Qualcomm asserts that more than 10% of Windows PC sales priced above $800 consist of Snapdragon PCs.

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      During Qualcomm's earnings webcast for Q1 2025 (timestamp 22:49 if you're interested), President and CEO Cristiano Amon revealed a precise statistic: “In the sale of U.S. retail Windows laptops priced above $800, [Qualcomm] holds over a 10% share.” This means that more than 10% of all Windows laptops priced above $800 sold in the U.S. from October to December 2024 were powered by Snapdragon X chips.

      The first observation is that 10% represents a significant increase from the 0.8% market share Qualcomm reportedly had in Q3 2024. However, the second observation points to the numerous qualifiers associated with this statement. The data pertains exclusively to Windows laptops over $800 and does not encompass all PCs or laptops. Additionally, it specifically addresses the U.S. and focuses on consumer sales.

      Overall, this is quite specific—on the plus side, this specificity may lend more credibility to the claim since a straightforward 10% figure would be hard to believe without those qualifiers. Conversely, this specificity also makes the claim appear less impressive.

      It's reasonable to give Qualcomm some leeway, as it's relatively new to the PC market and has generated considerable interest with its Snapdragon X chip. This development has significantly enhanced battery life for Windows laptops compared to x86 devices and has played a crucial role in the success of Windows-on-Arm. Though Qualcomm's ambition to capture 50% of the Windows PC market by 2029 may seem distant, significant changes can occur within four years.

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