Best-Rated Computers for Business

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Best small business computers

Most Satisfied Customers | HP

HP returned to the top of Canstar Blue’s small business computer ratings, scoring five stars in most categories including overall satisfaction, features and functionality, durability, user friendliness and battery and charging performance, while it scored four stars in the remaining categories.

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How we rate computers for small business

Our review compares computers on customer satisfaction, so you can find out what other Aussies think about the compared brands before you go ahead with a purchase. Think of it as like asking hundreds of your friends which computer brand they think is best!


Canstar Blue surveyed 561 Australians for their feedback on the new computer(s) they’ve purchased and used for business purposes in the last two years.

  • The outcomes reported in these ratings are measured via Pureprofile’s accredited online research panel.


Respondents rate their satisfaction with their computer brand(s) from zero to ten, where zero is extremely dissatisfied and ten is extremely satisfied. Brand satisfaction was rated by respondents on the following criteria:
  • Overall satisfaction: measures consumer satisfaction with a computer brand as an individual score NOT a combined total of all criteria.
  • Features & functionality: the computer offers a number of features and functions to help with everyday use and tasks.
  • Performance: the computer performed its various functions as expected, and to a high quality and speed, and its performance hasn’t reduced over time.
  • Durability: the computer was made of sturdy materials, and is able to handle general use over time.
  • Design: the computer has a sleek and aesthetic design, with buttons easy to reach and use.
  • Value for money: the cost is reasonable for the quality and performance of the computer.
  • User friendliness: the computer was easy to use, and came with sufficient instructions.
  • Battery & charging performance: the computer/laptop battery lasts well during usage, and is easy and efficient to charge.

The winning brand is the one that receives the highest Overall satisfaction rating once all the scores from the Overall satisfaction criteria are combined and averaged.

  • Overall satisfaction is asked as a specific question and represents an individual measure, not a combined total of all criteria.
  • When we cannot determine a clear winner from the criteria for the Overall satisfaction rating, we will then look at the other criteria measured in the rating.
    • The brand with the highest number of five-star ratings within the supporting criteria will become the five-star recipient in overall satisfaction, and thus win the award. If a clear leader still cannot be determined from the supporting criteria, joint winners will be declared.

Brands must have received at least 30 responses to be included, so not all brands available in the market have been compared in this survey. The brands rated in this survey are listed below in order of best overall satisfaction.

  • HP
  • Dell
  • Apple
  • Lenovo
  • Asus

Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.


MYOB Accounting Software

Looking to make dollars and cents of your personal or small business finances? MYOB’s accounting software includes options for invoicing, payroll, expenses and more. For more information on the featured plans below, click the button below to be referred to MYOB’s site.

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Business Lite

For sole traders and small businesses with up to 2 employees.

  • Track GST and lodge BAS
  • Manage inventory and orders
  • Add payroll for up to 2 employees ($2.00/month per employee)
  • Buy 1 month, get 6 months free
  • Base subscriptions only. New customers only. T&Cs Apply.
From $34.00/month
min. cost $34.00
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Business Pro

For small to medium businesses with multiple employees.

  • Connect unlimited bank accounts
  • Create and send sales orders
  • Add payroll for up to 2 employees ($2.00/month per employee)
  • Get 6 months free when you pay for your first month
  • Base subscriptions only. New customers only. T&Cs Apply.
$63.00/month
min. cost $63.00
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AccountRight Plus

For established businesses needing to fast track pay runs and inventory.

  • Unlimited inventory
  • Priority support
  • Unlimited payroll at no extra cost
  • Save 50% in your first 3 months
  • Base subscriptions only. New customers only. T&Cs Apply.
$75.00/month
min. cost $75.00
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AccountRight Premier

For complex businesses managing multiple locations, jobs or currencies.

  • Unlimited inventory
  • Priority support
  • Unlimited payroll at no extra cost
  • 50% off in your first 3 Months
  • Base subscriptions only. New customers only. T&Cs Apply.
$97.50/month
min. cost $97.50
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Payroll Only

For businesses that need standalone payroll for up to 4 employees

  • Simple pay runs
  • Direct reporting to the ATO
  • Automated tax compliance
  • Automates superannuation contributions
  • Online employee onboarding
  • Automated annual leave calculations
  • $9 for 24 months
  • Base subscriptions only. New customers only. T&Cs Apply.
$9.00/2 years
min. cost $9.00
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Solo by MYOB

The all-in-one mobile app for sole operators, freelancers, and the self-employed.

  • Snap and track expenses
  • Enable in-person payments with Tap to Pay†
  • Create and send unlimited invoices
  • $12 for 12 months
  • Base subscriptions only. New customers only. T&Cs Apply.
$12.00/year
min. cost $12.00
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Top computer brand for small business — HPHP computer

HP beat out previous back-to-back winner, Apple, to take out top spot for best computers for small business in 2025, after previously holding the title in 2022 and 2021. It scored five stars in most categories — features and functionality, durability, user friendliness, battery and charging performance and overall satisfaction. It scored four stars for performance, design and value for money.

Dell took out second place with four stars for overall satisfaction and in most categories, except durability, value for money and use friendliness, where it scored five stars. Apple took third place with five stars for performance, design and battery, followed by Lenovo in fourth, which scored four stars for overall satisfaction and value for money. Asus rounded out our ratings scoring three stars for overall satisfaction.

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About our technology experts


Emma Bradstock: Senior Telco Specialist

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Emma Bradstock has been an authority on consumer phone, internet, technology and streaming markets in Australia for over five years, with a dedication to providing Aussies with all the information they need to make better purchasing decisions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University and has a decade of professional writing experience in print and digital media.

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Samantha Howse: Consumer Research and Insights Manager

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Samantha Howse is Canstar Blue’s Consumer Research and Insights Manager, coordinating the consumer research program behind our customer satisfaction awards across Canstar and Canstar Blue in Australia and New Zealand. Sam has earned a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from Griffith University and, with seven years in market research and two years in marketing, she is experienced in survey design, implementation and analysis, coupled with an understanding of marketing principles and best practice.

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Past Ratings

Here are the past winners from Canstar Blue’s computers for businesses ratings:

  • 2024: Apple
  • 2023: Apple
  • 2022: HP
  • 2021: HP

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