Business IT hardware pricing is expected to increase by 10-15% in the second half of 2026.
For growing teams, that matters.
If you're planning device upgrades, hiring new staff, or refreshing your fleet, waiting could mean paying more — sometimes significantly more.
But there's a smarter way to approach it.
Why Prices Are Increasing
Several forces are pushing hardware costs upward:
In simple terms: the era of stable, low-priced business laptops is shifting.
Why Leasing Makes More Sense in a Rising Market
When prices increase, buying outright becomes riskier.
Leasing changes the equation.
Lock in Pricing Now
Secure devices before further increases hit. Monthly payments are fixed for the lease term — protecting you from mid-cycle cost jumps.
Avoid Capital Shock
Instead of absorbing a higher upfront purchase cost, leasing spreads the expense predictably over 24-36 months.
Scale as You Grow
Hiring one person or fifty? Leasing lets you add devices as needed — without committing to large capital outlays during volatile pricing cycles.
Protect Cashflow
In uncertain markets, preserving capital matters. Leasing keeps budgets stable and forecasting simple.
In a rising-cost environment, leasing isn't just convenient — it's strategic.
Refurbished Devices: A Practical Hedge
Certified refurbished business laptops are likely to be less exposed to new component price volatility.
Because refurb devices come from structured corporate refresh cycles, they aren't tied directly to the latest memory manufacturing spikes.
Refurb isn't just about sustainability — it's about cost control.
How boxit Helps
boxit combines leasing with full device lifecycle management.
We handle
- Lease laptops (new & refurbished)
- Bundle monitors and peripherals
- Enrol devices into Intune
- Tag and track assets
- Collect them at end of lease
- Refurbish or recycle responsibly
You get
- Locked-in lease terms
- Predictable monthly costs
- Structured refresh cycles
- No last-minute procurement panic
Open the box.
Log in.
Get to work.
The Bottom Line
If hardware prices climb 10-15% in late 2026, businesses buying reactively will feel it.
Businesses that:
- Lock in pricing early
- Lease strategically
- Consider refurb options
will be in a much stronger position.
Ready to simplify your work tech?
Lock in predictable monthly pricing before costs rise. Hiring one person or 50? boxit scales with you.