392 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly link posts (71%).
r/hardware Traffic & Engagement r/hardware Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/hardware Most Active Times When r/hardware Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/hardware Flair Performance r/hardware Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| News | 191 (48.7%) | 124 |
| Discussion | 98 (25.0%) | 49 |
| Info | 35 (8.9%) | 87 |
| Review | 32 (8.2%) | 51 |
| Rumor | 19 (4.8%) | 105 |
| Video Review | 11 (2.8%) | 49 |
| Removed | Excessive Posting | 6 (1.5%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/hardware Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hardware
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| amd | 45 (11.5%) | 111 | 31 |
| memory | 39 (9.9%) | 123 | 31 |
| samsung | 31 (7.9%) | 88 | 23 |
| nvidia | 31 (7.9%) | 103 | 35 |
| chip | 30 (7.7%) | 74 | 22 |
| intel | 25 (6.4%) | 100 | 40 |
| dram | 22 (5.6%) | 167 | 53 |
| prices | 21 (5.4%) | 166 | 53 |
| hardware | 21 (5.4%) | 137 | 72 |
| first | 20 (5.1%) | 67 | 19 |
r/hardware Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hardware
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| tomshardware.com | 33 | 229 |
| youtube.com | 30 | 65 |
| notebookcheck.net | 13 | 96 |
| techpowerup.com | 12 | 204 |
| videocardz.com | 9 | 77 |
| tweaktown.com | 8 | 162 |
| phoronix.com | 7 | 101 |
| reuters.com | 7 | 78 |
| servethehome.com | 6 | 68 |
| bloomberg.com | 5 | 225 |
r/hardware Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hardware
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
[Gamers Nexus] DO NOT BUY: LG’s Spyware TVs, Monitors, and Wiretapping Concerns
Huawei is building its own DRAM fab, and it could reshape RAM prices for everyone
Smart TVs are cheap partly because manufacturers collect and sell viewing data through ACR. You can opt out, but that choice is often hard to find and easy to misunderstand.
Framework nearly doubles memory pricing for 32GB, 64GB Laptop 13 Pro overnight — CEO says absorbing LPCAMM2 supplier hikes would put 'our ability to operate at real financial risk' | Tom's Hardware
You can now use your Sony headphones as a free real-time head tracker for race and flight simulators on PC, several hundred games already supported — enthusiast creates open-source app that translates live sensor data into in-game camera controls
Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles
"Am I going back to PS4 days?" - Former PlayStation leader Shuhei Yoshida has tried the Steam Machine, and he doesn't sound very impressed
Most Redditors have no idea how the DRAM market works
Chinese CXMT to Match Micron's DRAM Manufacturing Capacity This Year
Wired headphone sales are exploding. What's with the Bluetooth backlash?
r/hardware Audience Overlap r/hardware Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/hardware FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hardware
What's the best time to post on r/hardware?
Based on posting volume, r/hardware is most active on Wednesdays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hardware?
r/hardware averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hardware get?
Posts on r/hardware average about 91 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hardware get most?
On r/hardware, most posts are link posts (71%)