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OLED monitors more popular than ever says analyst firm, which makes sense as one of the few good deals left in PC gaming
Analyst firm TrendForce reports a significant surge in OLED monitor shipments, with a 26.1% increase in the last three months and a 98% rise year-over-year, largely driven by the PC gaming market. Adoption is particularly strong for 27-inch QHD monitors, with brands like Asus, Samsung, and MSI leading the market share, indicating a healthy and competitive display sector benefiting consumers.
OLED gaming monitor sales are booming as shipments increase 78% in the first quarter of 2026
OLED monitor shipments surged by 78% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, driven by increased supply of Samsung's QD-OLED panels. Despite a slight dip from the previous quarter, the overall trend indicates strong growth for OLED technology in the PC monitor market. Asus leads sales with a 24% market share, followed by Samsung and MSI.
Trendforce says DDR5 RAM kit prices have fallen 'sharply' in US, Europe and China but that contract memory…
Market analyst Trendforce reports a sharp decline in retail DDR5 RAM kit prices across the US, Europe, and China, attributing it to consumer-driven adjustments rather than a structural demand deterioration. Despite retail price drops, contract prices from major suppliers have remained stable, with strong demand from the server-side and AI sectors. The long-term fundamentals of the memory market appear unchanged, but future trends will depend on the continued growth of the AI industry.
Say what you want about burn-in, sales of OLED PC monitors surged by 92% in 2025
Sales of OLED PC monitors surged by 92% in 2025, reaching 2.735 million units according to Trendforce. This growth is attributed to the popularity of 27-inch 240 Hz QHD models and strong market shares for brands like Asus, Samsung, and MSI. Further growth is expected in 2026.
As if PC hardware news couldn't get any gloomier, one research report suggests mainstream laptop prices could rise…
A TrendForce report indicates that rising prices for PC components like CPUs, DRAM, and SSDs could lead to a 40% increase in mainstream laptop prices. This surge, driven by memory cost increases, could significantly impact the bill of materials for manufacturers like Dell, HP, and Asus. The article questions consumer willingness to pay higher prices, drawing parallels to the GPU market during the COVID-19 pandemic.
