Worldwide PC shipments fell 20.1% in Q3 2026, dropping to 62.7 million units, according to an IDC report. The decline also marked a 9.1% drop from Q2, breaking the usual seasonal trend where Q3 is stronger.
The weak quarter followed a pull-in of demand earlier this year. Vendors and channels stocked up to avoid memory-driven price hikes, leaving Q3 with little momentum. Supply constraints and higher prices added pressure, keeping buyers away.
Prices might dip slightly as channels run promos to clear inventory, but they remain well above last year’s levels. Elevated costs continue to discourage demand, especially in consumer markets.
Vendor rankings showed Lenovo leading with 14.9 million units and a 23.8% share, down 22.6% year-over-year. HP shipped 10.3 million units with a 16.5% share, down 30.9%. Dell followed with 7.6 million units, down 25%. Apple held a 9.5% share with 5.9 million units, down 11.3%. ASUS shipped 5.5 million units, down 8.6%. Other vendors combined for 18.4 million units, down 14%.
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The outlook remains uncertain as worsening global economic conditions could push demand even lower. For buyers, promos may offer short-term relief, but high prices and supply challenges will continue to shape the PC market heading into 2027.
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