As is the case every single year since 2008, for the holiday shopping season, people always spend more than the year before. In 2020 it was $185.88 billion in the US alone, according to Statista. 2021 is projected to hit $206.88 billion.
A lot of that money is going toward new tech. We approve—but not all gadgets are worthwhile purchases. There’s a point of diminishing returns with almost any overpriced item you buy, especially digital toys that depreciate the instant the box is open.
Below are some of the most expensive computing and tech products around this year, many of which we covet nonetheless. And why not? When you need to take out a second mortgage just to afford some toys, you’re in a class by yourself. Not one of these products is a gag, either. They really exist and someone, somewhere can buy them.
Take a gander at what you can’t afford. If you really have money to burn, check out Pricey Tech Gifts That Are Worth the Splurge, and for more practical ideas, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide.
