Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Apple
77 Overall Score
vs
Dell Latitude 14" 5480 Black
Dell
25 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
75 out of 100 medium confidence 24 reviews
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
Performance 8
Display quality 5
Battery life 4
Condition variability 7
Charger quality 4
Value for money 6
Dell Latitude 14" 5480 Black
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Dell Latitude 14" 5480 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro★ | Intel Core i5 6th |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 2.3 GHz |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | Intel HD Graphics 520 |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | — |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 8 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | — |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 500 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | HDD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1366 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | — |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | 802.11ac |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | 10/100/1000Mbps |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 10 Pro |
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 (28th percentile)
Dell Latitude 14" 5480 Black
- Strong portability (66th percentile)
- Below average screen (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average cpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.