In the first half of 2026, the Russian corporate PC market shifted toward more versatile hardware configurations. Due to rising component costs, businesses are moving away from entry-level specs in favor of devices with longer lifespans. OCS and Nerpa analysts report that 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD have become the new standard for office laptops and desktops.
Laptop sales for the 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD configuration grew by nearly 20% year-on-year, now accounting for over 50% of the market. Conversely, demand for 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD models dropped to 5%. In the desktop segment, the 16 GB RAM and 512 GB SSD configuration reached a 73% market share, up from 30% in the first half of 2025.
Workstation requirements have increased, with demand shifting from 32 GB to 64 GB RAM configurations, which now represent over half of all sales. Storage preferences for workstations are polarizing, with a focus on 1 TB SSDs for high-performance tasks and a budget segment utilizing 256 GB SSDs. Meanwhile, high-capacity RAM (32 GB+) for standard office PCs has declined from 20% to 5%.
Foreign brands Acer and Lenovo continue to dominate, holding roughly 50% of the total personal systems market, with their share in the laptop segment reaching 80%. While Russian brands are gaining traction in desktops and workstations, the transition remains gradual as IT departments prioritize familiar equipment and require testing before adopting new vendors.
