Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Dell Latitude 15.6" E6540 Black / Silver
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 15.6" E6540 Black / Silver
The Dell laptop receives mostly positive feedback with several verified buyers praising its clean condition, powerful performance, and good value for money. A few issues are noted: some units lack the advertised backlit keyboard and one user experienced a crash after a year. Customer service is highlighted as responsive and helpful for resolving problems.
Pros
- Clean and well-packaged
- Powerful performance
- Great value for money
- Responsive customer service
- Fast SSD and good processor
Cons
- Missing advertised backlit keyboard on some units
- System crash after a year of use
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Dell Latitude 15.6" E6540 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 Pro★ | Intel Core i7 4800MQ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.7 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | — |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | — |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 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 (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
Dell Latitude 15.6" E6540 Black / Silver
- Strong user sentiment (71st percentile)
- Below average cpu (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average screen (22nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 27 specs.