South Korea Laptop Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Traditional Laptop, 2-in-1 Laptop), By price (Up to USD 500, USD 501 to USD 1000, USD 1001 to USD 1500, Others) and South Korea Laptop Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035.

South Korea Laptop Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Laptop Market Size was estimated at USD 1.1 Billion in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 1.81% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Laptop Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 1.34 Billion by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, the South Korea Laptop Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 1.34 Billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 1.81% from 2025 to 2035. Key factors driving the market include the growing need to efficiently complete work-related tasks, the growing demand for immersive entertainment experiences, and the rising adoption of computing devices among students to attend virtual classes.

Market Overview

The South Korean laptop market includes selling and using portable computers, such as gaming laptops, ultrabooks, 2-in-1 convertibles, and standard laptops. Tablets, desktop computers, and laptop accessories like docking stations, chargers, and cases are not included in this market. Additionally, the technological landscape is rapidly changing as consumers look for better performance. Companies have begun to offer high-end chipsets with expandable RAM options, giving users more flexibility, as gaming on the go has become the new normal. Moreover, user preferences are rapidly changing as income rises, and computational power significantly increases with the advent of AI. Growing disposable income and a shift in perspective will fuel the expansion of the laptop market in South Korea.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea laptop market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea laptop market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea laptop market.

Driving Factors

The South Korean laptop market is expanding thanks to technological advancements like faster processors, better graphics, and longer battery life. In addition, the market is being positively impacted by the growing public preference for svelte, light, and visually appealing laptops as well as the growing demand for portable electronic devices. Additionally, the growing number of laptops with improved security features like encryption and biometric authentication is providing industry investors with profitable growth prospects. The market expansion in South Korea is also being driven by the growing popularity of gaming laptops, which have strong graphics processing units (GPUs) and high-refresh-rate screens.

Restraining Factors

In South Korea, there is a digital divide between urban and rural areas, with Seoul residents having better access to cutting-edge technological systems than people in other cities and rural areas. This discrepancy can restrict market potential in less connected areas and has an impact on the uptake and use of new technologies, such as laptops.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea laptop market share is classified into type and screen size.

• The traditional laptops segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea laptop market is segmented by type into traditional laptop and 2-in-1 laptop. Among these, the traditional laptops segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Despite the continued relevance of remote work, many professionals in South Korea still work in traditional office settings. For these users, features like robust security, compatibility with corporate software, and consistent performance for day-to-day tasks might be crucial. In these areas, traditional laptops are usually better. Some players cannot afford the high-end gaming computers. Conventional laptops with decent processors and graphics can be a good alternative for people who are new to gaming or who would rather have a less expensive option. The market can be categorized by application, including gaming, business, and personal.

• The USD 500 to USD 1500 segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea laptop market is segmented by screen size into Up to USD 500, USD 501 to USD 1000, USD 1001 to USD 1500, Others. Among these, the USD 500 to USD 1500 segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Businesses cater to all market segments by offering laptops that range in price from $500 to $1500 USD. While high-end laptops over $1500 USD are specifically designed for high-end gamers and offer superior CPU and GPU performance, lower-end laptops are typically introduced to cater to students and offer basic utility in terms of performance.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea laptop market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• Samsung Electronics
• LG Electronics
• Hyundai IT
• ASUS
• Hansung Computer
• Others

Recent Developments:

• In May 2025, Intel unveiled the Gaudi 3 AI accelerator, which featured twice the network width and 1.5 times the memory bandwidth of its predecessor. Designed for scalable AI inference, the accelerator supported PCIe and rack-scale deployments to enhance performance across enterprise AI workloads.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea laptop market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Laptop Market, By Type

• Traditional Laptop
• 2-in-1 Laptop

South Korea Laptop Market, By Price

• Up to USD 500
• USD 501 to USD 1000
• USD 1001 to USD 1500
• Others