Laptop prices could soar by at least 20% in 2026, not just due to higher DRAM costs

[Redaktion]

Dozens of new laptops are expected to debut at CES in January – and they are likely going to be much more expensive than their predecessors. Rising component costs, particularly surging DRAM prices, are reportedly set to drive list prices up by at least 20%

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Laptop-prices-could-soar-by-at-least-20-in-2026-not-just-due-to-higher-DRAM-costs.1176288.0.html

[Phil995511]

Prices are already too high, raising them further will stop people from buying new equipment.

Or people will buy cheap Chinese equipment.

[Julian M]

Prices are already too high, raising them further will stop people from buying new equipment.

Or people will buy cheap Chinese equipment.

Well this is a real possibility, at least for countries hit by the Trump's insane tariffs - totally out of desperation too, as doing business with China brings its toll.

[Wishful thinking]

Or people will buy cheap Chinese equipment.

How exactly is that gonna happen with tarrifs?