Gartner says AI PCs will represent 31% of worldwide PC market by the end of 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) PCs will represent 31% of the total PC market globally by the end of 2025, according to Gartner, Inc. a business and technology insights company. Worldwide shipments of AI PCs are projected to total 77.8 million units in 2025.

“AI PCs are reshaping the market, but their adoption in 2025 is slowing because of tariffs and pauses in PC buying caused by market uncertainty,” said Ranjit Atwal, Sr Director Analyst at Gartner. “Nevertheless, users will invest in AI PCs to ensure they are prepared for the growing integration of AI at the edge.”

Gartner analysts forecast AI PC shipments will total 143 million units and are projected to represent 55% of total PC market in 2026. By 2029, AI PCs will become the norm.

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