If you’re in the market for a MacBook Pro, then you already know you’re going to pay a lot of money for it. So how long will such an expensive laptop last ?
Apple’s current laptop lineup has two options: the MacBook Air and the MacBook Pro. While many models from both the Air and Pro lineups pack the same Apple silicon chips, they target different users. The Air models are ideal for casual users who want a lightweight yet powerful device they can easily carry around, while the Pro lineup is built for professionals who need exceptional performance and reliability for demanding workloads like video editing, 3D rendering, software development, and more.
Naturally, this kind of performance comes with a higher price tag. At the time of writing, the 14-inch MacBook Pro starts at $1599, and the 16-inch variant starts at $2499. The price increases if you opt for additional internal storage, more RAM, a more powerful chip (like the M4 Pro or M4 Max), AppleCare, or other add-ons. After spending that much, it’s natural to wonder how many years of use you can realistically expect. There isn’t a set number of years after which a MacBook Pro will suddenly stop working. The answer depends on several factors, including how you use it, how well you maintain it, what chip your MacBook has, the kind of work you handle, and sometimes, just plain luck.How long your MacBook should last, according to Apple
Although Apple doesn’t explicitly state how long a MacBook Pro lasts, some of the information Apple discloses can help us make an educated guess. According to Apple, products that it stopped distributing for sale more than five and less than seven years ago are considered „vintage.“ As of now, there are thirteen Mac laptops on Apple’s vintage list, eight of which are MacBook Pros. The most recent MacBook Pro models to make the list are from 2019, suggesting that Apple expects a typical MacBook Pro to remain functional for at least five to seven years.
While the „Vintage“ label typically isn’t a definitive indicator of when a MacBook Pro will stop working, it does signal when Apple may stop offering parts and service for it.
