PC shipments forecast to decline further in 2026 as chipmakers rely on high-end models

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By Charlene ChenMar 27, 2026, 7:05 pm180 ptsTrendingTop
Amid ongoing memory shortages and widespread component price hikes, research firms and major industry players have confirmed that PC shipments will fall in 2026 compared to 2025. Recent forecasts have grown more pessimistic, with IDC revising its shipment decline estimate from 8.9% in January down to 11.3%.

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