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.
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 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.
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.
Find more detailed information on our Most Satisfied Customer methodology.
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For sole traders and small businesses with up to 2 employees.
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From $34.00/month min. cost $34.00 |
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For small to medium businesses with multiple employees.
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$63.00/month min. cost $63.00 |
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For established businesses needing to fast track pay runs and inventory.
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$75.00/month min. cost $75.00 |
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For complex businesses managing multiple locations, jobs or currencies.
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$97.50/month min. cost $97.50 |
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For businesses that need standalone payroll for up to 4 employees
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$9.00/2 years min. cost $9.00 |
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The all-in-one mobile app for sole operators, freelancers, and the self-employed.
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$12.00/year min. cost $12.00 |
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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.
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.
Meet the Editorial Team
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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