Laptop prices are set to skyrocket as manufacturers face a perfect storm of supply chain issues and rising demand for powerful processors. The ballooning price of RAM, which makes up around 15-20% of a PC's cost, is having a devastating impact on the industry.
Lenovo, the largest laptop manufacturer, has reportedly warned customers that current prices will expire by January 1st, 2026, paving the way for new price hikes. Industry sources suggest that Dell and other major manufacturers are also considering significant price increases, with rumors of hikes ranging from 15-20% as early as mid-December.
The shortage of DRAM and NAND memory, which is used in both laptops and data centers, has created a perfect storm of supply chain issues. Major semiconductor companies like Samsung and SK Hynix have shifted their focus to supplying AI data centers, leaving consumer brands struggling to keep up with demand.
As a result, even basic models are now being forced to come equipped with at least 16GB of RAM to facilitate on-device AI processing. This trend is expected to hurt smaller brands the most, as they struggle to absorb the increased costs and pass them on to consumers.
OneXPlayer, a boutique gaming PC manufacturer, has already taken drastic measures by halting new orders for its expensive Apex gaming handheld due to fully allocated stock. With prices set to skyrocket, it's likely that this trend will continue across the industry, leaving consumers facing even higher prices in the coming months.
As the holiday season approaches, those looking to buy a new laptop may want to act quickly, as prices are expected to rise significantly in the near future.
Lenovo, the largest laptop manufacturer, has reportedly warned customers that current prices will expire by January 1st, 2026, paving the way for new price hikes. Industry sources suggest that Dell and other major manufacturers are also considering significant price increases, with rumors of hikes ranging from 15-20% as early as mid-December.
The shortage of DRAM and NAND memory, which is used in both laptops and data centers, has created a perfect storm of supply chain issues. Major semiconductor companies like Samsung and SK Hynix have shifted their focus to supplying AI data centers, leaving consumer brands struggling to keep up with demand.
As a result, even basic models are now being forced to come equipped with at least 16GB of RAM to facilitate on-device AI processing. This trend is expected to hurt smaller brands the most, as they struggle to absorb the increased costs and pass them on to consumers.
OneXPlayer, a boutique gaming PC manufacturer, has already taken drastic measures by halting new orders for its expensive Apex gaming handheld due to fully allocated stock. With prices set to skyrocket, it's likely that this trend will continue across the industry, leaving consumers facing even higher prices in the coming months.
As the holiday season approaches, those looking to buy a new laptop may want to act quickly, as prices are expected to rise significantly in the near future.
oh noooo! laptop prices are about to get out of control 
it's like they're going to make even the most basic ones super expensive 
i feel for all those small businesses and gamers who can't afford these new price hikes 
they need to find a way to keep their costs down or pass on the increase to consumers somehow 
they're basically holding us hostage for more money, i don't blame them tho, supply chain issues are a real thing. but still, 15-20% price hikes? that's like a whole new laptop right there! 
ugh i cant even begin to think about buying a new laptop right now its like the whole industry is just gonna price hike and we're stuck with it 
, and we're all just sitting ducks 
. I'm not sure how many of us can afford a decent gaming laptop anyway, so this is just another nail in the coffin 
. Lenovo warning customers that prices will expire by January 2026? Sounds like a clever move to me 
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. Lenovo just warned customers that current prices will expire by Jan 1st 2026... that's like, 8 months from now 
. And Dell is considering price hikes too 
. RAM costs are through the roof 
. The big players like Samsung and SK Hynix are prioritizing their high-end customers (AI data centers) over the regular folks who just want a basic laptop. It's all about supply and demand, but someone's gotta take the hit, right? 
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I'm actually thinking of holding off on buying a new laptop until at least next year, might be worth it to avoid getting ripped off 
and it's not just the big brands that'll get hit either, smaller ones will struggle 2 pay for the increased costs 
Laptop prices are about to get out of control! With supply chain issues and rising demand for powerful processors, it's like a perfect storm 
is hitting the industry. Manufacturers can't keep up with the shortage of RAM (DRAM and NAND memory) which makes up a big chunk of laptop costs. That means even basic models need at least 16GB of RAM just to handle AI processing 
, because prices are expected to skyrocket soon. I'd say, be prepared for a price hike of at least 15-20% 
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