Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
iBUYPOWER vs OTTO
What sets them apart
| Compare | iBUYPOWER ReviewVisitVisit |  OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $1,449 | €104.99 |
| Build to order | YesHas it | No |
| Warranty | 3 yearsHigher | 2 years |
| Most memory (GB) | 64 | 128Higher |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 30 days |
| Markets | Not confirmed | DE |
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Key differences
- OTTO scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Build to order: only iBUYPOWER.
- Warranty is higher at iBUYPOWER: 3 years vs 2 years.
- Most memory (GB) is higher at OTTO: 128 vs 64.
- Support channels: only iBUYPOWER offers Community.
- Support channels: only OTTO offers Phone, Chat, Email.
- Founded is lower at OTTO: 1949 vs 1999.
- Products: only OTTO offers Laptop, Mini pc, Tablet.
- Operating systems: only OTTO offers Macos, Chromeos, Linux.
- Graphics: only OTTO offers Intel, Apple.
Our verdict on each
iBUYPOWER
iBUYPOWER suits buyers who want a gaming laptop, desktop or gaming PC built to their own spec and who put warranty length above a low entry price. The warranty of 3 years is the standout, while the price from $1,449 and self-service support keep it from topping the list.
OTTO
OTTO suits German shoppers who want laptops, phones, audio and appliances from a single retailer with clear terms, and tablets start at €104.99. Returns run 30 days, the warranty runs 2 years, and support reaches buyers by phone, chat, email or a help centre.
Score breakdown
| Area | iBUYPOWER | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.5Price from $1,449 ranks 29 of 34, and cost scores 8.5. | 8.6HigherAffordable entry points: tablets at €104.99, a category median of €79.99, and free delivery from €59.95. |
| Offer | 8.9Build to order is available, memory reaches 64 GB, and gaming laptop, desktop and gaming pc cover laptop and tower buyers, with offer at 8.9. | 9.3HigherCovers laptop, gaming laptop and desktop with graphics from nvidia, amd and intel, and memory to 128 GB. |
| Trust | 9.3A warranty of 3 years ranks 1 of 34, with support on help centre and community and trust at 9.3. | 9.8HigherOtto GmbH & Co. KGaA, trading since 1949 from DE, backs orders with 30 day returns. |
By the numbers
| Fact | iBUYPOWER | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years |
| Most memory (GB) | 64 | 128 |
If neither fits
GEEKOM has most memory (gb) at 256, against 64 for iBUYPOWER and 128 for OTTO.
GEEKOM reviewHow they place
| Ranking | iBUYPOWER | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming laptops | 6 of 33 | 19 of 33 |
| Gaming PCs | 5 of 41 | 23 of 41 |
| Desktops and mini PCs | 8 of 62 | 36 of 62 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | iBUYPOWER | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc | Laptop, Gaming laptop, Desktop, Gaming pc, Mini pc, Tablet, Chromebook, E readerCovers more |
| Operating systems | Windows | Windows, Macos, Chromeos, Linux, Android, IpadosCovers more |
| Graphics | Nvidia, Amd | Nvidia, Amd, Intel, AppleCovers more |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Otto GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | 1999 | 1949Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre, Community | Phone, Chat, Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | iBUYPOWER | OTTO | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 3 yearsabove the median | 2 yearsat the median | 2 years |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 30 daysat the median | 30 days |
| Most memory (GB) | 64at the median | 128above the median | 64 |
Median across 45 listed brands.
Pros and cons
iBUYPOWER
Pros
- A warranty of 3 years, and that length ranks 1 of 34 brands in the comparison, well clear of the site's typical warranty figure of 1 year
- Build to order is available, so the spec sheet on the shelf is a starting point rather than the only configuration
- Memory reaches 64 GB, giving headroom for games and background work on the same machine
Cons
- Price from $1,449 puts iBUYPOWER near the back of the field on entry price, at 29 of 34 brands
- Support runs on help centre and community only, so anyone hoping for phone or email help has to look at another seller
- Where Scan reaches laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, iBUYPOWER's range stops at gaming laptop, desktop and gaming pc, with no mini PC or Chromebook in the mix
OTTO
Pros
- Returns run 30 days, well above the 14 days at Akkuk.hu.
- The warranty runs 2 years, and extended warranty is available on top of it.
- The store spans computers, phones and audio, so a laptop, a phone and audio gear can share a single order.
Cons
- Build to order is not offered, so memory and storage are fixed when the product page is written.
- The market list holds DE alone, so delivery and warranty terms stop at the border.
- Memory tops out at 128 GB, so the largest memory configurations on sale stop there.
Who each suits
iBUYPOWER
Who it suits
- Buyers who want a spec sheet rather than a fixed shelf model, since build to order is available
- Shoppers who rank warranty length near the top of their list, since 3 years places iBUYPOWER at 1 of 34
- Gamers who want a laptop and a tower from the same maker, since gaming laptop, desktop and gaming pc spans both
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a mini PC or a Chromebook: Scan reaches laptop, gaming laptop and desktop, well beyond the gaming laptop, desktop and gaming pc iBUYPOWER sells
- Buyers shopping for everyday tech alongside computers: Coolblue Belgium covers laptop, desktop and gaming pc in the same place
- Price-first shoppers: entry cost of $1,449 ranks 29 of 34, so compare the price listings of CyberPowerPC and Scan before settling
OTTO
Who it suits
- German shoppers putting a laptop, a phone and audio gear into the same basket.
- Buyers who value a long return window over a hand-picked configuration.
- Anyone who wants cover past the maker's term, since extended warranty is offered.
Who should look elsewhere
- Audio-first shoppers who want a specialist: JBL concentrates on audio, gaming and refurbished rather than a general catalogue.
- Shoppers living outside Germany, since the market list holds DE alone.
- Price-first shoppers comparing coverage: Banggood lists computers, phones and audio, which overlaps OTTO's computers, phones and audio closely.
Current offers
iBUYPOWER
Current offer
Discount code
No Build Fee Promo $109 off with code PCLAB: $109 off
PC Lab systems only, discount code PCLAB, workstations excluded
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
Up to $100 off select NVIDIA RTX and Radeon RX cards: up to $100 off
For all custom PCs, select cards
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
Up to $100 off select Intel Core and AMD Ryzen CPUs: up to $100 off
For all custom PCs, select processors
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | iBUYPOWER | OTTO |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
Questions about each
iBUYPOWER
How much does an iBUYPOWER machine cost?+
The range starts at a price of $1,449. That figure is an entry price for the whole range rather than a typical spend, and it ranks 29 of 34 brands in our comparison. Read it as the floor for a configured machine, since build to order means the final cost moves with the parts chosen.
Can I choose the parts inside a machine?+
Build to order is available, so components are picked rather than fixed at the shelf. Memory reaches 64 GB and the graphics options are nvidia and amd. Configurations are shared across the range, so a high memory desktop and a gaming laptop are specified through the same approach.
OTTO
How long do I have to change my mind on an OTTO order?+
OTTO allows 30 days to send an item back, a long window for a retailer of this size, and that policy is the clearest reason to place an order here. Akkuk.hu allows 14 days, so buyers who deliberate for several weeks are better served by OTTO. The window applies across the range, not just to computers.
What warranty comes with a machine bought from OTTO?+
Standard cover runs 2 years, with Otto GmbH & Co. KGaA named as the seller behind the order. An extended warranty is offered for shoppers who want cover past that term. The median warranty across the stores compared here sits at 1 years, so OTTO's default term already sits at the upper end of the group.