Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1 Black 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
Users are generally very satisfied with this MacBook, praising its condition, speed, and value for college or recreation. A few concerns about battery life and unanswered questions about warranty and features slightly temper the enthusiasm. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and high-quality laptop at a great price.
Pros
- Pristine condition
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Suitable for college
- Looks brand new
Cons
- Battery degrades after months
- Unanswered warranty questions
- Unclear battery health info
- Missing Touch Bar details
ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1 Black 2024
The ASUS Chromebook 14" HD is generally well-liked for its lightweight design, good value, and solid performance for everyday tasks like browsing and streaming. Most users find it reliable and portable, though a few report issues with speed and freezing after a month of use. One verified review describes a unit that stopped working within a month, but the majority praise its battery life, memory, and overall affordability.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable design
- Good value for the price
- Solid performance for everyday tasks
- Long battery life
- Easy setup and use
Cons
- Processor can be slow and lag
- Freezes and stops working after a month
- Not suitable for gaming
- Some units may have reliability issues
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz | ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | Intel Celeron N3350★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Iris Plus Graphics★ | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color gamut | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg★ | 1.80 kg |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1 Black 2024
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 26 specs.