Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
Acer Chromebook 314 14" CBO314-1H-C476 Black 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro Gray 2021
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
Acer Chromebook 314 14" CBO314-1H-C476 Black 2025
This Chromebook receives mostly positive feedback for its ease of use, good battery life, and excellent value for basic tasks like web browsing and email. However, one verified reviewer reported serious issues with unresponsive keys, extreme slowness, and inability to run multiple apps, which significantly lowers the overall score. The majority of users find it perfect for simple everyday use, but the negative experience highlights potential reliability concerns.
Pros
- Easy to set up
- Good battery life
- Lightweight and portable
- Great value for money
- Suitable for basic tasks
Cons
- Some keys unresponsive
- Extremely slow for some users
- Cannot run multiple apps
- Small screen size
- Limited performance near end of life
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M1 Pro | Acer Chromebook 314 14" CBO314-1H-C476 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M1 Pro★ | Intel Celeron N4500 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8★ | 2 |
| Frequency | 3.2 GHz★ | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple M1 Pro 14-core★ | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 4 GB |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5★ | LPDDR4X |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB★ | 64 GB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD★ | eMMC |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 1920 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED★ | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz★ | — |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | — |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | — |
| HDMI | HDMI | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6★ | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0★ | Yes |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.59 kg | 1.50 kg★ |
| OS | macOS | ChromeOS |
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)
Acer Chromebook 314 14" CBO314-1H-C476 Black 2025
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong portability (76th percentile)
- Below average ram (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average reliability (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average port selection (22nd percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 77 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 18 of 27 specs.
