Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Acer Chromebook 15.6" NX.AZ0AA.001 Silver 2022
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
Acer Chromebook 15.6" NX.AZ0AA.001 Silver 2022
The Acer Chromebook 315 is widely praised for its excellent value, large 15.6" Full HD screen, and reliable performance for everyday tasks like browsing, email, and streaming. Users appreciate the fast startup, good battery life, and lightweight design, though some note the speakers are poorly placed on the bottom and can be muffled when used on a lap. A significant issue reported by one reviewer is the inability to connect to the Google Play Store, which severely limits app availability, but overall sentiment is very positive for the price.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Large 15.6" Full HD screen
- Fast startup and performance
- Good battery life
- Lightweight design
Cons
- Poor speaker placement (bottom)
- Cannot connect to Google Play Store
- Mediocre processor and memory
- Touchscreen not foldable into tablet
- Average keyboard quality
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Acer Chromebook 15.6" NX.AZ0AA.001 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 Pro★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| 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★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
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)
Acer Chromebook 15.6" NX.AZ0AA.001 Silver 2022
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (67th percentile)
- Below average ram (1st percentile)1st %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
No current pricing available
Acer Chromebook 15.6" NX.AZ0AA.001 Silver 2022
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 28 specs.
