Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
NIMO N152 15.6" Rose Gold 2025
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
NIMO N152 15.6" Rose Gold 2025
The Nimo laptop receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its value for money, fast performance for everyday tasks, and solid build quality, with several highlighting the 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD as standout features. However, a significant number of reviews report serious reliability issues, including frequent blue screens, BitLocker lockouts, and random shutdowns, which severely impact usability. While it works well for basic use and light gaming, the recurring technical problems make it a risky purchase for those needing consistent performance.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Fast performance for everyday tasks
- Solid build quality
- 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD
- Quick boot time
Cons
- Frequent blue screen errors
- BitLocker lockout issues
- Random shutdowns and freezes
- Short battery life (3-4 hours)
- Poor gaming performance for newer games
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | NIMO N152 15.6" | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro★ | Ryzen 5 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | 4 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.7 GHz★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | AMD Integrated graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 48 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 1.4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2★ |
| Ethernet | — | 1 x Standard HDMI 1.4 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | 1.70 kg |
| Battery | — | 54 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
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)
NIMO N152 15.6" Rose Gold 2025
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong port selection (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong cpu (71st percentile)
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (15th percentile)15th %ile
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 29 specs.