At the Electronics Store
Use these phrases when shopping for electronics to compare models, ask about specs and warranties, and make a confident purchase.
Key Phrases
너라면 둘 중에 뭐 살 것 같아?
casualneoramyeon dul junge mwo sal geot gata?
If it were you, which of the two would you buy?
Only use with a close friend shopping with you.
어떤 모델이 제일 잘 나가요?
neutraleotteon moderi jeil jal nagayo?
Which model sells the best?
A natural everyday way to ask staff what is popular.
이거 두 개 차이점이 뭐야?
casualigeo du gae chaijeomi mwoya?
What's the difference between these two?
Casual form for comparing items with a friend.
이 두 모델은 차이점이 뭐예요?
neutrali du modereun chaijeomi mwoyeyo?
What's the difference between these two models?
Standard polite way to ask staff for a comparison.
이거 내 폰이랑 연결돼?
casualigeo nae ponirang yeongyeoldwae?
Does this connect to my phone?
Asking a friend if it works with your phone.
제가 쓰는 핸드폰이랑 호환되나요?
neutraljega sseuneun haendeuponirang hohwandoenayo?
Is this compatible with the phone I use?
Standard everyday phrase to check device compatibility.
맥북에도 연결해서 쓸 수 있습니까?
politemaekbugedo yeongyeolhaeseo sseul su isseumnikka?
Can I connect and use it with a MacBook too?
Very formal, appropriate when talking to store management or official staff.
생각보다 비싸네. 좀 더 싼 건 없을까?
casualsaenggakboda bissane. jom deo ssan geon eopseulkka?
It's more expensive than I thought. I wonder if there's anything cheaper?
Thinking out loud or talking to a friend about the price.
예산이 부족해서 그런데, 조금 더 싼 모델은 없나요?
neutralyesani bujokhaeseo geureonde, jogeum deo ssan modereun eomnayo?
I'm on a tight budget, so are there any slightly cheaper models?
A polite way to ask for a budget-friendly option.
저장 용량은 얼마나 되나요?
neutraljeojang yongnyangeun eolmana doenayo?
How much storage capacity does it have?
무상 보증 기간은 얼마나 돼요?
neutralmusang bojeung giganeun eolmana dwaeyo?
How long is the free warranty period?
고장 나면 교환이 가능합니까?
politegojang namyeon gyohwani ganeunghamnikka?
Is exchange possible if it breaks?
Formal inquiry about the store's exchange policy.
기본 구성품에 충전기도 포함되어 있어요?
neutralgibon guseongpume chungjeongido pohamdoeeo isseoyo?
Is a charger also included in the basic package?
이걸로 할게.
casualigeollo halge.
I'll go with this one.
Telling your friend which one you've decided on.
이걸로 할게요. 새 상품으로 주세요.
neutraligeollo halgeyo. sae sangpumeuro juseyo.
I'll take this one. Please give me a new one.
Telling the staff your final decision and asking for a boxed item.