Archive · 12 Oct 2026
Memory Shortage Raises Laptop Prices; Five Models Under Rs. 60,000
Laptop prices are rising because computer makers need memory chips, but there are not enough available.
AI data centers are buying a lot of memory, leaving less for laptops and phones.
That makes RAM and storage drives more expensive.
Experts quoted in the article say prices may stay high for a while, possibly into 2027.
The article lists five laptops costing less than Rs.
60,000 on Amazon.
They include options with different processors, screen sizes, and amounts of memory.
The Lenovo V15 G4 has 16GB of RAM, while the Acer Aspire One is the least expensive listed.
Buyers are advised to check the current price, seller, warranty, and specifications before ordering.
A global memory-chip shortage, driven partly by AI data-center demand, is pushing up laptop prices.
RAM and SSDs, once about 5% of a laptop’s cost, now account for an estimated 20% to 30%.
Industry estimates cited in the article project price increases of up to 35% or 45%, with pressure possibly lasting into 2027.
Five Amazon options under Rs. 60,000 are listed: Lenovo V15 G4, Dell 15, Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, ASUS Vivobook 15, and Acer Aspire One.
The listed deal prices range from Rs. 40,990 for the Acer Aspire One to Rs. 57,490 for the Lenovo V15 G4; sale prices may change.
- Who
- Laptop buyers in India; the article also cites ASUS India executive Arnold Su and IDC India analyst Bharath Shenoy.
- What
- Laptop prices are rising amid a memory-chip shortage, and the article recommends five models priced under Rs. 60,000.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026, and discusses Diwali sales and price expectations through 2027.
- Where
- India, including offers listed on Amazon.
- Why
- Strong demand for memory from AI data centers is contributing to higher RAM and SSD costs.
Buyers who need a laptop now
Buyers who can wait or upgrade
Whether to buy during the sale
Buyers who need a laptop now
The article says buyers who need a laptop soon may find sales, bank offers, and no-cost EMI useful, since analysts do not expect memory prices to fall this year.
Buyers who can wait or upgrade
If a current laptop still works, the article suggests upgrading its RAM or SSD, where possible, as a potentially cheaper alternative to buying a new one.
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
- Estimated current share of laptop cost for memory and storage
- 20% to 30%, compared with about 5% previously, according to the article
- ASUS price projection
- Arnold Su said ASUS expected laptop prices to rise by as much as 45% by the third quarter of 2026 compared with December 2025.
- India price projection
- A March report cited by Storyboard18 said laptop and desktop prices in India could rise by up to 35% in 2026.
- Potential duration of price pressure
- IDC India analyst Bharath Shenoy estimated six to seven quarters, with possible relief in the second half of 2027.
- Listed deal-price range
- Rs. 40,990 to Rs. 57,490
- Five recommended models
- Lenovo V15 G4; Dell 15; Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3; ASUS Vivobook 15 (2026); Acer Smartchoice Aspire One