Laptops & computers: 89 companies
Ranked by grade, best first. How we rank How grades are decided
Ranked by grade, best first. How we rank
Good first, then On Track, then the two poor grades. Within a grade, stronger evidence, fewer problems and lower-risk countries come first, and stars move Good companies up. How grades are decided
239 brands rated so far in Electronics. Mostly the global majors so far: the big phone, computer, TV and audio brands, plus the main refurbishers. Read the Electronics guide for what goes wrong in the industry and what earns each grade. Missing one? Ask us to research it.
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Any grade 89Best available in Laptops & computers
Raspberry Pi is the strongest of 87 laptops & computers brands rated. None is Good yet, but this one has no serious red flags and is working towards a living wage or paying one.
1Back MarketElectronicsRefurbished electronics online marketplaceSells second-hand or refurbished goods, so it creates no new factory work.GoodGraded by rule2ReebeloElectronicsRefurbished and pre-owned electronics marketplaceSells second-hand or refurbished goods, so it creates no new factory work.GoodGraded by rule3Raspberry PiMissing: a full independent supply chain audit, where its earlier stages happen and 2 more · ElectronicsLow-cost single-board computersPays or is working towards a living wage, with gaps still to close. Best available: Laptops & computersOn TrackPartly verified4FrameworkNo living wage evidence · ElectronicsRepairable modular laptopsPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified5DellNo living wage evidence · ElectronicsLaptops, desktop PCs and monitorsPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified6IntelNo living wage evidence · ElectronicsComputer processors and chipsPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified7AMDNo living wage evidence · ElectronicsComputer processors and graphics cardsPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified8ASUSNo living wage evidence · ElectronicsLaptops, monitors and PC componentsPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified9CorsairUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsPC components and gaming peripheralsPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified10HPNo living wage evidence · ElectronicsLaptops, desktop PCs and printersPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified11KoboUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsE-readers and ebook storePublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified12LenovoNo living wage evidence · ElectronicsLaptops, PCs, tablets and phonesPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified13Lian LiUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsPC cases, fans and coolersPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified14RicohUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsOffice printers, copiers and camerasPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified15SeagateNo living wage evidence · ElectronicsHard drives and storagePublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified16TranscendUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsMemory cards, SSDs and dash camsPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified17BrotherUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsPrinters and sewing machinesPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified18CanonUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsCameras, printers and office equipmentPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified19D-LinkUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsWi-Fi routers, switches and camerasPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified20ElgatoUntraced mined materials · ElectronicsStreaming and creator gearPublishes some details, but doesn't show its workers are paid and treated fairly.Lacks transparencyPartly verified
- Good and goes above and beyond (3 to 6 stars)
- Best available: the strongest in a category with no Good brand yet
- Est. = estimated, nothing found about the company itself
- * = self-reported