Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Apple
77 Overall Score
vs
Dell 5430
Dell
46 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 5430
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Entertainment
Business
Compact
Student
Developer
Creator
Gaming
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Dell 5430 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 Pro★ | Intel Core i5 1235U |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 10★ |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 1.3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | DDR4 |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | HDMI | HDMI 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | RJ45 |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg★ | 2.45 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 5430
- Strong port selection (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average storage (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average reliability (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 15 of 28 specs.