Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz Space Gray 2017
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
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
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
The Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is praised for its ability to run modern AAA games at high settings. Users appreciate the dedicated graphics and the potential for RAM and SSD upgrades. However, battery life during gaming and warranty details are common concerns. The inclusion of USB-C connectivity is a positive feature.
Pros
- Runs modern AAA games at high settings
- Dedicated NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 graphics
- RAM and SSD upgradeable
- USB-C connectivity included
Cons
- Battery life during gaming is a concern
- Warranty details unclear
- No fast-charging feature mentioned
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 13.3" Core i5 2.3GHz | Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i5 | Intel Core i5 10300H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 2 | 4★ |
| Frequency | 2.3 GHz | 2.5 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 8 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel Iris Plus Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 4 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | DDR4★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 15.6" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color gamut | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | — |
| HDMI | — | 1x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth 5.0★ |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.37 kg★ | 2.30 kg |
| Battery | — | 58 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
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 (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average cpu (18th percentile)18th %ile
Acer Nitro 15.6" 5 Black
- Strong gpu (75th percentile)
- Strong port selection (69th percentile)
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average ram (26th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (26th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 63 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 5 of 30 specs.