Newegg vs Amazon

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Which One is Better?

Amazon and Newegg are two of the most popular US computer hardware and software retailers online. They both offer a big selection of computer parts, fast and affordable shipping and helpful customer reviews.

But which store do you think is better, cheaper and provides a smoother shopping experience overall? You are welcome to share your opinion in the discussion below and vote in the poll. And if you're unsure, scroll down to learn more about the two companies.

Amazon vs Newegg Discussion

Do you prefer Amazon or Newegg for buying computer parts?

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Amazon is better!

luckystrikes says:

While I highly prefer to research items on newegg, when I find what I am looking for I normaly then get it @ amazon. Newegg always frustrates me when it comes to shipping... somehow my packages can never be tracked and come so much slower that I expect. I have probably purchased from amazon north of 50 times and newegg close to 20 and amazon never ceases to please me. I often had paid for neweggs rush processing in the past.....

Tim Smith says:

I used to think Newegg but I just ordered from Amazon a motherboard because they were $8.00 dollars cheaper. I noticed Newegg is starting to have less free shipping than they used to. That what EggHead started doing before they shut or was bought out by Amazon.

Jason says:

Amazon for me personally...because NO TAX, GREAT RETURN POLICY, FAST SHIPPING, and a generally more appealing website! Everything that i bought FROM AMAZON was authentic!

The_Health_Lady says:

Since we purchase different types of products and not just electronic or computer related, I like shopping at Amazon. From soup to nuts and everything in between.
By being able to buy everything at once saves me time (and shipping) so I like the convenience,

Newegg is better!

PP says:

Newegg is cheaper on 80% of what I buy and less hassle when broken.

poddys says:

I have rarely used Amazon for computer parts, but I find them extremely reliable for just about anything, with great prices and usually free shipping.

I have bought from Newegg a few times, mostly for computer components, and again they have great prices and I was never let down.

Artie says:

newegg. never done me wrong, cheapest prices on the internet, best deals too. and everything jason said about amazon, well newegg is better in all those respects. i've literally spent thousand of dollars on newegg and wouldn't take a single cent back.

hotbrain says:

I often find better deals on Newegg! I think it's because my husband is on their mailing list and loves reading their email ads which often announce special deals with discount codes. Now if only Squidoo had a newegg referral program......

cowgeek says:

Newegg is king. I don't see why you'd order PC parts on Amazon. Use it to buy books or whateva.

 

About Amazon

Click here to go to Amazon now!Amazon is the largest online retailer in the US, attracting about 65 million customers to their website a month. They sell a wide array of merchandise and offer a respectable selection of the newest computer hardware, software and games as well. Similarly to Newegg, Amazon customers are able to rate the products they buy on the scale of 1 to 5 stars and write an optional review.

Users should take note when buying from third-party sellers on Amazon's marketplace. While there's rarely a problem when buying directly from Amazon, not all sellers are that reliable.

About Newegg

Click here to go to Newegg homepage!Newegg is an online store that specializes in computer hardware and software. It is popular among gamers and computer enthusiasts, and frequently sponsors PC gaming tournaments. The customers are able to rate the products they buy and post reviews. Newegg has been a recipient of the Computer Shopper Shoppers' Choice Awards for several years in a row. It is also one of the highest-rated stores on ResellerRatings, with a lifetime score of ~9.8 out of 10.

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    Cubed Dec 24, 2011 @ 11:48 am | delete
    I cannot believe some people keep saying "Newegg is the Best!" "It's cheap and I've been doing it like foeva!" Wake up sheep, Newegg has gotten more expensive because of all the attention and transition to stockholders maintaining it. Don't forget to mention state taxes and high costs for shipping, whoever buys from them must not understand that they are overpriced and are just fanboi idiots who can't fathom that they are loosing their hard earned cash without looking for better deals.
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    miltoncesarolave Sep 18, 2011 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Me ha ido bien con Newegg, buenos precios. Con Amazon también aunque me han llegado artículos defectuosos.
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    poddys Jan 21, 2011 @ 9:54 am | delete
    I shop more at Amazon these days, but not or computer components. I used to use Tiger Direct (now same company as CompUSA) for most of my computer components, because of the wide range and good prices. Buy.com are also very good for many items, with excellent prices and free shipping.
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    The_Health_Lady Nov 19, 2010 @ 3:15 pm | delete
    Interesting comparison between the two sites. I actually like them both but shop more at Amazon.

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