# Storage prices may not ease substantially until 2029 or 2030

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/how-long-could-hdds-and-ssds-remain-expensive/
- Published: 2026-11-02T21:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T23:19:57+00:00
- Original publisher: Engadget
- Original article: https://www.engadget.com/2302215/how-long-hdd-ssd-stay-expensive/
- Topics: Gadgets

## Key points

- Storage costs remain high amid the chip shortage.
- Modest price relief may begin in 2027.
- Bigger drops may wait until 2029 or 2030.

## Summary

Hard drive and SSD prices are being pushed up by the current chip shortage, though storage has been less affected than RAM, processors and graphics cards. Analysts expect some easing from 2027, but a substantial fall may take until 2029 or 2030, leaving PC builders facing elevated costs for several years.

The outlook differs by drive type: SSDs use flash memory, which is also in short supply, while HDDs remain a lower-cost option for storing large collections of photos, videos and documents. Any early price reductions are expected to be modest, and prices may not return to pre-Covid lows. The article suggests buyers who can wait may find better value after the end of 2027.

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