Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MD101LL/A Silver
Apple
54 Overall Score
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HP Chromebook 11.6" 11A G8 Education Edition Chalkboard Gray 2020
HP
12 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MD101LL/A Silver
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HP Chromebook 11.6" 11A G8 Education Edition Chalkboard Gray 2020
78 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Lenovo Chromebook 11 G8 is widely praised for its excellent value, fast boot-up, and sturdy build designed for students. Most users find it functional and reliable for basic tasks like schoolwork and web browsing. However, a few reviewers report issues with battery heating, flimsy hinges, and defective chargers, and one experienced multiple units breaking within months. Overall, it's a solid budget choice with some quality control concerns.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Fast boot-up and performance
- Sturdy build for students
- Good screen size for portability
- Easy setup and use
Cons
- Battery heats up on lap
- Flimsy hinge feels fragile
- Defective charger sent with some units
- Multiple units broke within months
- Display and speakers are average
Value for money 8
Build quality 6
Battery heating 2
Performance 5
Refurbished condition 4
Durability 3
Scores
Compact
Business
Student
Entertainment
Developer
Ai Llm
Creator
Gaming
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MD101LL/A | HP Chromebook 11.6" 11A G8 Education Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5-3210M | AMD A4 9120C★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency | 2.5 GHz★ | 1.6 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 4000 | AMD Radeon R4★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | 48 GB★ | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | DDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 500 GB★ | 32 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | HDD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 11.6" |
| Resolution | 1280 px | 1366 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Brightness | — | 220 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 45% NTSC |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt | — |
| HDMI | No | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 4.2★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | — | 1.36 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 47 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MD101LL/A Silver
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong port selection (78th percentile)
- Below average ram (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average cpu (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average storage (28th percentile)
HP Chromebook 11.6" 11A G8 Education Edition Chalkboard Gray 2020
- Strong portability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Below average cpu (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average ram (0th percentile)0th %ile
- Below average storage (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average screen (8th percentile)8th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" MD101LL/A
Scores 54 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 6 of 28 specs.