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- Chromebooks were the best performing devices in the PC market in Q1 2021, per research data.
- The sector saw 275% growth in Q1 2021 compared to Q1 2020.
- While HP, Lenovo, and Acer lead the sector, Samsung recorded more than 2,000% growth in shipments over this period.
As the economic effects of the pandemic slowly subside, Chromebooks continue to be the standout sector in the PC market. Although the segment’s raw shipment numbers continue to lag behind tablets, laptops, and desktops, the year-on-year growth of Chromebooks remains unmatched.
According to research from Canalys, tablets saw 51.8% growth in Q1 2021 compared to Q1 2020. Even laptops saw a healthy 62% growth spurt over this period. However, Chromebooks achieved a 274.6% growth figure over this period, making it the device category with the biggest growth figures in the PC market in the quarter.