Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
Users are generally very satisfied with this MacBook, praising its condition, speed, and value for college or recreation. A few concerns about battery life and unanswered questions about warranty and features slightly temper the enthusiasm. Overall, it is seen as a reliable and high-quality laptop at a great price.
Pros
- Pristine condition
- Fast performance
- Great value for money
- Suitable for college
- Looks brand new
Cons
- Battery degrades after months
- Unanswered warranty questions
- Unclear battery health info
- Missing Touch Bar details
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
The HP laptop receives mostly positive reviews for its speed, value, and suitability for work and study. However, several verified buyers report significant issues: a defective display, poor customer service from HP, and the restrictive Windows 11 S-Mode that blocks non-Microsoft apps. The keyboard lacks backlighting and has a cheap feel, and one unit arrived with only 4GB RAM instead of the advertised 8GB.
Pros
- Fast performance
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Clear screen
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Windows 11 S-Mode restrictions
- Defective display on some units
- Poor HP customer service
- Keyboard lacks backlight
- Cheap plastic keyboard feel
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz | HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | Intel Processor N150★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | Intel Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Storage 2 | — | 128 GB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | IPS★ | — |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | 250 nits |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color gamut | 62.5 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 1.4b |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg★ | 1.47 kg |
| Battery | — | 41 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home in S Mode |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
HP 14 14" 14-dq6012dx Blue 2025
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (77th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average cpu (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average screen (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average storage (12th percentile)12th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 64 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 8 of 31 specs.
