Do Apple MagSafe 2 power adapters break easily?

I was about to order a Magsafe 2 power adapter for my rMBP so I could keep one at home and one at work. But there are hundreds of reviews at store.apple.com saying they break easily, the wires fray, etc. but I've seen very few complaints about them on this or other user forums, and none of the five I've owned for various MacBooks since 2010 have ever broke.
Are Macbook power adapters really so unreliable and prone to breaking? Or is it possible that the reviews at Store.apple.com are so dominated by trolls as to be unreliable?

People don't often write reviews about things as mundane as power adapters unless they have something to complain about. I have one that's only recently started to fray. It's four years old. I have many others as old, or older, and they're fine. Treat them carefully and they ought to last the life of your Mac.
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Can anyone tell me the difference between the MBA 45W MagSafe power adapters models A1374 and MC747LL/A? I cannot seem to find any specs using google and search on these forums.
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Two articles:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1565
Compare the images there, with the images where the model is shipped.

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I'd only use them as a 'shucks, left my iPad charger at home and I'm in a pinch' situation.
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I need to know if it´s possible to use my old 85W magsafe power adapter from my previous MBPro, or I just can use the original 45 W Magsafe power adapter that comes with the MBA ?
Is there a risk to damage something?

There is no risk - the 24" and 27" supply up to 85W thru the integrated MagSafe connector for example
Apart from the smaller form factor, I cannot see why Apple will not standardise on the 85W and have one power adapter for all MagSafe equipped portables
Surely it make for a long term saving due to less inventory at Apple and would be less confusing for the consumer especially if you have ever tried to power on a 15" or 17" MBP using an MBA specific charger...

Can I use my old magsafe power adapter?

I just bought MacBook Air, because my MacBook Pro died... I need two magsafe power adapters (for work and home) and I was wondering whether I could use my old ones from my MacBook Pro? The watt is way off, though (85 W versus 45W). Any experiences?
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Yes, you can use the adapter of a higher wattage.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2346

Are power adapters interchangeable?

We have a mid-2010 MacBook Pro and a late-2010 MacBook Air. I know Macs have different power chargers--45W, 60W, or 85W--but the magnetic connector connects to all of them. Is there a problem using one charger for another Mac?

MacBook/Air models can have a different shaped magnetic plug due to
the locations of the magsafe port on the computer's body; angular. So
if looking to buy one for certain Air models, the plug/port have to match.
The Air magsafe is still available at the Store, a 45W model.
Top MacBook/Pros usually can use a higher output 85W magsafe adapter
especially if one expects to use it at highest performance while charging
the battery; and depending on configuration, other power needs. Higher
automatically will not over-power the lesser demands in other MacBooks.
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•Intel-Based Apple notebooks: Indentifying the right power adapter & cord:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2346
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http://store.apple.com/us/product/MC556LL/B/apple-85w-magsafe-power-adapter-for- 15-and-17-inch-macbook-pro
So where there is a part number, a suitable replacement or upgrade may
exist; if there is a different part number, contact Apple Store or sales
support for more information if you can't match the specs to the year.
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In the event that my Mag-Safe power adapter breaks, is it covered under my 1 year apple care?
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