July 11 (Reuters) - The decline in global personal computer shipments slowed in the second quarter, with Apple outperforming the market with a 51% jump thanks to strong demand for its recently launched 15-inch MacBook Air, data from research firm Canalys showed.
Reuters GraphicsMarket leader Lenovo (0992.HK) posted a shipment decline of 18.1%, smaller than the 30.3% fall posted in the previous quarter.
HP Inc (HPQ.N) and Dell (DELL.N) also saw smaller falls, compared with the prior quarter.
"Inventory levels reduced further in Q2," said Kieren Jessop, research analyst at Canalys.
Still, Canalys said it expects 2023 shipments to be lower than 2022 as consumers prioritize spending on essentials in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates.
Persons:
Canalys, Ishan Dutt, Kieren Jessop, Samrhitha, Pooja Desai
Organizations:
Apple, Air, Reuters Graphics, Lenovo, HK, HP Inc, Dell, Thomson
Locations:
Bengaluru