Upgrading 2013 MBP

[Awc8587]

Hey ya, I've had my MBP since 2013 and thought it was time to upgrade. I currently have my eye on the MBP13 that's $1799. Is it worth the upgrade over my current one? My current laptop isn't lagging or anything but I felt after 6 years, may be time for a new one?

 

[Broadus]

If it’s not lagging and performs well, I would continue using it. There may be a redesign next year that could be something to look forward to.

 

[QCassidy352]

I, too, have a 2013 MBP. It has 256 GB SSD and 8 GB RAM. It cost $1500 six years ago and still runs great today.

The $1800 13" MBP now on sale has... 256 GB SSD and 8 GB RAM. Now, obviously those components are a lot faster than the six-year-old versions in mine, but it actually costs $300 more to get the same storage and RAM as six years ago. That's... not how this is supposed to work.

Mine also has a better keyboard, MagSafe, and ports I use every day.

If my current MBP were to die tomorrow, I'm not sure what I'd do because I love macOS, but to my mind, the value is not there - at all - on Apple's current lineup of laptops.

 

[ruslan120]

Same opinion here.

I’ve been maximizing on my current 2013, upgraded the storage (to 2TB) and added an eGPU to make video editing manageable to make it to 2020.