Comparing Laptop Protection Plans / Extended Warranty available across different platforms

I have tried to include feedback from @guest_999 and @bikidas2060

1. Before buying a high-end laptop, one must make sure that the device will be eligible for extended warranty (EW)/accidental damage protection (ADP)/ Accidental or Liquid Damage (ADLD).
2. Nowadays, never buy a laptop without at least 2 years ADP along with standard warranty.

Current Offers on Warranty by Selling Sites/Platforms:

• (1) On amazon
• (2) On Flipkart

Current Offers on Warranty By the Brands:

• (1) Lenovo (26th Sept 2024 -6th Oct 2024) Lenovo 3 Years ADP and Warranty for Lenovo Laptops at never before Price at 999 
• (2) ASUS (1st Sept 2024 to 31st Oct 2024)

(plans on app and on web are different: although both are trash)

amazon - 2 Years Total Protection Plan for Laptop from OneAssist (on Website only, not visible on app)

• ₹6,899 for laptops priced between (Rs. 125001 to 150000)
• accidental and liquid damage or electrical/mechanical failure
• 1 year of coverage of mechanical or electrical failures after brand warranty expiry
• 2 years coverage on any external Accidental and Liquid Damage caused unintentionally

• Pros: Competitive price for accidental and liquid damage.
• Cons: You don't get total 3 years, but just 2 years of total warranty (brand + extension); The plans available on amazon app are even worse.

amazon - 2 Year Extended Warranty from QCare - QDIGI Services Ltd

• ₹8,499 for laptops priced between (Rs. 125001 to 150000)
• effective after expiry of manufacturer’s warranty
• Only Electrical and mechanical failures are covered

• Pros: You actually get total 3 years of warranty coverage (including one year of brand warranty)
• Cons: Pricey, Doesn't cover accidental and liquid damage. Its a red flag.

Flipkart - 3 Years Complete Laptop Protection from Jeeves

• ₹8,142 for laptops priced between (Rs. 125001 to 150000)
• Covers Broken Screen, Liquid Damage, Hardware Issue.
• The plan starts from the date of invoice.

• Pros: better than the one provided by amazon
• Cons: You don't get total 3 years, but just 2 years of total warranty (brand + extension)

Flipkart - 2 Years Standard Extended Warranty  from Jeeves

• ₹5,548 for laptops priced between (Rs. 125001 to 150000)
• Covers manufacturing defects and Hardware Issues.
  
• The Extended Warranty commences on expiration of the manufacturer’s warranty period

• Pros: You actually get total 3 years of warranty coverage (including one year of brand warranty)
• Cons: Pricey, Doesn't cover accidental and liquid damage. Its a red flag.

@bikidas2060 has mentioned the ongoing Extended warranties for Lenovo and Asus in his thread Laptop Deals at one place.

Full thread: Lenovo 3 Years ADP and Warranty for Lenovo Laptops at never before Price at 999 | DesiDime

Offer Period: 26th Sept 2024 -6th Oct 2024

As per @bikidas2060 , laptops purchased from amzon from reputed sellers have been eligible for the lenovo offer. But, its only 2 days remaining for the offer to come to a close. Most likely, you wont get the delivery by then. So, chances are, the registration closes by the time you get to unbox your laptop.

Compare these with HP, additional 2 years of accident and liquid damage cover is priced at ₹28,928 (incl. of all taxes)

For HP's extended warranty offers, you need to wait for June next year. They bring up "Back to College" Offer every year between June to Aug. Last brochure. Although, one amazon reviewer noted that his purchase on amazon was not considered eligible for the offer. Read HERE. He notes: "Unfortunately, your claim has been rejected due to the purchase being made through an unauthorized channel partner, i.e., "Amazon - Appario Retail Private Ltd - Coimbatore.""

While buying expensive laptops (specially those above 1L),

1. Either buy lenovo, without additional warranty packs from amz/FK. Buy fast and try to get the delivery by 5th Oct. Register online under the extended warranty offer. Refer to @bikidas2060 thread for details.

2. Or buy ASUS with similar strategy. Timeline would be a bit relaxed.

3. In absence of brand warranty offers, or if the offers are a joke (like HP), go for Flipkart's total protection (3 years) offer. Bit expensive, but would save your day, when things go south.

4. Avoid buying extended warranty plans currently offered at amazon. (i.e. to put it simple, avoid buying expensive laptops from amazon, until they come to sense with their extended warranty plans.) Regardless of the "slightly better" pricing of the product itself.