How long does a laptop last?
Typical lifespan
3–8 yr
A portable computer with the screen, keyboard and battery in one folding case.
Typical service life before replacement.
How that compares
Laptop against things of a similar time.
Laptop 3–8 yr
Coffee machine 3–8 yr
Printer 3–10 yr
Tablet 3–8 yr
Tyre 3–10 yr
Electric kettle 3–8 yr
Mallard 3–29 yr
Tasmanian devil 5–8 yr
What that means over time
| Period | How many you would buy |
|---|---|
| Per year | 0.2 replacements |
| Over 10 years | 2 of them |
| Over a 30-year mortgage | 6 of them |
Lifespans are medians under ordinary use, not guarantees. Maintenance, how hard it is used, and build quality move individual examples a long way in both directions — which is why the range above is as wide as it is.
More about a laptop
- How much does a laptop weigh? 0.9–3.2 kg
- How much does a laptop cost? 250–3,500 $
- Laptop vs Games console Side by side
- Laptop vs Tablet Side by side
- Laptop vs Computer monitor Side by side
- Laptop vs Smartphone Side by side
- Laptop vs Desktop computer Side by side
- Laptop vs Projector Side by side
Common questions
- How long does a laptop last?
- A laptop lasts 3–8 yr. Typical service life before replacement.
Related pages
- How much does a laptop weigh? 0.9–3.2 kg
- How much does a laptop cost? 250–3,500 $
- How long does a smartphone last? 2–6 yr
- How long does a television last? 6–12 yr
- How long does a desktop computer last? 4–10 yr
- How long does a games console last? 5–10 yr
- How long does a printer last? 3–10 yr
- How long does a tablet last? 3–8 yr
- How long does a computer monitor last? 5–12 yr
- Laptop vs Games console Side by side
- Laptop vs Tablet Side by side
- Laptop vs Computer monitor Side by side
- Laptop vs Smartphone Side by side
- Laptop vs Desktop computer Side by side
- Laptop vs Projector Side by side
Sources
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place