Calculate if a laptop, headphones, or monitor is worth the price. Our free value calculator compares specs to price and tells you if you're getting a good deal.
Select a product category to calculate value:
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Select Product Category
Choose whether you're evaluating a laptop, headphones, or monitor.
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Enter the Price
Input the product's current price in USD.
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Add Specifications
Fill in the product specs. Use estimates if you're unsure - most product pages list these details.
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Get Your Value Score
The calculator compares your product to category benchmarks and shows if it's a good deal.
Price alone doesn't tell you if something is a good deal. A $500 laptop might be overpriced if it has weak specs, while a $1000 laptop might be a steal with high-end components. Our value calculator helps you see past the price tag to understand what you're really getting for your money.
How is the value score calculated?
The value score considers two factors: how the product's specs compare to category benchmarks, and how the price compares to category averages. A score of 100 means typical value; scores above 100 indicate better-than-average value.
What is a good value score?
Scores of 110+ indicate good value, meaning you're getting more for your money than average. Scores of 130+ are excellent. Scores below 90 suggest you may find better value elsewhere.
Where can I find the spec information?
Product specifications are typically listed on the retailer's product page, manufacturer's website, or in product reviews. For subjective ratings like "build quality," use your best judgment based on reviews.
Is a higher value score always better?
A higher value score means better price-to-performance ratio, but it doesn't account for specific needs. A product with a lower score might still be the right choice if it has features you specifically need.
How do I estimate CPU or GPU scores?
For processors, consider: budget chips (Intel i3, AMD Ryzen 3) = 4-5, mid-range (i5, Ryzen 5) = 6-7, high-end (i7, Ryzen 7) = 8-9, flagship (i9, Ryzen 9) = 10. GPU scores follow similar patterns.
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