Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
How can you check the health of your Mac's SSD? It's easy! Just a few minutes in the Terminal app, and you'll be able to find out. I'll also discuss how long your SSD might last, and show you how to work out how much data you write to your SSD every day.
How long will your MacBook's SSD last [video]: youtu.be/KBQ8XBxtgkk
Download smartmontools: smartmontools.org
Download DriveDx: binaryfruit.com/drivedx
Terminal command prompts:
cd /usr/local/sbin
ls -1
diskutil list
./smartctl -a /dev/disk0 (or whatever your disk is called
Mac accessories we've tested and recommend:
⮕ Dell U2720Q 4K Monitor: geni.us/4kdisplay
⮕ Leather Desk Mat: geni.us/leatherdeskpad
⮕ Anker USB-C Hub: geni.us/ankerhub8in1
⮕ Samsung T5 Portable SSD: geni.us/t5drive
⮕ CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Dock: geni.us/thunderboltdock
Find us here:
🟣 Discord: https://crtd.tech/discord
🌐 Website: createdtech.com
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/createdtech
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/createdtech
Chapters:
00:00 How to use Smartmontools
01:38 Use Terminal to Check SSD Health
04:24 Using DriveDx
05:07 How to tell what condition your SSD is in
08:26 How to find out how much data you write each day
#macbook #macbookpro #createdtech
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Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliated, and we may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
How can you check the health of your Mac's SSD? It's easy! Just a few minutes in the Terminal app, and you'll be able to find out. I'll also discuss how long your SSD might last, and show you how to work out how much data you write to your SSD every day.
How long will your MacBook's SSD last [video]: youtu.be/KBQ8XBxtgkk
Download smartmontools: smartmontools.org
Download DriveDx: binaryfruit.com/drivedx
Terminal command prompts:
cd /usr/local/sbin
ls -1
diskutil list
./smartctl -a /dev/disk0 (or whatever your disk is called
Mac accessories we've tested and recommend:
⮕ Dell U2720Q 4K Monitor: geni.us/4kdisplay
⮕ Leather Desk Mat: geni.us/leatherdeskpad
⮕ Anker USB-C Hub: geni.us/ankerhub8in1
⮕ Samsung T5 Portable SSD: geni.us/t5drive
⮕ CalDigit Thunderbolt 3 Dock: geni.us/thunderboltdock
Find us here:
🟣 Discord: https://crtd.tech/discord
🌐 Website: createdtech.com
🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/createdtech
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/createdtech
Chapters:
00:00 How to use Smartmontools
01:38 Use Terminal to Check SSD Health
04:24 Using DriveDx
05:07 How to tell what condition your SSD is in
08:26 How to find out how much data you write each day
#macbook #macbookpro #createdtech
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Disclaimer: Some of the above links are affiliated, and we may receive a small commission (at no cost to you) if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
