Ultra-Portable Internet Devices Market

Global Ultra-Portable Internet Devices Market Size (2024 to 2032)

The global ultra-portable internet devices market was worth USD 17.75 billion in 2023. The global market is predicted to reach USD 18.89 billion in 2024 and USD 31.03 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period.

Mid-size computer systems that can run a high-end operating system like Windows are known as ultra-portable mobile devices. Ultra-portable mobile devices include tablets, compact and lightweight PCs, detachable, and convertibles. These devices can be used for a multitude of purposes, ranging from education to utilization in a variety of industries and businesses. These devices provide many advantages, including cloud-based content access and networking, long battery life, and improved computing. Due to rising demand for ultra-portable devices and improved cloud connectivity, the market for ultra-portable internet devices is expected to develop significantly over the forecast period.

MARKET DRIVERS

Ultra-portable internet devices are becoming favored over standard laptops as enterprise mobility grows. The demand for these gadgets is expanding as a growing tech-savvy populace seeks connectivity for entertainment and business purposes. Furthermore, the increasing use of basic ultra-mobile devices in academic applications, such as tablets and Chromebooks, is beneficial to the market being investigated. Mobile devices that are ultra-portable provide increased portability, access to cloud-based content, and enhanced, on-the-go computing. As a result, low-weight, advanced, consumer-friendly computer gadgets have emerged, boosting the market's growth.

MARKET RESTRAINTS

Despite being technologically savvy and easy to transport, ultra-portable internet devices can perform limited functions and run selective applications compared to laptops and desktops. Since ultra-portable internet devices aim to offer easy portability, manufacturers sacrifice a powerful processor and a good battery life for these devices. These factors hinder market growth.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Global Ultra-Portable Internet Devices Market

The global ultra-portable internet devices market was hindered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The global supply halted due to the temporary shutdowns of manufacturing units, causing a huge loss for the market players. The initiation of work-from-home and online schooling required people to stay at home, which declined the need for portable devices.

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Ultra-Portable Internet Devices Market Analysis By Product

The MID segment is expected to be the largest shareholder of the global ultra-portable internet devices market. MIDs include smartphones, tablets, and phablets. Tablets are primarily used for entertainment due to the rapid development in the use of electronics. Tablet users spend over half of their screen time on leisure activities like gaming, reading, or listening to music, while just 15% of their screen time is spent on productive activities like writing or editing videos. Tablets are also replacing PCs, and the recent decrease in PC sales is partially due to the surge in tablet demand. In keeping with this trend, tablets are projected to be in high demand for entertainment purposes.

Global Ultra-Portable Internet Devices Market Analysis By Application

Consumer electronics is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast years. A digital media adaptor connects a computer to a home media system, allowing digital files and audio information to be transferred between the electronic and media devices. Surfing charges and data consumption have increased worldwide due to improved network coverage, innovative technologies, and a reduction in internet usage. Internet data usage has been dominated by video and audio traffic.

As online tech giants like Netflix and Amazon Prime create their own immensely popular series, more people have joined. According to research, half of these app users are willing to sit through video advertisements to continue watching television shows, fueling demand for internet-connected devices such as digital media adapters. In comparison to other types of content, new video content, particularly recent films, has an edge. This increased demand is beneficial to DMAs since it makes it easier for them to join the home media system.

In addition, numerous electrical equipment and gadgets are connected to the home network in smart homes, allowing them to communicate with one another. Digital audio and video-on-demand services may see a lot of activity in the future. Digital media adaptors are increasingly being used in smart homes, which is accelerating the market's growth.

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

The Asia-Pacific market is predicted to develop at the fastest rate due to the growing number of small and medium businesses. The market for ultra-portable mobile devices in the region is expected to develop as internet penetration rises in several of the region's emerging nations. Furthermore, the growing number of people watching OTT (over-the-top) material around the world is expected to enhance the worldwide ultra-portable internet device market in the future years. Furthermore, as the Asia-Pacific population continues to grow, healthcare professionals in emerging economies such as India and China have begun to integrate solutions such as remote audio/video diagnosis, remote surgery, and remote health monitoring via portable devices, resulting in a demand for ultra-portable internet devices. The ultra-portable internet devices market in North America and Europe is driven by the surge in the application of educational tablets in countries like the US, Canada, Sweden, and Denmark.

KEY PARTICIPANTS IN THE GLOBAL ULTRA-PORTABLE INTERNET DEVICES MARKET

The major companies operating in the global ultra-portable internet devices market include Intel (US), Microsoft (US), Dell (US), Cisco (US), HP (US), ASUS (Taiwan), HTC (Taiwan), Sony (Japan), Lenovo (China), Huawei (China), and others.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE GLOBAL ULTRA-PORTABLE INTERNET DEVICES MARKET

• In partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Apple plans to develop its own 5G modems for future iPhones. Apple is planning to use TSMC's 4nm process node, which has yet to be deployed in a commercial device; the modem is said to be designed and tested at 5nm before being mass-produced at 4nm in 2023. In 2023, Apple is projected to transition to self-designed modems, with TSMC serving as the natural manufacturing partner.

• Microsoft has recognized that some machines are unable to launch the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Security solution due to a new issue impacting Windows Server devices. The corporate endpoint security platform (formerly known as Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection or Defender ATP) may fail to start or execute on devices with a Windows Server Core installation. The reported issue primarily affects customers who have installed KB5007206 or later updates on Windows Server 2019 and KB5007205 or later updates on Windows Server 2022.

• Samsung Electronics announced on Wednesday that it will invest USD 17 billion in a state-of-the-art semiconductor chip manufacturing factory in Texas. The advanced semiconductor fab site in Taylor, near Austin, will break construction in the first half of 2022, with the plant expected to be operational in the second half of 2024, according to the South Korean electronics giant. 

• Intel officially launched its next-generation Alder Lake CPUs in November 2021, setting off the company's 12th generation of chips. The company is now preparing to release a mobile version of the same. Intel has already begun distributing them to laptop manufacturers ahead of the launch. The corporation verified the news on Twitter, suggesting that the official launch or announcement will not be far in coming.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL ULTRA-PORTABLE INTERNET DEVICES MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global ultra-portable internet devices market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the product, application, and region.

By Product

• PC (UMPC)

• Mobile (MID) internet devices

By Application

• Entertainment

• Enterprises

• Retail

• Healthcare

• Consumer Electronics

• Education

By Region

• North America

  • The United States

  • Canada

  • Rest of North America

• Europe

  • The United Kingdom

  • Spain

  • Germany

  • Italy

  • France

  • Rest of Europe

• The Asia Pacific

  • India

  • Japan

  • China

  • Australia

  • Singapore

  • Malaysia

  • South Korea

  • New Zealand

  • Southeast Asia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

  • Mexico

  • Rest of LATAM

• The Middle East and Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • Lebanon

  • Jordan

  • Cyprus