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PC market grows 9.1 percent on Windows 11 replacement cycle

Global PC shipments exceeded 270 million units in 2025, up 9.1 percent from 2024, according to Gartner preliminary findings released on Jan. 21. Fourth-quarter shipments rose 9.3 percent to 71.5 million. Gartner cited demand for Windows 11 upgrades and inventory buildup ahead of memory price increases. Lenovo retained the top spot, with HP and Dell also posting shipment growth. Gartner also noted limits to AI PC productivity gains.