I've had this laptop for a little over a month now, and when i first opened it, i remembered it getting overheated really quickly. after uing it for about 2 days, my laptop got accumulated to my usage and now only overheats when i have a lot of windows open. During my first two weeks, my laptop would turn off randomly even on a full battery, and the only way for me to use it continuously without it turning off was if it was on the charger. but I no longer have that issue. If you're getting this laptop for work or school use, i recommended getting a battery replacement and a cleaning because the dust most likely contributes to the heat, but th baterry is also kind of weak and only last about 2 and a half hours of usage (continuously). As i get used to this macbook it become easier to use. i would say its such a good laptop for the price (especially from apple). Overall, i would rate this a 7.8/10 . The only thing i would advise is to make sure you have money for maintenance like a cleaning or battery replacement.