If you don’t have Apple care then the cost of a new battery is $129 -$199 depending on the MacBook model. Macbook Pros made before 2012 can’t update to Catalina since these older laptops are no longer supported. When considering a MacBook battery replacement: keep in mind that If your laptop is over 8 years old it may not be able to update to the latest operating system. It could last you much longer if you took care of your battery and use Safari (rather than chrome) with minimal apps running in the background. Most replace their battery at the 5 year mark. Many may want a new laptop and the battery running out is just a good reason to make the upgrade. If you are not looking to buy a new laptop, then it is worth replacing your MacBook Pro battery when there are no other performance issues and if your MacBook is younger than 6 years old. Is it worth replacing a MacBook Pro battery? Most will want to replace the battery at this time if they are out working on their laptops at coffee shops or WeWork.

How long does a MacBook battery last before replacement? The truth is that the MacBook Pro battery will likely last you 5 years before replacement, however at 4 years in I was only able to use my laptop for 1-2 hours max before I had to plug the power cord back in.