No widespread failures have been reported on M1s. SSDs often exceed their expected lifespan, especially when spec’d generously. But, monitoring tools can misrep

No widespread failures have been reported on M1s. SSDs often exceed their expected lifespan, especially when spec’d generously. But, monitoring tools can misreport, so be cautious drawing conclusions from early TBW readings. So, when choosing a Mac, opt for higher RAM and SSD capacity to reduce swap pressure and spread wear. If you are cautious, monitor TBW, but interpret the data with healthy skepticism. Last, but not least, backup regularly!