Personal Computers Market Report 2025

This Personal Computers market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The personal computers market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $73.34 billion in 2024 to $75.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to technological advancements, business and personal use, operating systems, gaming and entertainment.

The personal computers market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $86.95 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to remote work and learning, hybrid work models, gaming and content creation, IoT and smart homes. Major trends in the forecast period include remote work and learning, hybrid work models, rise of chromebooks, gaming pcs, custom-built pcs.

The growing internet penetration is expected to drive significant growth in the personal computers market over the forecast period. As internet access expands globally, more individuals are relying on desktops and laptops for their online activities. The increasing number of internet users, which grows at a rate of over 7% annually, coupled with the substantial amount of time people spend online - over 6 hours and 42 minutes per day - illustrates the rising demand for personal computing devices. In addition, the trend of larger economies seeing over 75% of their internet users access the web via desktops and laptops further underscores the key role personal computers play in digital connectivity. For example, in January 2024, the Pew Research Center reported that 95% of U.S. adults were using the internet in 2023, marking a steady increase from 93% in 2021. Therefore, the growing internet penetration is a major factor fueling the expansion of the personal computer market.

The surge in Esports is expected to be a driving force for the personal computer market. Esports, a form of competitive video gaming involving individuals or teams competing in professional leagues or tournaments for prizes and recognition, relies heavily on personal computers (PCs) for gaming, streaming, and organizing events. PCs are preferred due to their superior performance, versatility, and extensive library of games. For example, according to Demand Sage in March 2023, the global esports industry is projected to reach $1.44 billion, with estimates suggesting it will increase to $5.48 billion by 2029. Consequently, the rise of Esports is a significant driver of the personal computer market.

Major companies in the personal computer market are increasingly focusing on integrating advanced artificial intelligence (AI) into their products to enhance productivity, creativity, and user experiences, especially in hybrid work environments. AI-powered personal computers are designed to leverage machine learning and AI algorithms to automate tasks, optimize performance, and provide smart assistance, thus offering a more personalized and efficient user experience. For instance, in March 2024, HP Inc. launched its HP Elite and Pro PCs, incorporating next-gen Intel Core ultra 5 and 7 processors, or AMD Ryzen PRO processors. These devices feature dedicated neural processing units (NPUs), which are specifically designed to boost AI performance, enabling personalized computing experiences. The AI functionality in these PCs includes intelligent usage optimization, which automatically adjusts performance and power consumption based on user behavior, ensuring optimal efficiency for various tasks. Additionally, the PCs offer advanced audio features to improve clarity during video calls and enhance focus during virtual meetings. This commitment to innovation by HP, through the integration of AI in its products, reflects the growing trend in the personal computer market towards AI-enhanced solutions aimed at supporting productivity and user engagement in the modern, hybrid work landscape.

Leading companies in the personal computers market are innovating by introducing portable all-in-one wireless PCs like the Envy Move to enhance mobility and increase their market revenues. The Envy Move is an innovative all-in-one PC designed for enhanced mobility. For instance, in October 2023, HP, a US-based information technology company, launched the Envy Move. It features a 24-inch QHD display, delivering sharp visuals with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Equipped with an HP Wide Vision 5MP camera enhanced with AI capabilities for smart presence detection, the device also prioritizes user well-being with AI-based wellness reminders and an ambient light sensor for automatic brightness adjustments. The Envy Move is powered by the robust 13th Gen Intel Core i5 processor, supported by up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory and storage capacities of up to 1 TB.

Major companies operating in the personal computers market include Dell Inc., The Hewlett-Packard Company, Lenovo Group Limited, Acer Inc., Apple Inc., AsusTek Computer Inc., Samsung Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Alienware, Micro-Star International Co Ltd., NEC Corporation, Sony Corporation, Fujitsu Limited, Aopen Inc., Aorus, Clevo Computer, Compal Electronics Inc., CyberPowerPC Inc., DFI, Digital Storm, Dynabook Inc., Elitegroup Computer Systems Co Ltd., Seiko Epson Corporation, Falcon Northwest, Founder Technology Group Co Ltd., Foxconn Technology Group, Framework Computer Inc., Gigabyte Technology Co Ltd., Google LLC, Gradiente Infotainment Ltd., Groupe Bull, Grundig, Hasee Computer Company Ltd., Technologies Limited, Hisense.

Personal computers (PCs) are compact, versatile computing devices that leverage microprocessor technology, enabling PC manufacturers to integrate the entire central processing unit (CPU) onto a single microchip. PCs are typically designed for use by a single individual at a time.

The primary categories of personal computers include desktops, notebooks, workstations, and various other variations. Desktop computers are stationary personal computing devices intended to remain at a fixed location, typically a desk. These PCs are distributed through a range of channels, including business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C), and they find applications in consumer, commercial, and industrial settings.

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The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the personal computers market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the personal computers market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the personal computers market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the personal computers market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The personal computers market consists of sales of PCs which are multi-purpose computers for individual use. It usually includes a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and system unit. Most PCs have an internet or network connection that includes ports for connecting peripherals such as external hard drives, scanners, printers, and digital cameras. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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