MacBook Pro 14-inch and Google’s Pixelbook Go are the best in the business with coding.MacBook Pro 14-inch costs ₹194900.00 however Google’s Pixelbook Go cost ₹94,999, almost half the price of MacBook pro-14-inch.
Apple products are known for 2 things. Their quality of long life and how expensive they are. They always live up to the expectation of people’s money but what if we are to find similar functioning somewhere cheaper like Google’s Pixelbook?
Let’s make a comparison.
BUILD AND DESIGN
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch
The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) features the same Apple-designed M1 Pro or M1 Max CPUs, as well as the new stunning mini-LED screen — however it is smaller at 14.2-inches. Although the screen is smaller than the 16-inch model, it has the same pixel density.
The MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) may be customized with up to 32GB of RAM and 8TB of storage, much as previous MacBook Pro versions. You may even upgrade to the M1 Max, which has a 24-core or 32-core GPU and supports up to 64GB of RAM.
Specifications
- CPU: Apple M1 Pro (10-core) / Apple M1 Max (10-core)
- Graphics: 16-core, 24-core, and 32-core GPU integrated
- RAM: 16GB / 32GB / 64GB Unified memory
- Display: 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with a resolution of 3,024 by 1,964 pixels (mini-LED, 1,000 nits sustained brightness, wide colour P3 gamut, ProMotion technology)
- Storage: 512GB – 8TB SSD
- 3 Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3
Design and performance
The MacBook Pro 14-inch marks a significant design improvement over the 13-inch MacBook Pro that came before it. Of course, there’s the bigger screen, but Apple has also decreased the bezels surrounding the display, giving the laptop a much more contemporary appearance.
Its dimensions are 12.31 x 8.71 0.61 inches (31.26 x 22.12 x 1.55 cm), which isn’t much larger than the 13-inch measurements of 11.97 x 8.36 x 0.61 inches (30.41 x 21.24 x 1.56cm). It’s unquestionably more portable than the 16-inch version.
A number of new ports are included in the MacBook Pro 14-inch. Three Thunderbolt 4 ports, one HDMI port, an SDXC card slot, and a MagSafe 3 port replace the previous model’s two or four Thunderbolt ports.
The keyboard and touchpad are both really comfortable to use, with the keyboard being tactile and responsive. It replaces the old MacBook Pro’s ‘Butterfly’ keyboard with the newer ‘Magic’ keyboard.
Performance
The M1 Pro features a dual-chip design that enables up to 32GB of unified memory and has a capacity of 200GB/s, about three times that of the M1.
The M1 Pro’s CPU includes eight high-performance cores and two high-efficiency cores, which it will switch between to improve performance for whatever job you’re working on. The M1 Pro has a 16-core GPU with 2,048 execution units and a performance of 5.2 teraflops, which Apple claims is two times quicker than the M1.
The M1 Pro is also available in an eight-core model. This looks to be six performances and two efficiency cores, as well as a 14-core GPU and is available in the MacBook Pro 14-inch’s less expensive edition.
The M1 Max has the same 10-core CPU as the M1 Pro, but it has some additional features. The M1 Max has 32 cores for graphics performance, which is twice as much as the M1 Pro.
When merely perusing the internet, the MacBook Pro 14-inch ProMotion display, which supports up to a 120Hz refresh rate, makes scrolling up and down webpages (or documents) a breeze.
The Google’s Pixelbook Go
The Google Pixelbook Go is a well-designed Chromebook that offers the latest way to experience the Chrome OS in a sleek, moderately powerful, and well-built notebook. It’s a little less expensive than the Google Pixelbook, which is now the most luxurious Chromebook on the market, starting at 49,530.38.
It’s a great alternative if Chrome OS is your preferred operating system or if you can locate a Pixelbook Go at a good price. Otherwise, for a comparable price, try a more competent Windows ultraportable laptop.
Specifications
Powered by an 8th Gen Intel (m3/i5/i7) processor for faster browsing, gaming, and seamless 4K output to an external monitor. Compare m3, i5, and i7 processors.
- 8GB or 16GB RAM for seamless multitasking
- Internal solid-state storage of 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB
- Battery Up to 12 hours of use for 45W charger (5V/3A, 9V/3A, 15V/3A, 20V/2.25A)
- Fast charging: up to 2 hours can be reached in as little as 20 minutes
- Pixel phones are compatible with the USB-CTM 45W adapter
- Finely painted magnesium alloy body
- Wireless Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2×2 (MIMO)
- dual-band (2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz)
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Dual front-firing speakers for better surround sound
- 2 mics for improved noise cancellation
- Backlit keys make typing in low light simpler
- Full size with 19 mm pitch
- Hush Keys, Google Assistant key
- Extra-large trackpad with multi-touch and gesture support
- Etched glass surface with anti-smudge coating
- 2MP Duo Cam with 1080p HD video at 60 frames per second
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Magnetic Sensor
- 2 USB-C charging connectors, up to 4K external display out, and quick data transmission
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Built-in virus prevention and the Titan C security chip
- Built-in FIDO authenticator
- Chrome OS
Design and Performance
The Pixelbook Go, like the Pixelbook, has a much more appealing design. The Pixelbook Go is encased in a magnesium alloy and boasts a ribbed bottom that looks unusual, feels amazing, and makes the laptop simple to hold securely. It’s available in two tongue-in-cheek color selections (“Just Black” and “Not Pink,” which is basically off white).
The Pixelbook Go has more whimsy than the Pixelbook, which is a sleek premium ultraportable Chromebook meant to compete with the Apple MacBook Air.
The Intel Core i5-8200Y CPU in the Pixelbook Go isn’t built to burn barns, but it’s a good offering when compared to the chips in most other Chromebooks—certainly capable of handling standard work activities, if not graphics-intensive or gaming apps.
The cr-XPRT performance test assesses Chromebook performance in both fundamental productivity tasks and more demanding activities, like watching movies and playing games. The HP Chromebook x360 14 g1, which has a more powerful U-series Core CPU, is much ahead of the group, while the Pixelbook Go is right in the center.
Conclusion
Chromebook sets up the standard
Ivy Ross, Google’s vice president of hardware design, announced the Pixelbook Go, promising a laptop that is “quick, lasts all day, and looks and feels great,” but at a more affordable price. The Pixelbook Go does this with a minimum of sacrifices. Google has set a new benchmark that may be difficult to match. If you have a reasonable budget and want to make the most out of it, Pixelbook Go is your go. Certainly is the best substitute for the Apple MacBook.
