Tech price report, November 2026
The same model, matched across the stores we check in the US, the UK and Australia: how far apart the cheapest and the dearest store are, category by category. Last updated November 2, 2026. Free to quote with a link.
| All categories | United States | United Kingdom | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stores in stock | 123 | 122 | 124 |
| Products priced | 12,852 | 15,731 | 19,622 |
| Shopping around saves 10%+ | 23% | 50% | 35% |
| Median gap, cheapest vs dearest | 0% | 10% | 1% |
Where shopping around pays, by category
For products two or more stores sell in stock: the share where the cheapest store is at least 10% under the dearest, for the same model and size. Many products sell at the same list price everywhere, so this, not the average, is where comparing earns its keep.
| Category | 🇺🇸 US | 🇬🇧 UK | 🇦🇺 AU |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phones | — | 58% | 46% |
| Tablets | 0% | 33% | 27% |
| Smartwatches | 0% | — | 26% |
| Laptops | 0% | 23% | 20% |
| Desktop PCs | 0% | 47% | 6% |
| Monitors | 68% | 48% | 25% |
| Printers | — | 47% | 60% |
| Wi-Fi & Networking | — | 43% | 17% |
| Graphics Cards | — | 20% | 30% |
| CPUs | — | 90% | 42% |
| SSDs & Storage | — | — | 13% |
| Motherboards | — | 33% | 38% |
| TVs | 46% | 10% | 40% |
| Soundbars | 14% | 41% | 28% |
| Headphones & Earbuds | 20% | 39% | 28% |
| Speakers | 20% | 19% | 29% |
| Consoles | — | — | 0% |
| Cameras | 10% | 29% | 35% |
| Drones | 33% | 33% | 17% |
| Robot Vacuums | — | — | 33% |
| Stick & Cordless Vacuums | — | 14% | 32% |
| Air Fryers | — | 14% | 31% |
| Coffee Machines | 4% | 35% | 36% |
| Fridges & Freezers | — | 38% | 31% |
| Washing Machines & Dryers | — | 30% | 29% |
| Dishwashers | — | 35% | 22% |
| LEGO | — | 92% | 74% |
| Small Kitchen Appliances | 6% | 34% | 47% |
| Coffee Grinders & Gear | 21% | 75% | 33% |
| Hair Dryers & Stylers | — | 29% | 43% |
| BBQs & Pizza Ovens | 18% | 52% | 13% |
A dash: fewer than three products to compare there. Outright prices only (no plans), in stock, in each country's own currency, before delivery.
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