2010 vs 2011 MBP battery life

[kettlecorn]

So I read that they are the same or am I mistaken? The 7 hour change from the 10 is actually a change in a more accurate testing my Apple?

Those who made the switch from the 2010 MBP, would you say its about equal, more or less battery life?

 

[akasch]

I didn't switch from a 2010, but I can tell you that while doing basic web browsing, word, and excel I can get 7 hours on my 2011 15 in 2.2 i7 but if I do anything more such as watch video or transfer files that number drops to around 4-5.

 

[drjsway]

The 2011 has roughly 1 hour more battery life. The 2010 would be rated at 6 hours using new battery test.

For the second year in a row, the 13-inch MacBook Pro has made another leap in battery life. Matching the promises made by Apple, the 13-inch Pro's integrated battery lasted 6 hours and 58 minutes using our video playback battery drain test. That's far and away the best battery life on any laptop--Netbooks included--and is so good that you'll probably be able to carry your MacBook Pro for the day and leave your charger behind, if you're so bold. It's also an hour better than last year's 13-inch MacBook Pro.

Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/laptops/apple-macbook-pro-winter/4505-3121_7-34512748-2.html#ixzz1FQRNrawz