The PC Price Index
Whole-system price data across the market · as of 2026-09-25 · updated continuously
Across 10,263 in-stock systems from 110 brands, the median matched-model price is flat over the last 7 days (6,703 models observed at both ends of the window).
Where prices stand
| Category | In-stock models | Median price | Typical range | Median discount | 7-day change | Cheapest by tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laptops | 1,358 | $1,799 | $1,300 – $2,700 | −24% | 0.0% (1,337) | Value table → |
| Desktops | 1,255 | $2,439 | $1,659 – $3,500 | −13% | 0.0% (1,024) | Value table → |
| Mini PCs | 913 | $990 | $453 – $1,735 | −20% | 0.0% (879) | Value table → |
| Servers | 711 | $6,399 | $3,299 – $24,961 | −32% | 0.0% (629) | Value table → |
| Workstations | 569 | $5,599 | $3,219 – $11,980 | −32% | 0.0% (477) | Value table → |
| Keyboards | 509 | $109 | $70 – $160 | −21% | — | Value table → |
| Single-Board Computers | 431 | $370 | $219 – $790 | −34% | 0.0% (424) | Value table → |
| Monitors | 340 | $400 | $230 – $700 | −22% | — | Value table → |
| Memory | 338 | $327 | $145 – $560 | −24% | 0.0% (209) | Value table → |
| Network Switches | 332 | $621 | $249 – $2,352 | −20% | 0.0% (113) | Value table → |
| PC Cases | 278 | $130 | $95 – $180 | −18% | 0.0% (276) | Value table → |
| Mice | 275 | $50 | $30 – $100 | −20% | — | Value table → |
| Headsets | 266 | $100 | $60 – $160 | −20% | — | Value table → |
| Storage Drives | 226 | $409 | $206 – $690 | −31% | 0.0% (51) | Value table → |
| UPS & Battery Backup | 187 | $540 | $170 – $1,800 | — | — | Value table → |
| Wi-Fi & Wireless | 164 | $299 | $149 – $1,099 | −27% | — | Value table → |
| All-in-Ones | 154 | $1,399 | $1,070 – $1,725 | −19% | 0.0% (152) | Value table → |
| Routers | 145 | $199 | $100 – $450 | — | 0.0% (67) | Value table → |
| Signage Players | 139 | $1,120 | $750 – $2,099 | −8% | 0.0% (133) | Value table → |
| CPU Coolers | 127 | $120 | $70 – $160 | — | 0.0% (127) | Value table → |
| Case Fans | 121 | $70 | $35 – $85 | — | — | Value table → |
| Rack PDUs | 118 | $618 | $219 – $1,500 | — | — | Value table → |
| NAS | 110 | $639 | $369 – $1,450 | −15% | 0.0% (105) | Value table → |
| Firewall Appliances | 103 | $349 | $253 – $483 | — | 0.0% (103) | Value table → |
| Power Supplies | 101 | $150 | $105 – $195 | −18% | 0.0% (101) | Value table → |
| Thin Clients | 101 | $869 | $679 – $1,069 | — | 0.0% (101) | Value table → |
| Docks & Hubs | 98 | $64 | $20 – $170 | −17% | — | Value table → |
| KVM Switches | 95 | $420 | $229 – $699 | — | — | Value table → |
| CPUs | 92 | $312 | $231 – $432 | — | 0.0% (92) | Value table → |
| Liquid Cooling | 90 | $12 | $8 – $56 | — | — | Value table → |
| Chromebooks | 88 | $569 | $489 – $694 | −30% | 0.0% (88) | Value table → |
| Network Adapters | 85 | $90 | $39 – $281 | −19% | — | Value table → |
| Webcams | 71 | $350 | $130 – $2,299 | −13% | — | Value table → |
| Gaming Handhelds | 67 | $140 | $87 – $579 | — | 0.0% (67) | Value table → |
| Storage | 64 | $7,816 | $499 – $16,718 | −10% | 0.0% (52) | Value table → |
| Tablets | 47 | $900 | $570 – $1,300 | — | 0.0% (47) | Value table → |
| Phones | 35 | $800 | $520 – $1,200 | — | 0.0% (35) | Value table → |
| Graphics Cards | 27 | $830 | $470 – $1,350 | — | — (1) | Value table → |
| Speakers | 15 | $147 | $70 – $250 | — | — | Value table → |
| Chromebox | 10 | $719 | $399 – $858 | — | 0.0% (10) | Value table → |
Typical range is the middle half of prices (25th to 75th percentile). Median discount is the median markdown against a plausible list price, where one exists. Open a category for its brand league table and price distribution.
Biggest price drops (7 days)
| Model | Category | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivobook 15 Laptop (F1502) | Laptops | $400 | $100 | -75.0% |
| ASUS Chromebook CX1 (CX1400) | Chromebooks | $350 | $150 | -57.1% |
| Dell Pro Precision 7 T1 Desktop | Workstations | $2,661 | $1,278 | -52.0% |
| U8-725 | NAS | $10,000 | $4,999 | -50.0% |
| HP OmniBook 7 Laptop 17t-dc000 | Laptops | $1,560 | $800 | -48.7% |
| HP Z2 Tower G1i Workstation Desktop PC | Workstations | $6,553 | $3,406 | -48.0% |
| Dell Pro Precision 7 T1 Desktop | Workstations | $2,409 | $1,278 | -46.9% |
| HP OmniBook 5 Laptop 14t-hk000 | Laptops | $1,500 | $800 | -46.7% |
Biggest price increases (7 days)
| Model | Category | Was | Now | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vivobook Go 15 OLED (E1504F) | Laptops | $250 | $450 | +80.0% |
| HP OmniBook 5 Laptop 16T-CF000 | Laptops | $530 | $950 | +79.2% |
| HP Chromebook 14a-nk0141nr, ChromeOS | Chromebooks | $280 | $500 | +78.6% |
| ThinkCentre M75s Gen 5 (AMD) Small Form Factor | Desktops | $1,318 | $2,339 | +77.5% |
| ASUS ExpertBook BM1 (BM1503) | Laptops | $400 | $700 | +75.0% |
| ASUS ExpertBook BM1 (BM1403) | Laptops | $400 | $700 | +75.0% |
| HP OmniBook 5 Laptop 14z-hm000 | Laptops | $650 | $1,130 | +73.8% |
| HP OmniBook 5 Laptop 14-he000 | Laptops | $760 | $1,320 | +73.7% |
Methodology
The index tracks manufacturer-listed prices for complete systems (laptops, desktops, mini PCs, all-in-ones, servers, NAS and more) across 110 brands in the Plug PCs catalog, in USD. Movement is matched-model: each product's current price is compared to its own price 7 days earlier, and the figure shown is the median of those per-product changes. Models added or removed inside the window do not move the index. Snapshot statistics cover in-stock, USD-priced, new machines only; a refurbished or open-box price is a price for a different good and would distort every median. List prices that never sold are excluded from discount figures. The movers lists exclude moves beyond ±80% and machines with implausibly inflated list prices, since those come from configuration changes and list-price theater. Prices are re-checked continuously against each manufacturer's store.
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