PC shipments could fall 27% by the end of 2026
Global PC shipments dropped 21 percent year-over-year in Q3, reaching 57 million units from 70 million previously. Forecasts suggest a potential 27 percent decline by the end of 2026.
- Field
- hardware and chips
- What they did
- Global PC shipments have dropped by 21% year-over-year in Q3, with forecasts predicting a further decline to 27% by the end of 2026.
- Why it matters
- The market is shrinking because rising costs for memory and components, driven by AI demand and global tariffs, are pushing system prices beyond the reach of many consumers.
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