Apple MacBook Pro 14" 2021, M1 Pro, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Silver
The M1 Pro chip with its 14-core GPU delivers strong performance for demanding workflows in a compact 14-inch chassis, making this refurbished unit a capable workhorse despite cosmetic wear. The 512GB SSD and 16GB of unified memory provide a responsive experience for multitasking, while the refurbished condition offers a lower entry price to Apple's premium build quality. This laptop is best for students or business users who need a powerful macOS machine for productivity tasks and can overlook minor scuffs for a better value.
CPU Apple M1 Pro
RAM 16 GB
Storage 512 GB
Screen 14"
GPU M1 GPU 14-core GPU
OS macOS
Weight 1.4 kg
56 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong portability (84th percentile) 84th
- Strong cpu (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average port selection (19th percentile)
- Below average screen (20th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro |
| Cores | 10 |
Graphics
| GPU | 14-core GPU |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | System Shared |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Display
| Size | 14" |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Physical
| Weight | 1.4 kg / 3.0 lbs |
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" | ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 | Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US | HP OMEN Transcend | MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 | Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M1 Pro | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 | Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core i9 14900HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 255H |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 2048 | 1024 | 1024 | 2048 | 1024 |
| Screen | 14" | 14" 2880x1800 | 15.1" 2560x1600 | 14" 2880x1800 | 16" 3840x2160 | 14.5" 3200x2000 |
| GPU | M1 GPU 14-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 | Intel Arc Graphics |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight (kg) | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2 | 1.6 | 2.7 | 1.7 |
| Battery (Wh) | - | - | 80 | 71 | 100 | 62 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Screen | Portability | Storage | Reliability | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple MacBook Pro 14" | 73.8 | 62.3 | 36.3 | 18.8 | 19.9 | 84.1 | 35.8 | 98.1 | 55.8 | 47.9 |
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA403WW-G14.R95080 Compare | 91.2 | 97.4 | 90.9 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 73.7 | 89.8 | 60.4 | 98.4 | 5.5 |
| Lenovo Legion 5i 83F00008US Compare | 94.6 | 87.5 | 86.4 | 97.3 | 94.3 | 56.4 | 79.3 | 81.8 | 89.3 | 27.3 |
| HP OMEN Transcend Compare | 90.1 | 92.6 | 89.7 | 89.4 | 96.5 | 72.3 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 8.5 |
| MSI Raider RAIDERGE6814247 Compare | 93.2 | 94.5 | 86.4 | 98.6 | 98 | 9.3 | 93.9 | 60.4 | 51.3 | 10.3 |
| Dell Premium LDA14250-7667SLV-PUS Compare | 87.1 | 68.8 | 89.1 | 66.2 | 97.3 | 61 | 65.3 | 33.4 | 97.3 | 12.9 |
Usage Scores
- Overall56.1
- AI/LLM35.7
- Gaming17
- Portability72
- Creator25.1
- Student75.9
- Business63
- Developer55.2
- Entertainment48.7
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
Other Configurations10
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