Category AI Visibility Report
Laptops AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈250,149
Est. AI queries / month
11
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 11 buyer topics in Laptops across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 250,149 AI queries per month.
- Dell leads the AI shelf with 19.3% of brand mentions, followed by Lenovo (17.1%) and ThinkPad (12.3%). The top three hold 48.7% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Repair laptops” (top keyword “repair laptop”, ~74,000 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (15.9% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dell | 1,669 | 19.3% |
| 2 | Lenovo | 1,481 | 17.1% |
| 3 | ThinkPad | 1,068 | 12.3% |
| 4 | ASUS | 771 | 8.9% |
| 5 | Apple | 610 | 7.1% |
| 6 | HP | 587 | 6.8% |
| 7 | Acer | 425 | 4.9% |
| 8 | HP EliteBook | 353 | 4.1% |
| 9 | Framework | 322 | 3.7% |
| 10 | Microsoft | 164 | 1.9% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair laptops | ≈148,058 | repair laptop | 74,000 |
| Windows laptops | ≈61,119 | windows laptop | 60,500 |
| HP laptops with Linux | ≈40,972 | hp linux laptop | 74,000 |
| Lenovo laptops | — | lenovo laptops updates | 165,000 |
| Dell laptops | — | dell laptops | 165,000 |
| Apple laptops | — | apple laptop | 135,000 |
| HP laptops | — | hp laptops | 201,000 |
| Gaming laptops | — | gaming laptop | 301,000 |
| Laptops with screen bending or dents | — | laptop dent | 165,000 |
| Cheap laptops | — | laptops for sale | 90,500 |
| Laptops with screen damage and display artifacts | — | laptop screen shadow | 301,000 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 171 | 15.9% |
| tomsguide.com | 144 | 13.4% |
| techradar.com | 102 | 9.5% |
| dell.com | 87 | 8.1% |
| rtings.com | 71 | 6.6% |
| apple.com | 65 | 6% |
| tomshardware.com | 52 | 4.8% |
| pcworld.com | 51 | 4.7% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for laptops?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Dell (19.3%), Lenovo (17.1%), ThinkPad (12.3%), ASUS (8.9%), Apple (7.1%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about laptops?
GEOly estimates ~250,149 AI queries per month in this category across 11 buyer topics, led by “Repair laptops”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for laptops?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, tomsguide.com, techradar.com, dell.com, rtings.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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