Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Apple
77 Overall Score
vs
Dell Latitude 14" 5401 Black
Dell
33 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
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
Dell Latitude 14" 5401 Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Business
Compact
Student
Developer
Creator
Gaming
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Dell Latitude 14" 5401 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro★ | i5-9400H |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.5 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 220 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 3 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 |
| HDMI | HDMI | 1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 0.95 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 14" 5401 Black
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average gpu (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 27 specs.