Global PC shipments experienced a 4.8% boost during the first quarter of 2025, as reported by Gartner.
In the first quarter of 2025, the global PC market showed a robust performance, with significant growth observed among the top vendors. According to preliminary results by Gartner Inc, Lenovo, HP, and Dell Technologies continued to dominate the market, while Apple made notable strides.
Leading the pack was Lenovo, which maintained its position as the market leader with a 25.9% market share. The company shipped approximately 16.96 million PCs in Q1 2025, marking an increase of about 9.6% year over year.
HP (Hewlett-Packard) followed closely, holding the second position with a 21.6% market share. The company shipped around 13.72 million units, representing a growth of about 6.1% year over year.
Dell Technologies held the third position with a 16.3% market share, shipping nearly 10 million PCs, and showing a 2.1% increase in shipments year over year.
Apple made a significant leap, gaining a 10.1% market share, with shipments increasing 7% year over year to approximately 5.933 million units. This growth was driven by demand for its new Mac models powered by the M4 chip family.
In the U.S. market, HP Inc. held the largest market share at 25.1%, followed closely by Dell Technologies with a 23.9% market share. These figures indicate a 12.6% increase in U.S. PC shipments, reaching 16 million units in the first quarter of 2025.
Acer and ASUS also showed growth in U.S. PC shipments, with Acer experiencing a 16.4% growth year-over-year, and ASUS recording a 16.3% increase from the first quarter of 2024.
Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, representing a 4.8% increase compared to the first quarter of 2024. The total U.S. PC shipments for the first quarter of 2025 were 16,391 units, while Apple's U.S. PC shipments were 2,613 units, showing a 16.2% increase from the first quarter of 2024.
In summary, the first quarter of 2025 saw the top PC vendors maintain strong growth, with Lenovo retaining its position as the market leader, followed by HP and Dell, and Apple continuing to expand its presence in the global PC market.
In the realm of technology and data-and-cloud-computing, the surge in the global PC market could potentially pave the way for increased collaboration between leading vendors like Lenovo, HP, and Dell Technologies, and businesses seeking up-to-date hardware solutions. To support this growth, research into the latest trends and consumer preferences in education technology could help these companies tailor their offerings to meet the evolving needs of students and professionals. Apple's progressive strides in the PC market, fueled by demand for its new Mac models, further highlight the significance of innovation in the context of technological advancement.
