Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
Dell Chromebook 11.6" Chromebook 3100
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
The MacBook Pro M4 Max is widely praised as a powerful workhorse, handling heavy photo and video editing tasks with ease. Users highlight its smooth performance, fast file processing, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. Verified buyers consistently note excellent value, especially when opting for the Pro over the Max model, and commend B&H's customer service and shipping process.
Pros
- Powerful performance for heavy tasks
- Smooth handling of photo and video editing
- Fast file import and export
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Excellent value for money
Cons
- No significant drawbacks mentioned
Dell Chromebook 11.6" Chromebook 3100
The Dell Chromebook 3100 receives mixed feedback from users. While its Intel Celeron processor handles basic tasks like web browsing and document editing adequately, the 16 GB storage is considered very limited. Battery life is a common concern, with some users finding it insufficient for a full day of use.
Pros
- Adequate for basic tasks
- Intel Celeron processor handles web browsing and document editing
Cons
- Very limited 16 GB storage
- Insufficient battery life for full day use
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max | Dell Chromebook 11.6" Chromebook 3100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 Max★ | Intel Celeron |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 16★ | 1 |
| Frequency | — | 1.1 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (40-Core)★ | Intel UHD Graphics 600 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 64 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 4 TB★ | 16 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 11.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1280 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1600 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB, 95% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 5 | — |
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Output | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ | — |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg★ | 2.85 kg |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Max Silver 2024
- Strong screen (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
Dell Chromebook 11.6" Chromebook 3100
- Strong portability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average screen (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 99 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 26 specs.