The most durable garage door openers are professional-grade models such as LiftMaster Professional because they come with many upgrades as well as a solid steel rail that goes from the opener to the door for maximum durability and longevity versus contractor models that consist of a pieced-together rail comprised of plastic connectors. Today, most professional openers now come with significant upgrades such as battery backup, motion sensor light activation, and built-in Wi-Fi which allows for smartphone control with the myQ app as well.