US man put a MacBook into a shredding machine and found the result was 'surprisingly brutal'
Published on Mar 29, 2026 at 5:10 PM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Apr 02, 2026 at 12:17 PM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Emma Matthews
Is there a secretly destructive part of your brain that would get a thrill from seeing a man put a MacBook Pro into a shredding machine?
What started as one of those oddly satisfying destruction videos quickly turned into a full-on tech nightmare as the laptop was dragged towards the blades.
The MacBook did not vanish in one neat bite either, which somehow made the whole thing even more intense to watch.
Instead, it fought back for a moment before the shredder finally ripped through it in a chaotic shower of metal, plastic, and pure laptop carnage.
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The ‘surprisingly brutal’ MacBook shredding machine test
In the tech death video, a man fed an Apple MacBook into an industrial shredding machine, which sounds simple enough until you actually see it happen.
The first few moments were almost weirdly suspenseful, because the MacBook’s outer shell seemed tougher than you might expect from such a slim device.
Rather than instantly crumpling, the laptop appeared to resist the machine for a beat, as the spinning teeth tried to get a proper grip on it.
That little delay somehow made the whole thing more dramatic, because it looked like the MacBook feebly attempted to fight back.
Once the machine locked in, though, it was game over.
The aluminum body started twisting, the screen gave way, and the keyboard was torn apart as the whole laptop was slowly but very aggressively swallowed up.
It was less of a clean crush and more of a violent tug-of-war that the MacBook was always going to lose.
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It was hard to look away from
Seeing a MacBook hurled into a brutal industrial shredder felt like the complete opposite of the usual polished Apple energy we’re used to.
By the end, the laptop had been reduced to scraps, with the machine chewing through its components piece by piece.
The video’s description summed it up by saying the MacBook was dropped into the shredder and the result was ‘surprisingly brutal’, which feels exactly right once you’ve seen the chaos unfold.
It was pointless, dramatic, slightly painful for tech fans, and completely impossible not to watch.
We loved it.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
