Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Dell Latitude 14" 7420 Carbon Fiber
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
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
Dell Latitude 14" 7420 Carbon Fiber
The Dell Latitude 7420 is a business laptop with a 14-inch FHD touchscreen display, Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor, 16GB of memory, and a 512GB SSD running Windows 11 Pro. Users appreciate its solid specifications for professional use, though limited reviews prevent a full assessment of real-world performance. The Q&A confirms key specs but lacks detailed user feedback on durability or battery life.
Pros
- 14-inch FHD touchscreen display
- Intel Core i7-1185G7 processor
- 16GB memory
- 512GB SSD storage
- Windows 11 Pro operating system
Cons
- Limited user reviews available
- No feedback on durability
- No feedback on battery life
- Unclear real-world performance
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Dell Latitude 14" 7420 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 Pro★ | Intel Core i7 11th Gen |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 3.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.46 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 63 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro |
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 (27th percentile)
Dell Latitude 14" 7420 Carbon Fiber
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong portability (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average cpu (25th percentile)
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average screen (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 14 of 29 specs.