Device Depreciation Guide 2026
How fast does your device lose value? Rates based on live buyback prices across 10,000+ models — updated daily.
Price data refreshed daily · Depreciation curves last reviewed: October 2026 · Sources cited below each category
Depreciation at a Glance
| Category | 1 Year | 2 Years | 3 Years | Buyback range | Models |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💻MacBook | −35% | −50% | −65% | $50–$1838 | 302 |
| 📱iPhone | −48% | −64% | −76% | $50–$450 | 128 |
| 📱iPad | −35% | −50% | −68% | $50–$600 | 72 |
| 🖥️iMac | −35% | −52% | −67% | $50–$720 | 28 |
| 🖥️Mac Mini | −35% | −52% | −67% | $65–$257 | 9 |
💻 MacBook Depreciation
MacBooks lose approximately 35% of their value in the first year. We track 302 macbook models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$1,838 · Median offer: $363 · Average offer: $429
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −10% | $900 | ~$327 |
| 6mo | −20% | $800 | ~$290 |
| 9mo | −28% | $720 | ~$261 |
| 1yr | −35% | $650 | ~$236 |
| 1.5yr | −43% | $570 | ~$207 |
| 2yr | −50% | $500 | ~$182 |
| 2.5yr | −58% | $420 | ~$152 |
| 3yr | −65% | $350 | ~$127 |
Depreciation curve source: TechParasol MacBook Depreciation Study · Buyback price data: live from 302 models as of October 2026
Get a live quote for your macbook →📱 iPhone Depreciation
iPhones lose approximately 48% of their value in the first year. We track 128 iphone models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$450 · Median offer: $223 · Average offer: $210
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −18% | $820 | ~$183 |
| 6mo | −30% | $700 | ~$156 |
| 9mo | −40% | $600 | ~$134 |
| 1yr | −48% | $520 | ~$116 |
| 1.5yr | −58% | $420 | ~$94 |
| 2yr | −64% | $360 | ~$80 |
| 2.5yr | −70% | $300 | ~$67 |
| 3yr | −76% | $240 | ~$54 |
Depreciation curve source: SellCell Annual Depreciation Report · Buyback price data: live from 128 models as of October 2026
Get a live quote for your iphone →📱 iPad Depreciation
iPads lose approximately 35% of their value in the first year. We track 72 ipad models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$600 · Median offer: $105 · Average offer: $162
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −10% | $900 | ~$95 |
| 6mo | −20% | $800 | ~$84 |
| 9mo | −30% | $700 | ~$74 |
| 1yr | −35% | $650 | ~$68 |
| 1.5yr | −43% | $570 | ~$60 |
| 2yr | −50% | $500 | ~$53 |
| 2.5yr | −60% | $400 | ~$42 |
| 3yr | −68% | $320 | ~$34 |
Depreciation curve source: SellCell Smartphone & Tech Depreciation Report 2022 · Buyback price data: live from 72 models as of October 2026
Get a live quote for your ipad →🖥️ iMac Depreciation
iMacs lose approximately 35% of their value in the first year. We track 28 imac models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$720 · Median offer: $390 · Average offer: $352
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −10% | $900 | ~$351 |
| 6mo | −18% | $820 | ~$320 |
| 9mo | −27% | $730 | ~$285 |
| 1yr | −35% | $650 | ~$254 |
| 1.5yr | −44% | $560 | ~$218 |
| 2yr | −52% | $480 | ~$187 |
| 2.5yr | −60% | $400 | ~$156 |
| 3yr | −67% | $330 | ~$129 |
Depreciation curve source: MaKaiTeeTum Apple Device Depreciation Comparison · Buyback price data: live from 28 models as of October 2026
Get a live quote for your imac →🖥️ Mac Mini Depreciation
Mac Minis lose approximately 35% of their value in the first year. We track 9 mac mini models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $65–$257 · Median offer: $86 · Average offer: $134
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −10% | $900 | ~$77 |
| 6mo | −18% | $820 | ~$71 |
| 9mo | −27% | $730 | ~$63 |
| 1yr | −35% | $650 | ~$56 |
| 1.5yr | −44% | $560 | ~$48 |
| 2yr | −52% | $480 | ~$41 |
| 2.5yr | −60% | $400 | ~$34 |
| 3yr | −67% | $330 | ~$28 |
Depreciation curve source: MaKaiTeeTum Apple Device Depreciation Comparison · Buyback price data: live from 9 models as of October 2026
Get a live quote for your mac mini →When to Sell for Maximum Value
iPhones: Sell in July or August, before Apple announces new models in September. Prices drop approximately 15% on announcement day alone.
MacBooks: Sell before WWDC (June) or Apple's fall event (October). New chip generations cause the biggest drops in older model values.
Gaming Laptops: Sell before new GPU launches from NVIDIA (typically January at CES) or AMD. New GPU generations make older models obsolete faster than any other category.
General rule: Every month you wait, your device loses 2–5% more value. The best time to sell is always today.
Methodology
Depreciation curves are based on peer-reviewed market research including SellCell's annual Smartphone & Tech Depreciation Report, TechParasol's MacBook Depreciation Study, and TechTimes' ownership cost analysis.
Buyback price ranges (min, max, median, average) are computed live from our catalog of 10,000+ published models and refresh daily. These represent offers for devices in good condition — actual offers vary by specific model, storage, condition, and defects selected at quote time. All buyback offers have a minimum of $50 — this is our lowest accepted value regardless of model or condition.
The "est. on median offer" column applies the depreciation curve to the current median buyback price — showing roughly what a median device in that category would be worth at each age point if its value declines at the category's historical rate.
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