Purchase plans – Page 2 – MetaFacts TUP Client Portal

January 31, 2023February 15, 2023

Replacement versus growth markets

The dynamics of replacement markets are very different from those dominated by 1st-time buyers or others that primarily include users holding onto their technology. Each technology product is in its unique phase of adoption, with very different positions for smartphones, computers, tablets, and smartwatches.

This TUPdate details consumers’ purchase intentions in the US, Germany, the UK, and Japan. The products analyzed include computers, tablets, smartwatches, printers, and others. For each product category, the analysis splits users into four categories: replacing or adding to what they have, 1st-time buyers, those actively using the technology without plans to update it, and the uninvolved.

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November 8, 2022March 30, 2023

Smartwatch usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

Among Americans, active smartwatch usage has shifted towards traditionally disadvantaged sociodemographic groups and away from those traditionally advantaged. Overall, age is a prominent factor affecting smartwatch usage, with younger Americans having the highest active usage rates. There has been a flattening of the usage profile, with market growth among the youngest and oldest Americans. The smartwatch market is currently a replacement market, with 45% of active smartwatch users having purchase plans versus 14% of those not using a smartwatch. Consequently, the profile of smartwatch users is unlikely to change in the coming year.

This MetaFAQs looks at the five-year profile of American adults who actively use a smartwatch along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age. It also profiles those planning to purchase a smartwatch in the next 12 months.

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November 7, 2022March 30, 2023

Apple Watch usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

Apple Watch usage grew during the pandemic only to shrink below pre-pandemic levels. The shape and composition of the active Apple Watch user base favors younger employed Americans. From 2018 to 2022, active usage dropped overall among historically advantaged groups and rose among those historically disadvantaged. Three historically disadvantaged sociodemographic groups – younger Black, Hispanic, and multi-racial adults – stand out for having higher than average and growing usage.

This TUPdate looks at the five-year profile of American adults who actively use an Apple Watch along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age. It also profiles those planning to purchase an Apple Watch in the next 12 months.

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November 2, 2022March 30, 2023

Any home tower desktop computer usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

Home tower desktop computers have declined in active usage during the pandemic. Most remaining current users are older Americans or not employed outside the household. That may change soon. Purchase plans show strong interest growth among users with the lowest active usage rates.

This TUPdate looks at the profile of American adults who currently use and plan to purchase a home tower desktop computer along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age.

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October 29, 2022February 15, 2023

American first-time and repeat buyer purchase plans

As economic shifts, supply chain issues, and the effects of the pandemic linger, Americans continue to express their interest in technology products. However, their current purchase plans are all over the map, with several vital products experiencing a collapse in buyer interest. Tablets and smartwatches are looking up, printers down, and wireless item trackers are flat as consumers reel through their ups and downs.
This MetaFAQs reports on the purchase plans of online Americans for a smartwatch, printer, smartphone (iPhone or Android), wireless item tracker, home computer, fitness tracker, or tablet. The analysis splits 1st-time buyers from repeat buyers while also reporting on the number of current users without plans and those out of the market.

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October 25, 2022November 13, 2023

Home notebook/laptop computer usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

Home notebooks became a darling of the pandemic as many Americans began working at home. After a surge, market penetration rates have dropped to pre-pandemic levels or below.

Historically disadvantaged groups have had the furthest retreat from regular home notebook use.

Looking ahead, the strongest purchase intentions are among older Adults – Millennials and Gen X. Fewer Gen Z adults are embracing computers, whether fixed or mobile, and Boomers are sticking with the ones they already have.

This TUPdate looks at the profile of American adults who currently use or intend to use a personally owned home notebook/laptop along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age.

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October 24, 2022February 15, 2023

Android smartphone usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

Android smartphones continue to predominate as products for lower and moderate socioeconomic groups, both active users as well as those aspiring to have newer Androids. Several traditionally disadvantaged groups have higher market penetration rates than those historically advantaged. As overall Android smartphone penetration has dropped among Americans during the pandemic, adoption faltered the furthest among disadvantaged groups. However, two upper socioeconomic groups have higher penetration rates than five years earlier.

This TUPdate looks at the profile of American adults who currently use or intend to use an Android smartphone along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age.

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October 23, 2022November 13, 2023

iPhone usage & plans by socioeconomic groups

The Apple iPhone continues to be a product for upper socioeconomic groups, both active users as well as those aspiring to have newer iPhones. Traditionally advantaged groups have higher iPhone market penetration rates than those historically disadvantaged. During the pandemic, iPhone adoption faltered among disadvantaged groups, with 2022 showing a return to broadening penetration.

This TUPdate looks at the profile of American adults who currently use or intend to use an iPhone along several lines: the socioeconomic group they are part of, their life stage, employment status, and age.

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September 15, 2022February 5, 2024

Youthful clamor for smartwatches

Younger adults around the world are showing stronger forward interest in smartwatches than older adults. In the US, Apple Watch leads most strongly among younger than older adults. This MetaFAQs reports on the purchase plans within the coming year for smartwatches, as well as intentions detailed by Apple Watch, Android smartwatches, other smartwatches, and fitness trackers among online adults in the US, Germany, UK, and Japan.

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September 11, 2022November 9, 2022

Work from home experience & purchase plans

Consumer sentiment for technology purchases has faltered with uncertainty around the economy. Also, many workers are unsure about their work from home status in the future.

This TUPdate reports on the purchase plans among online adults worldwide (US, Germany, UK, Japan, China) and in the US. Four types are split out based on their current work from home status and experience before the pandemic. It specifies their plans to acquire a computer, smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, item tracker, printer, smart home technology, and display/monitor.

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