Experts Pick 100 Budget Tech Buys as Memory Prices Spike and Inflation Squeezes Shoppers
Updated
Updated · PCMag · Jun 23
Experts Pick 100 Budget Tech Buys as Memory Prices Spike and Inflation Squeezes Shoppers
1 articles · Updated · PCMag · Jun 23
Summary
A newly updated top-100 budget-tech list highlights low-cost laptops, phones, PCs, TVs, software and accessories aimed at shoppers replacing broken gear without overspending.
High oil costs and soaring memory prices are pushing up prices across personal tech, making value-focused picks more important for buyers seeking quick replacements.
The recommendations span nearly every category, from a $599 MacBook Neo and sub-$200 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G to budget SSDs, routers, printers, cameras and streaming devices.
Several picks stress that deals are narrowing as 2026 component costs rise—especially for RAM and SSDs—while sale events such as Prime Day could still offer meaningful discounts.
The list is updated monthly, positioning it as a rolling guide for inflation-hit consumers trying to balance price, performance and longevity.