Source: Counterpoint Research and GSMArena • Date: 22 October 2026
Global PC shipments in Q3 2026 fell 21% year on year, according to Counterpoint Research, with GSMArena reporting about 57 million units shipped between July and September.
Global PC shipments Q3 2026: key numbers
- Shipments fell 21% from the same quarter last year (Counterpoint headline figure).
- About 57 million units shipped in July-September, as reported by GSMArena.
- Lenovo: 15 million units, 26.3% share.
- HP: 10.3 million units, 18.1% share.
- Dell: 7.6 million units, 13.3% share.
- Apple: 5.6 million units, down 11% year on year, with a 9.8% share.
Why shipments fell
- GSMArena’s summary says rising DRAM and NAND memory costs raised laptop prices.
- Buyers postponed replacements and new purchases as a result.
- All major brands saw shipments fall, per the same summary.
Outlook for Q4 and 2027
- Counterpoint’s headline says the Q4 decline will deepen to 27%.
- GSMArena reports flat growth is expected for 2027 (GSMArena only).
What to check
- Vendor figures come from GSMArena’s summary; the Counterpoint page text we could open showed only the headline and date.
- The report is global; the sources give no India-specific PC numbers: Not stated.
- Check current laptop prices on the retailer page before you buy.
Global PC shipments Q3 2026 FAQ
By how much did global PC shipments fall in Q3 2026?
Counterpoint Research says shipments fell 21% year on year, to about 57 million units according to GSMArena.
Which vendor shipped the most PCs?
Lenovo led with 15 million units and a 26.3% share, ahead of HP at 10.3 million and Dell at 7.6 million.
What is the outlook for Q4?
Counterpoint’s headline says the Q4 decline will deepen to 27%.
Related: India Smartphone Shipments Q3 2026: Samsung Back at No. 1
Last updated: 26 October 2026
