Three years in a row, will it be four for Lenovo, when it comes to Laptop of the Year 2026?
Stockies nominations and winners are determined by data gathered from the Stock in the Channel platform. This ensures that the vendors and distributors who truly excel in their respective fields are the ones who receive recognition.
One of the key highlights of the Stockies Awards is its inclusive nature. Unlike traditional award shows, there are no judges, no entry forms or nomination processes required. All vendors and distributors listed on Stock in the Channel are automatically entered, and thus the 6 models shortlisted for Laptop of the Year 2026 are the ones the channel actively seeks and purchases.
If you would like to watch previous Stockies awards shows, you can find them here:
- 2023 – click here, and to watch the 2023 Laptop of the Year award, sponsored by Kensington, click here.
- 2024 – click here, and to watch 2024 Laptop of the Year award, sponsored by Integral, click here.
- 2025 – click here, and to watch 2025 Laptop of the Year award, sponsored by Urban Factory, click here.
There are 6 models shortlisted in 2026:
- ASUS ExpertBook P3
- DELL Pro 16 Laptop
- HP EliteBook 8 G1i Next Gen AI PC
- HP ProBook 4
- Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition Copilot+ PC
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
Which Model will Win Laptop of the Year 2026?
That’s up to the channel. Voting closes at midnight on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Click here to vote for Laptop of the Year 2026 – you can only vote for one product/ distributor /reseller/ vendor per category.
The winner will be announced at Stock in the Channel’s Stockies Technology & Storage show broadcast at midday on Monday 30 November 2026, diarise the date.
Vote now if you want your favourite to win.
