Los computers prepared for AI will represent 31% of the total market sales At the end of this yearaccording to Gartner. The consultant also stressed that PCs sales will amount to 77.8 million units in 2025.
By 2026, Gartner analysts foresee that sales of this type of equipment will rise to 143 million units, which will reach 55% of the total PCs market in 2029, PCs with AI will be the standard of the computers sector, taking almost all sales.
The selection of a PC with AI is different in the consumer market than in that of the company. However, the decision is made mainly based on the team’s processor platform. Thus, Gartner points out that laptops with chips based on ARM will earn a larger market share in the consumer market than in the company. Above all, as difficulties related to compatibility are overcome.
As for the equipment segment for companies, users will prefer the X86 architecture with Windows as an operating system. This type of equipment is expected to join 71% of the company portable market with AI in 2025, while equipment with chips based on ARM will remain in 24% of the total.
Gartner hopes that by the end of 2026, 40% of software suppliers give priority to the investments of functions of AI directly on the PCs, compared to 2% who did it in 2024. Also in 2026 there will already be many small language models (SLMS) that will be executed locally on the PC. To get an idea of the growth of this segment, in 2023 there was not a single model capable of running at a home on a PC.
In fact, it is the small models of language that are making it possible for functions to be executed directly on PCs and other devices. Among other things, lower response times, lower energy consumption and a lower dependence on cloud services.
In addition, they offer specific intelligence for certain tasks, and since IA is executed directly “inside” the devices, small language models collaborate in the maintenance of user data and companies.
But to continue growing, according to Gartner, PCs manufacturers and suppliers must go beyond hardware and offer computers with user -centered and defined by software, which are designed for specific papers, and for specific use cases.
Rajit Atwal, Gartner director analysthe said, however, “The PCs with AI are redesigning the market, but their adoption in 2025 is slowing down for tariffs and pauses in the purchase of PCs caused by the uncertainty of the market. However, users will invest in PCs with AI to make sure they are prepared for the growing integration of AI in the EDGE«.
But to continue growing, as we have seen, PCs with AI have to advance customization. According to Atwal, this «It allows users to configure their devices with the apps, functions and capabilities they want. When more users interact with a PC with the manufacturer, the more you will understand the supplier, and allow you to continue there are improvements and a loyalty greater than the brand«.
