Dell Latitude 14" 5421 Black 2021
Dell
47 Overall Score
vs
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Apple
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Dell Latitude 14" 5421 Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
75 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
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
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 4
Condition variability 7
Charger quality 4
Value for money 6
Scores
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Specifications
| Dell Latitude 14" 5421 | Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i5 11500H | Apple M1 Pro★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.9 GHz | 3.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB★ | — |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Integrated Intel UHD Graphics | 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 | DDR4 | LPDDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD★ | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 3024 px★ |
| Panel | — | Mini-LED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 250 nits | 1000 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 45% NTSC | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.0 | HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 ac | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | RJ45 port | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 0.94 kg★ | 1.59 kg |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | macOS |
Pros & Cons
Dell Latitude 14" 5421 Black 2021
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
- Below average screen (34th percentile)
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)
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.