HP and Dell close the podium. Apple and Acer are in an intense fight for fourth place globally. The computer market has continued to show high demand in the second quarter of 2021, despite a global shortage of components, IDC has reported. The firm estimates 83.6 million PCs shipped worldwide.
The global shipments of PCs (including desktops, laptops, and workstations) grew by 13.2% compared to the second quarter of 2020.
Lenovo takes hold at the top
Lenovo remains the largest computer vendor with more than 20 million units shipped. In the second quarter of 2020, it registered 17.4 million. HP Inc . follows him. I ship 18.5 million units, slightly more than the 18.1 million in the same period in 2020.
Third place is indisputable for Dell, with 13.9 million units shipped, up from 12 million in the second quarter of 2020.
Apple vs Acer
The fourth-place worldwide is in dispute between Apple and Acer Group. According to IDC figures, the difference in shipments between the two is less than 70 thousand units.
For now, Apple prevails.
The rest of the manufacturers have 22.5% of the market, which would make it second place. IDC indicates that "small sellers" have managed to drive growth in the market with unique features and niche products. It is possible that the next competitor of Acer and Apple will soon leave "Other".
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