It's not just you: 'Consumer Reports' has battery problems with new MacBook Pro

SAN FRANCISCO — The reviews are in, and for the first time, Consumer Reports has not awarded recommended ratings for MacBooks.

The latest batch of MacBook Pro laptops exhibited "battery life results (that) were highly inconsistent from one trial to the next," the magazine said in a review published Thursday.

New MacBook Pros Fail to Earn Consumer Reports Recommendation

Some consumers have griped about battery life in the three new models that went on sale last month, and Consumer Reports' trials bear that out: the longevity of the batteries lasted anywhere from 3.75 hours to 19.5 hours.

"Battery life is an important attribute for a laptop, and it it represents a significant portion of our overall score," reviewer Jerry Beilinson wrote. "After factoring together our complete test results, Consumer Reports finds that all three MacBook Pro laptops fail to meet our standards for recommended models."

The publication said Apple declined to comment on its test results, but issued this statement: “Any customer who has a question about their Mac or its operation should contact AppleCare.”

Apple shares fell 0.7%, to $116.29, in trading Thursday.

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