Are there any alternatives?

On the Windows side, there are a number of powerful but compact laptops, such as the Dell XPS 15 and XPS 17, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme, MSI Creator Z16, Surface Laptop Studio, and many more. These laptops all include discrete Nvidia graphics and most include up to 8-core CPUs as well.

　　There are a variety of reasons to choose one of these laptops over the MacBook Pro. Some are more powerful, some have more interesting designs, and many are cheaper. But none offer the overall package the MacBook Pro does.

　　

How long will it last?

The hope with a laptop this expensive is that it will last at least over five years. The MacBook Pro should be much more easily repaired than in previous generations. While the memory and storage are still soldered on, components such as the battery or the ports seem to be replaceable, which could add years to the life of the MacBook Pro.

　　As always, Apple also offers top-of-the-line customer support in the form of AppleCare+. It’s expensive, but it greatly extends the standard one-year warranty.

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. It’s the best MacBook Pro in over a half a decade, and the best laptop for creators you can buy.