Samsung Chromebook 11.6" Xe310Xba Silver 2020
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
What Buyers Say
Samsung Chromebook 11.6" Xe310Xba Silver 2020
The Samsung Chromebook 4 receives mostly positive feedback for its excellent battery life, lightweight design, and good value for the price. Users appreciate its durability and performance for basic tasks like web browsing and remote work. However, some users report issues with freezing, a confusing interface that feels more like a phone than a laptop, and a few functional defects like pixelated text.
Pros
- Excellent battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Great value for the price
- Durable build quality
- Good screen quality
Cons
- Forced password on every boot
- Limited file management like a phone
- Frequent freezing and crashing
- Interface feels more like a phone than a laptop
- Pixelated or garbled text after startup
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
Scores
Specifications
| Samsung Chromebook 11.6" Xe310Xba | Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Celeron★ | Intel Core i5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 1 | 2★ |
| Frequency | 1.1 GHz | 2.3 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel Celeron Processor N4000 | Intel Iris Plus Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | 4 GB★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4★ | LPDDR3 |
| Storage 1 | 32 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 11.6" | 13.3" |
| Resolution | 1366 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | P3 wide color gamut |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 2★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac | Wi-Fi 4 |
| Bluetooth | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 10/100/1000 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.68 kg | 1.37 kg★ |
| OS | ChromeOS | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Chromebook 11.6" Xe310Xba Silver 2020
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average ram (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average storage (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 13 of 25 specs.