Amazon hikes prices on Echos, Kindles, Fire TVs as much as 60% - here's what you'll pay now
Amazon has significantly increased prices on its hardware lineup, including Echo devices, Kindles, and Fire TV sticks, with some items rising by up to 60%. The company attributes these hikes to the rising costs of memory and storage components.
Why it matters
The price adjustments highlight ongoing supply chain pressures and component cost inflation affecting the consumer electronics market.
Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.ZDNET's key takeawaysAmazon has raised prices on Echos, Kindles, and other products.The price of an Echo Dot has risen by 60% to $79.99.Amazon blamed the hikes on the costs of memory and storage chips.Shopping for a new Echo, Kindle, or other Amazon product? You may have to shell out more for the item than you would have less than a week ago.Late last week, Amazon raised prices on several of its key products, according to a review by Fortune. The increases affect a few categories, specifically Echos, Kindles, Fire TV sticks, and Amazon eero routers. Looking at the sheer percentages, the price jumps vary.
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