If a new Mac or iPad was on your shopping list, you'll want to know this: Apple has raised its Singapore prices across the Mac and iPad lines, effective immediately in late June 2026. Some models are up by as much as S$600. The cause is a worldwide memory-chip crunch fuelled by the AI boom — and Apple says it can no longer absorb it.
> The silver lining: iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods are unchanged (for now). The hit is on Macs, iPads and a few accessories.
How much more — the full Singapore list
Macs
| Model | Old | New | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook (entry) | S$899 | S$999 | +S$100 |
| MacBook Air 13" | S$1,599 | S$1,899 | +S$300 |
| MacBook Air 15" | S$1,899 | S$2,199 | +S$300 |
| MacBook Pro 14" | S$2,999 | S$3,499 | +S$500 |
| MacBook Pro 16" | S$3,649 | S$3,999 | +S$350 |
| iMac | S$1,799 | S$2,099 | +S$300 |
| Mac Studio | S$2,899 | S$3,499 | +S$600 |
iPads & more
| Model | Old | New | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPad mini | S$699 | S$849 | +S$150 |
| iPad Air | S$899 | S$1,149 | +S$250 |
| iPad Pro | S$1,499 | S$1,799 | +S$300 |
| Vision Pro | S$4,999 | S$5,299 | +S$300 |
| HomePod | S$432.95 | S$499 | +S$66 |
| HomePod mini | S$140.25 | S$179 | +S$39 |
| Apple TV 4K | S$199 | S$299 | +S$100 |
*Starting prices for base configurations; figures via HardwareZone Singapore. Confirm the live price on apple.com/sg before buying.*
Why prices went up
The increases are down to a global shortage of memory and storage chips. AI companies are buying up vast quantities of DRAM and NAND flash to build data centres, pushing component prices sharply higher — reports point to DRAM up ~50% and NAND up over 90% quarter-on-quarter in early 2026. Apple had been absorbing the higher costs, but CEO Tim Cook called the increases "unavoidable."
What's NOT affected
For now, the iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods are spared and cost the same. That said, some analysts warn an iPhone price rise could follow later in the year if memory prices keep climbing — so this may not be the end of it.
Buying smart
- Need a Mac or iPad soon? If you were already going to buy, sooner rather than later avoids any further hikes — but don't panic-buy something you don't need.
- Check education pricing. Students and educators get a discount on Macs and iPads via Apple's Education Store, which softens the new prices.
- Consider the previous generation or certified refurbished. Apple's refurbished store and authorised resellers often have older-but-capable models at lower prices.
- Watch trade-in and bank/card promos. Trade-ins and instalment or card deals can offset some of the increase.
- iPhone unchanged. If you're upgrading a phone rather than a computer, there's no price pressure to rush.
Related
- [Singapore Electricity Tariffs Set to Rise from July 2026](/article/singapore-electricity-tariff-rise-july-2026) — another cost-of-living squeeze
- [Best Singapore Promos & Deals This June 2026](/article/best-singapore-promos-deals-june-2026) — where to save elsewhere
*Singapore prices via HardwareZone Singapore; global context and reasons via 9to5Mac, MacRumors, TechCrunch and CBC News. Prices and availability are set by Apple and can change at any time — confirm the current price at apple.com/sg before purchasing. Cover image: stock photo (Pexels), illustrative.*
