Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 82XQ012GUS Abyss Blue 2026
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
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 82XQ012GUS Abyss Blue 2026
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is praised as a reliable and affordable daily driver with a sharp design and excellent keyboard. Users love the fast Ryzen 5 performance and Full HD screen, though some note limited storage, average battery life, and a grainy webcam in low light. A few mention lag with the base 8GB RAM, but overall it delivers solid value for the price.
Pros
- Fast Ryzen 5 performance
- Excellent tactile keyboard
- Sharp and lightweight design
- Full HD crisp display
- Great value for the price
Cons
- Limited 256GB storage
- Mediocre battery life (5-6 hours)
- Grainy webcam in low light
- Narrow screen viewing angles
- Plastic body with minor flex
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 82XQ012GUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 Pro★ | AMD Ryzen 5 40 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | AMD Radeon 610M |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | System Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | 0 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | 1.61 kg |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
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)
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 15.6" 82XQ012GUS Abyss Blue 2026
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (71st percentile)
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average storage (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average cpu (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average ram (24th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 27 specs.