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2025 Technology Lifecycle: Consumer Ownership & Upgrade Insights


This report explores U.S. consumer attitudes and behaviors surrounding the purchase and lifecycle of new technology products and accessories, covering a range of 26 consumer technology items.

Specifically, this report aims to:

  • Measure household technology ownership and purchase intent across the most commonly owned consumer technology products
  • Assess the expected useful life and current age of consumer technology products/accessories
  • Determine new and used/certified refurbished purchase rates
  • Identify factors that lead to the end of useful life for products
  • Gauge the frequency of product upgrades and replacement


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