Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Apple
77 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" Slim 3 Abyss Blue
Lenovo
19 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
75 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
The MacBook Pro 14" M1 Pro refurbished from Best Buy receives mostly positive feedback for its performance, display, and value. However, condition varies significantly—some units arrive like new while others have dents, scratches, or generic chargers. The inconsistent refurbishment quality and third-party vendor issues are common complaints.
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Stunning display quality
- Great battery life
- Like-new condition (some units)
- Good value for money
Cons
- Inconsistent refurbishment quality
- Generic charger instead of original
- Missing original box
- Dents and scratches on some units
- Third-party vendor issues on Best Buy
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 4
Condition variability 7
Charger quality 4
Value for money 6
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" Slim 3 Abyss Blue
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" Slim 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro★ | MediaTek Kompanio 520 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | Integrated ARM Mali-G52 2EE MC2 GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 300 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | BT5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.30 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
- Strong port selection (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average ram (28th percentile)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 Chromebook 14" Slim 3 Abyss Blue
- Strong portability (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong cpu (77th percentile)
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average storage (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.