobile professionals.
Top Models:
- Acer Aspire 5
- Acer Aspire 7
- Acer Swift 3
- Acer Swift X
5. Apple Laptops
MacBook Air & MacBook Pro Series
MacBook Air is popular among students and everyday users, while MacBook Pro targets creatives and developers needing max performance and battery life.
Top Models:
- MacBook Pro 2015
- MacBook Pro 2018
- MacBook Pro 14-inch M3
- MacBook Pro 16-inch M3 Max
6. ASUS Laptops
ROG & TUF Series (Gaming Laptops)
ROG laptops are built for enthusiasts with top GPUs and features. TUF laptops deliver tough builds and solid specs for budget-conscious gamers.
Top Models:
- ASUS ROG Strix Scar 16
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14
- ASUS TUF Gaming F15
- ASUS TUF Dash F15
ZenBook & VivoBook Series (Consumer Laptops)
ZenBooks are ultrabooks with premium finishes. VivoBooks provide colorful, affordable solutions for students and casual users.
Top Models:
- ASUS ZenBook 14
- ASUS ZenBook Flip S
- ASUS VivoBook S15
- ASUS VivoBook 15
7. Microsoft Laptops
Surface Series (Portable Consumer Laptops)
Microsoft Surface laptops blend productivity with sleek design, popular among students and mobile workers needing 2-in-1 capability.
Top Models:
- Surface Pro 9
- Surface Laptop 5
- Surface Book 3
- Surface Go 3
8. Samsung Laptops
Galaxy Book Series (Consumer Laptops)
Samsung’s Galaxy Book series offers AMOLED displays, slim builds, and integration with Galaxy mobile ecosystems for seamless productivity.
Top Models:
- Galaxy Book Pro 360
- Galaxy Book Flex
- Galaxy Book Ion
- Galaxy Book S
9. Huawei Laptops
MateBook Series (Professional Laptops)
Huawei’s MateBooks combine excellent design with powerful specs, ideal for professionals and remote workers needing style and speed.
Top Models:
- Huawei MateBook D16
- Huawei MateBook X Pro
- Huawei MateBook 14s
- Huawei MateBook 13
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