The 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, tablets reached 51.8% growth in Q1 2021 compared to Q1 2020. Even laptops saw a healthy 62% growth spurt over this period.
But, the Chromebooks achieved a 274.6% increasing figure over this period, making it the device category with the biggest growth figures in the computer market in the quarter.
What is the advantage of Chromebooks
Chromebooks have come a long way since their inception. With some models’ competence to run Android apps and general ease of use, they’ve become attractive products for casual PC users. Canalys attributes Chromebooks’ growth to the education sector but notes more users are turning to them instead of laptops.
