Lenovo Dominates Global PC Market in Q4 2024

According to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC), global shipments of personal computers (PCs) reached 68.9 million units in Q4 2024.

This volume represents a 1.8% increase year-on-year (YoY) compared to Q4 2023, which saw 67.7 million units shipped.

Lenovo was the leading PC manufacturer in Q4 2024, shipping 16.9 million units globally, a 4.8% YoY increase.

HP Inc. followed in second place with 13.7 million units shipped, down 1.7% YoY. Dell Technologies shipped 9.9 million units, down 0.2% YoY, and Apple shipped 7 million units, up 17.3% YoY.

ASUS PC shipments increased by 11.7% YoY to 4.7 million units, while shipments from other PC brands combined decreased by 4.8% YoY to 16.7 million units.

According to IDC Vice President Ryan Reith, the PC industry is currently driving the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. However, high costs pose a major challenge for manufacturers, particularly amidst concerns about macroeconomic conditions.

"AI on PC devices is inevitable. Therefore, manufacturers need to be patient as their customers are facing challenges not directly related to this technological advancement," said Ryan in a written statement (January 9, 2025).