The 12 Most Ridiculously Overpriced Apple Products: A Historical Ranking
Exploring Apple’s Most Outrageous Price Tags—From Gold Watches to $1,000 Monitor Stands
Apple is synonymous with premium design, but occasionally, that “premium” label stretches into the realm of the absurd. While fans often happily pay the “Apple tax” for ecosystem integration and build quality, some products have tested the limits of loyalty with jaw-dropping price tags that defy logic.
From golden watches to $1,000 monitor stands, here is a look at the 12 most notoriously overpriced products in Apple’s history, ranked by sheer audacity.
12. The Polishing Cloth (2021)
Price: $19
It became an instant meme upon release. For nearly $20, Apple sold a 6.3-inch square of non-abrasive fabric. While it cleans screens effectively, the markup compared to standard microfiber cloths is undeniable. It’s the cheapest item on this list, yet arguably one of the boldest statements of brand power.
11. Crossbody Strap (2025)
Price: $59
Launched alongside the iPhone 17, this simple strap made of recycled PET yarn costs nearly $60—and that doesn’t even include the required $39 case. When third-pa…
