PC Market Up 17 Percent In US As Hybrid Work Here To Stay

SAN FRANCISCO – The PC market in the US continues to grow as it appears many people have accepted a future that includes hybrid work, according to the latest quarterly report from market research firm Canalys.

In the second quarter of 2021, the PC market grew 17% year over year, with a total of 36.8 million shipments, according to Canalys. Notebooks saw the most growth, up 27% year over year, followed by desktop computers, which were up 23%. Tablet shipments were largely flat for the quarter, with a 1% decrease.

While demand for computers has slowed since the height of the pandemic, Canalys said, there’s “massive refresh potential” as companies solidify long-term strategies to support hybrid work and schools make computers an essential part of the classroom.