Apple MacBook Pro A1989
Score: 79/100Acer Chromebook 2023
Score: 47/100Rankings
The 2020 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 offers exceptional performance, battery life and a vibrant Retina display, but its limited ports and fixed memory/storage keep it from being a universal powerhouse.
The Acer Chromebook 315 offers a large 15.6-inch touchscreen, decent RAM and Wi-Fi 6, making it suitable for basic productivity. However, its weak CPU, modest battery life, and dim display limit its appeal for power users.
| Attribute | | Acer Chromebook 2023 |
|---|---|---|
20 hoursbest | 12 hours | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
13.3 inches | 15.6 inchesbest | |
256 GBbest | 64 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.17 kgbest | 1.629 kg |
— | 60 Hzbest | |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 212.3 mm | 20 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | Acer Chromebook 2023 |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
Processor Model | Apple M1 | Intel Pentium Silver N6000 |
Graphics GPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 645 | Intel UHD Graphics |
Memory & Storage(2) | ||
Storage Type | PCIe | eMMC |
Storage Capacity (GB) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | macOS | Chrome OS |
Keyboard & Input(1) | ||
Backlit Keyboard | true | false |
Display(1) | ||
Display Size (inches) | 13.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
Battery & Power(3) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 20 hours | 12 hours |
Weight (kg) | 1.17 kg | 1.629 kg |
Thickness (mm) | 212.3 mm | 20 mm |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | 802.11ac | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers lauded the M1's groundbreaking performance, outstanding battery endurance and silent fanless design, while noting the limited port selection and fixed 8 GB RAM as drawbacks.
Everyday users love the all-day battery and quiet operation, but many complain about the tight 8 GB RAM, low-resolution camera and need for dongles.
Professional reviewers rate the Acer Chromebook 315 as average, noting its decent RAM and port selection but criticizing its underpowered CPU, short battery life, low-brightness display, wobbly keyboard, and subpar webcam.
Everyday users appreciate the large touchscreen, solid build, and adequate performance for basic tasks, but repeatedly complain about the dim display, poor webcam, uncomfortable keyboard, sluggish multitasking, and occasional fan noise.
“Battery lasts all day - I don't even carry a charger anymore.”
“It replaced my desktop. I run Final Cut Pro, Chrome with 50 tabs, and Slack - no lag.”
“So quiet. I forgot laptops could be this peaceful.”
