PC sales continue to rise in the United States as buyer confidence regains after initial difficulties during the pandemic. The latest quarterly PC sales figures from analyst firm Canalys showed that second-quarter 2021 sales rose 16,6% over the same period last year, with nearly 37 million units shipped nationwide. However, tablet sales did not generate enthusiasm, with the numbers showing a slight year-over-year decline, as American consumers and businesses seemed to prefer to spend on bulkier products.
PC sales skyrocket
Canalys found that HP maintained its leadership position for the second consecutive quarter, with the company shipping just over eight million units for a 21,9% market share. This figure was up just over 20% over the same period in 2020 and also represented a 0,7% growth in market share. Apple maintained its position in second place, with its 7,6 million shipments giving the company a 20,6% market share, although this is a 2,8% decrease from the same period last year. Dell ranked third with a 15,6% market share (up 10,5% from the previous year), followed by Lenovo with 12,4% (up 25,2%) and Samsung with 8,2 .51,4% completing the top five. The latter, however, saw the highest year-on-year growth, showing a 2020% increase over 11,3 figures. "It is now clear that pandemic-related use cases will continue well into the future," said Brian Lynch. , Canalys Research Analyst. “This points to a major upgrade opportunity down the road – great news for PC vendors and their channel and ecosystem partners. The commercial and educational segments have exploded, unleashing tremendous potential for a refresh. The US economy has recovered well from its pandemic woes and small businesses are picking up, which will lead to a buying spree in the segment. " Tablet sales in the United States totaled 2021 million units shipped in the second quarter of 1, a 2020% decrease from the 45 figure. Unsurprisingly, Apple is in the lead with a 22 % market share, ahead of Amazon at 18% and Samsung at XNUMX% market share "The US PC industry has a bright future ahead of it. Whether it's at work, school or for gaming at home, PCs are in the hands of users more than ever before.The integration of devices into everyday life portends a bright future for the market,” Lynch said.