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: September 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 | 286 |
| 💻Windows Laptop | −45% | −65% | −78% | $50–$1539 | 4,193 |
| 🎮Gaming Laptop | −50% | −68% | −80% | $50–$1681 | 2,799 |
| 📱iPhone | −48% | −64% | −76% | $50–$450 | 71 |
| 📱Android Phone | −55% | −73% | −85% | $50–$450 | 35 |
| 📱iPad | −35% | −50% | −68% | $50–$600 | 71 |
| 📱Android Tablet | −40% | −55% | −70% | $50–$306 | 39 |
| 🖥️iMac | −35% | −52% | −67% | $50–$720 | 28 |
| 🖥️Mac Mini | −35% | −52% | −67% | $76–$257 | 9 |
| 🖥️Desktop PC | −45% | −63% | −75% | $50–$951 | 1,899 |
| 🖥️All-in-One PC | −45% | −63% | −75% | $50–$765 | 433 |
| 🚁Drone | −45% | −60% | −75% | $50–$420 | 46 |
💻 MacBook Depreciation
MacBooks lose approximately 35% of their value in the first year. We track 286 macbook models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$1,838 · Median offer: $363 · Average offer: $424
| 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 286 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your macbook →💻 Windows Laptop Depreciation
Windows Laptops lose approximately 45% of their value in the first year. We track 4,193 windows laptop models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$1,539 · Median offer: $158 · Average offer: $207
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −15% | $850 | ~$134 |
| 6mo | −28% | $720 | ~$114 |
| 9mo | −38% | $620 | ~$98 |
| 1yr | −45% | $550 | ~$87 |
| 1.5yr | −55% | $450 | ~$71 |
| 2yr | −65% | $350 | ~$55 |
| 2.5yr | −72% | $280 | ~$44 |
| 3yr | −78% | $220 | ~$35 |
Depreciation curve source: TechTimes MacBook vs Windows Ownership Cost Analysis · Buyback price data: live from 4,193 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your windows laptop →🎮 Gaming Laptop Depreciation
Gaming Laptops lose approximately 50% of their value in the first year. We track 2,799 gaming laptop models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$1,681 · Median offer: $313 · Average offer: $339
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −18% | $820 | ~$257 |
| 6mo | −32% | $680 | ~$213 |
| 9mo | −42% | $580 | ~$182 |
| 1yr | −50% | $500 | ~$157 |
| 1.5yr | −60% | $400 | ~$125 |
| 2yr | −68% | $320 | ~$100 |
| 2.5yr | −75% | $250 | ~$78 |
| 3yr | −80% | $200 | ~$63 |
Depreciation curve source: Growrk Laptop Depreciation Rate Guide · Buyback price data: live from 2,799 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your gaming laptop →📱 iPhone Depreciation
iPhones lose approximately 48% of their value in the first year. We track 71 iphone models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$450 · Median offer: $153 · Average offer: $173
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −18% | $820 | ~$125 |
| 6mo | −30% | $700 | ~$107 |
| 9mo | −40% | $600 | ~$92 |
| 1yr | −48% | $520 | ~$80 |
| 1.5yr | −58% | $420 | ~$64 |
| 2yr | −64% | $360 | ~$55 |
| 2.5yr | −70% | $300 | ~$46 |
| 3yr | −76% | $240 | ~$37 |
Depreciation curve source: SellCell Annual Depreciation Report · Buyback price data: live from 71 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your iphone →📱 Android Phone Depreciation
Android Phones lose approximately 55% of their value in the first year. We track 35 android phone models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$450 · Median offer: $130 · Average offer: $157
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −22% | $780 | ~$101 |
| 6mo | −38% | $620 | ~$81 |
| 9mo | −48% | $520 | ~$68 |
| 1yr | −55% | $450 | ~$58 |
| 1.5yr | −65% | $350 | ~$46 |
| 2yr | −73% | $270 | ~$35 |
| 2.5yr | −80% | $200 | ~$26 |
| 3yr | −85% | $150 | ~$20 |
Depreciation curve source: SellCell Samsung Galaxy Depreciation Analysis · Buyback price data: live from 35 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your android phone →📱 iPad Depreciation
iPads lose approximately 35% of their value in the first year. We track 71 ipad models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$600 · Median offer: $110 · Average offer: $163
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −10% | $900 | ~$99 |
| 6mo | −20% | $800 | ~$88 |
| 9mo | −30% | $700 | ~$77 |
| 1yr | −35% | $650 | ~$72 |
| 1.5yr | −43% | $570 | ~$63 |
| 2yr | −50% | $500 | ~$55 |
| 2.5yr | −60% | $400 | ~$44 |
| 3yr | −68% | $320 | ~$35 |
Depreciation curve source: SellCell Smartphone & Tech Depreciation Report 2022 · Buyback price data: live from 71 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your ipad →📱 Android Tablet Depreciation
Android Tablets lose approximately 40% of their value in the first year. We track 39 android tablet models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$306 · Median offer: $111 · Average offer: $132
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −15% | $850 | ~$94 |
| 6mo | −28% | $720 | ~$80 |
| 9mo | −36% | $640 | ~$71 |
| 1yr | −40% | $600 | ~$67 |
| 1.5yr | −50% | $500 | ~$56 |
| 2yr | −55% | $450 | ~$50 |
| 2.5yr | −63% | $370 | ~$41 |
| 3yr | −70% | $300 | ~$33 |
Depreciation curve source: SellCell Smartphone & Tech Depreciation Report 2022 · Buyback price data: live from 39 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your android tablet →🖥️ 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: $353
| 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 September 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: $76–$257 · Median offer: $86 · Average offer: $136
| 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 September 2026
Get a live quote for your mac mini →🖥️ Desktop PC Depreciation
Desktop PCs lose approximately 45% of their value in the first year. We track 1,899 desktop pc models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$951 · Median offer: $212 · Average offer: $242
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −14% | $860 | ~$182 |
| 6mo | −26% | $740 | ~$157 |
| 9mo | −36% | $640 | ~$136 |
| 1yr | −45% | $550 | ~$117 |
| 1.5yr | −55% | $450 | ~$95 |
| 2yr | −63% | $370 | ~$78 |
| 2.5yr | −70% | $300 | ~$64 |
| 3yr | −75% | $250 | ~$53 |
Depreciation curve source: AssetPanda IT Asset Depreciation Guide · Buyback price data: live from 1,899 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your desktop pc →🖥️ All-in-One PC Depreciation
All-in-One PCs lose approximately 45% of their value in the first year. We track 433 all-in-one pc models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$765 · Median offer: $130 · Average offer: $153
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −14% | $860 | ~$112 |
| 6mo | −26% | $740 | ~$96 |
| 9mo | −36% | $640 | ~$83 |
| 1yr | −45% | $550 | ~$72 |
| 1.5yr | −55% | $450 | ~$58 |
| 2yr | −63% | $370 | ~$48 |
| 2.5yr | −70% | $300 | ~$39 |
| 3yr | −75% | $250 | ~$33 |
Depreciation curve source: AssetPanda IT Asset Depreciation Guide · Buyback price data: live from 433 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your all-in-one pc →🚁 Drone Depreciation
Drones lose approximately 45% of their value in the first year. We track 46 drone models with live pricing.
Current buyback range: $50–$420 · Median offer: $195 · Average offer: $205
| Time owned | Value lost | Value on $1,000 device | Est. on median offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3mo | −15% | $850 | ~$166 |
| 6mo | −28% | $720 | ~$140 |
| 9mo | −38% | $620 | ~$121 |
| 1yr | −45% | $550 | ~$107 |
| 1.5yr | −53% | $470 | ~$92 |
| 2yr | −60% | $400 | ~$78 |
| 2.5yr | −68% | $320 | ~$62 |
| 3yr | −75% | $250 | ~$49 |
Depreciation curve source: Esevel Laptop Depreciation Rate Guide · Buyback price data: live from 46 models as of September 2026
Get a live quote for your drone →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.
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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