Framework slams Dell for memory price gouging

Framework calls out Dell (and Apple) for memory price-gouging

In response to a post on X/Twitter about Dell’s memory pricing, Framework called out Dell by highlighting its own memory prices. Dell’s upgrade from 16GB to 32GB of LPDDR5X cost $550, whereas Framework’s upgrade cost was $80.

Framework admitted that it would “need to increase our memory pricing soon”. Once they receive new memory shipments (which will be priced higher), they will be forced to increase their memory pricing. That said, Framework has decided not to increase the pricing of the RAM it already has in stock. This memory was purchased when memory pricing was lower.

Unlike Dell, Framework isn’t using the memory shortage to inflate the price of the RAM it has in stock. That’s price gouging. However, when Framework eventually resupplies, it will need to increase its RAM prices. Simply put, they can’t sell their memory at a loss.

We are going to need to increase our memory pricing soon, but we won’t use this as an excuse to gouge customers like @Dell apparently has and that @Apple does as their norm.

— Framework (@FrameworkPuter) December 9, 2025

Most companies are increasing their memory prices while they still have a plentiful supply

RAM prices have shot up everywhere, and it’s likely that a lot of those memory kits have been sitting in warehouses for months (if not longer). A lot of the high-cost memory kits sitting at retailers were not purchased at today’s inflated prices. Companies have seen memory prices rise and have raised their own pricing accordingly. That means that they will make huge profits if/when their memory kits sell. After all, they purchased these memory modules at low prices.

Framework has decided not to impose unnecessary price increases on its customers. That said, once Framework is forced to resupply, it will be forced to raise its prices. Regardless, it is good to see that not all companies are cash-hungry vampires.

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