Brands that support their hardware for years?

[Staples]

I have a mid to high end laptop from MSI that came out at the end of 2019. It works fairly well but my one major complaint about it is that the latest firmware available is the same one that came out at launch (or very soon after). Since then, Intel has identified additional flaws which have been patched on my both my Asus desktop board and Dell Optiplex via ME patches and firmware updates. I realize that running an unpatched system will probably never affect me however I think if I buy another system, I want one from a manufacturer who has enough pride to actually support their system for a few years down the line.

What are some brands that actually support their system for at least two years with firmware and ME Updates?

 

[VirtualLarry]

As you mentioned, Asus and Dell come to mind, HP too, when it comes to "security" BIOS patches. (There was a firmware update waiting for me on Window Update (Optional) on my HP Mini-Tower I was just upgrading.)

 

[Commodus]

Apple does, although that clearly requires embracing the company's ecosystem.

 

[mindless1]

I want one from a manufacturer who has enough pride spends the money to actually support their system for a few years down the line.

What are some brands that actually support their system for at least two years with firmware and ME Updates?

FTFY

HP & Dell

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Stick to the business lines of HP and Dell, and you'll generally see the machine supported for 5 years or so. My company issued zBook 14 is from late 2013 and still got BIOS updates in 2020.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Long term support: Apple, Lenovo, HP, Dell...about it.

 

[Staples]

Apple does, although that clearly requires embracing the company's ecosystem.

I've been using iPhones for generations for this very reason.
I've always used Windows because I have always been concerned about performance and well, you can always get more if you build your own desktops. But their M1 is very compelling. I might look into a Macbook when their second generation comes out. My ideal will be a laptop with two open DIMM slots and two open M.2 slots like in this laptop I am using now but I know that will never happen on Apple so if I were to go that route, I'd definitely have to get used to the downgrade on hardware for the trade off of an impressive CPU.