Recent SSD price hikes are becoming hard to ignore, and the latest numbers show just how quickly storage costs are climbing.
A simple price comparison highlights the speed of the increase. The WD Black SN7100 1TB SSD, for example, was selling for around €69 back in October. Now, that same drive is commonly listed at €99 or more. Market tracking in the United States points to the same direction, suggesting this isn’t a one-off deal change or a single-region issue—it’s a broader trend hitting SSD buyers across the board.
Looking ahead, Framework expects SSD prices to keep rising through the first half of 2026. The main reason echoes what’s already happening with RAM pricing: demand is outpacing supply. High-performance NAND flash memory is increasingly being pulled into large-scale AI workloads and data center expansion, leaving less available inventory for consumer products and pushing prices upward.
For everyday shoppers, this could mean more expensive upgrades and higher laptop prices in 2026. And it may not stop at computers. With storage and memory costs rising, a wide range of electronics could get pricier too, including many smartphones and even gaming hardware like the Nintendo Switch 2. If you’ve been considering an SSD upgrade or a device purchase, the current market signals suggest waiting may not lead to better pricing anytime soon.
