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Lenovo shipped million personal computers during the first quarter of 2026, surpassing HP's million shipments in that same quarter and retaining its position as market leader. Dell occupies the third place on the list, shipping million PCs. There is a growing trend of consolidation, with HP, Lenovo, and Dell taking up an increasing PC market share.

Vendors shifting away from traditional PCs

The nature of the PC market is changing, as many vendors are gravitating towards the expanding software industry. A predominant adaptation strategy is to incorporate new technologies into the PC experience. For example, Dell Technologies, which has a market share of around ** to ** percent, is prioritizing enterprise software and cloud solutions and a new direction for its PC design by including virtual and artificial intelligence technologies into Dell Workstations. HP is responding to the changing market environment by focusing on developing its product line of premium devices for gaming ecosystems. Lenovo’s response has been developing devices specifically for corporate use, as well as integrating virtual reality headsets into their line of computers.

Changing nature of personal computing

The type of computing hardware preferred by consumers has shifted significantly as portable devices become more durable, more capable, and more affordable. Desktop PCs—once a must for any user that intended to purposefully use their device for work or play—are the biggest victim of this shift. In 2024, desktop PC shipments reached **** million units, a figure that is expected to decline gradually over the years until 2030.