Toshiba is great, we had two Toshibas (still have 1). Working fine after 4 years still.
HP is also good, but only if you stick to their high-end lines (EliteBook or ProBook), which is probably not what you’re looking for. My primary laptop is an HP EliteBook which is amazing.
However, 2scents is right. It’s like saying, “which car is better, Mercedes or Audi?” Or Renault or Peugeot? Nissan or Toyota? Without mentioning which one in particular and without mentioning your intended usage of it. So basically, there is no answer. The above is all only based on a few personal experiences.