Archive · 24 Nov 2025
AI Chips Fuel Laptop Market Recovery Amid High Prices
Laptops are becoming popular again because they now have special AI chips that make them better for tasks like video editing and music production.
More people are buying them, and big companies like Lenovo, HP, and Dell are selling a lot.
However, laptops are more expensive now because making them costs more due to problems like shortages of parts and geopolitical issues.
Some people are waiting to buy new laptops or are using older ones instead.
The future looks steady for laptops, but they might not be affordable for everyone.
Global laptop shipments recovered in 2024, reaching 255 million units, with a 1.3% growth.
AI processors from Intel, AMD, Qualcomm, and Apple are driving consumer interest in new laptops.
Average laptop prices increased from 720 USD in 2021 to 820 USD in 2024 due to supply chain issues and geopolitical tensions.
The used-laptop market grew by over 9% in 2024 as some consumers postponed upgrades due to high prices.
AI-capable PCs are expected to account for 31% of global PC shipments in 2025, with enterprises driving demand.
- Who
- Laptop manufacturers (Lenovo, HP, Dell, Apple, etc.) and consumers
- What
- Laptop market recovery driven by AI chips, but faced with high prices and supply constraints
- When
- 2024-2025
- Where
- Global market, with notable shifts in production locations to Vietnam and India
- Why
- AI processors in laptops are reviving consumer interest, but geopolitical tensions and supply chain issues are driving up prices
- Global Laptop Shipments (2024)
- 255 million units
- Market Growth (2024)
- 1.3%
- Top Manufacturers' Market Share
- Lenovo, HP, Dell (60%)
- AI-Capable PC Shipments (2025 Forecast)
- 31%
- Average Selling Price (2024)
- 820 USD
- Used-Laptop Market Growth (2024)
- 9%
- Windows 10 End of Support
- October 2025