Laptop prices may rise in 2027 as memory costs stay high, TrendForce says
The research firm expects notebook shipments to dip in 2027 and says brands may pass higher part costs on to buyers.
A research company thinks laptops could cost more next year. The parts inside, like memory, are getting pricey. If you need a laptop soon, it may help to plan ahead.
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If you plan to buy a laptop, prices could be higher next year, but TrendForce gives no exact figure.
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The details
- In Q3 2026, CPU, DRAM and SSD made up 68% of the parts cost of a mainstream $900 notebook.
- TrendForce's base case is a low-single-digit drop in 2027 shipments; high-single-digit if costs stay high.
- DRAM supply is likely to stay tight in 2027 because of AI demand.
- NAND limits are expected to ease in the second half of 2027.
- China's share of notebook production may pass 80% in 2027, if tariffs do not rise.
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