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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare MacBook Pro 14 vs Chromebook C202SA⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MacBook Pro 14 and Chromebook C202SA within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Apple MacBook Pro 14⁩

⁦MacBook Pro 14⁩

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Reference model ⁦ASUS Chromebook C202SA⁩

⁦Chromebook C202SA⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦MacBook Pro 14⁩ ⁦Chromebook C202SA⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
General
Brand Apple ASUS
Product Family MacBook Chromebook
Model ⁦MacBook Pro 14⁩ ⁦Chromebook C202SA⁩
Model Number ⁦C202SA⁩
Launch Year ⁦2024 year⁩ ⁦2016 year⁩
Form Factor Clamshell Clamshell
Laptop Category Professional Education / Budget
Color Dark blue and silver
Operating System macOS ChromeOS
Operating System Architecture ⁦64-bit⁩ ⁦64-bit⁩
Processor
Processor Manufacturer Apple Intel
Processor Family ⁦Apple M4 Pro⁩ Intel Celeron
Processor Model ⁦M4 Pro⁩ ⁦Intel Celeron Dual Core N3060 1.6GHz⁩
Processor Generation ⁦Apple M4 family⁩ Braswell
CPU Architecture ⁦ARM64⁩ ⁦x86-64⁩
CPU Process Node ⁦3 nm⁩ ⁦14 nm⁩
CPU Cores ⁦2 cores⁩
Efficiency Cores ⁦0 cores⁩
CPU Threads ⁦2 threads⁩
CPU Base Clock ⁦1.6 GHz⁩
CPU Max Boost Clock ⁦2.48 GHz⁩
L2 Cache ⁦2 MB⁩
L3 Cache ⁦0 MB⁩
Processor Base Power ⁦6 W⁩
CPU Manageability Technology Intel vPro: No
AI / NPU
NPU Yes
NPU Model Apple Neural Engine
Graphics
Graphics Type Integrated Integrated
GPU Manufacturer Apple Intel
GPU Model ⁦Apple M4 Pro GPU⁩ ⁦Intel HD Graphics 400⁩
GPU Architecture ⁦Intel Gen8-LP⁩
VRAM Capacity ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
VRAM Type Shared system memory Shared system memory
GPU TGP ⁦6 W⁩
GPU Boost Clock ⁦600 MHz⁩
Maximum External Displays ⁦2 displays⁩ ⁦2 displays⁩
Maximum External Resolution ⁦Up to 8K @ 60Hz or 4K @ 240Hz⁩ ⁦3840 x 2160 @ 30 Hz⁩
Memory
Installed Memory ⁦24 GB⁩ ⁦4 GB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦48 GB⁩ ⁦4 GB⁩
Memory Type Unified Memory ⁦LPDDR3⁩
Memory Speed ⁦1066 MT/s⁩
Memory Form Factor On-package Soldered
Memory Slots ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Slots Used ⁦0 slots⁩ ⁦0 slots⁩
Memory Upgradeable No No
Memory Channels Single
Storage
Primary Storage Type SSD eMMC
Storage Capacity ⁦512 GB⁩ ⁦16 GB⁩
Storage Interface ⁦eMMC 5.0⁩
Storage Form Factor BGA eMMC
Installed Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩ ⁦1 drives⁩
Maximum Storage Drives ⁦1 drives⁩
M.2 Storage Slots ⁦0 slots⁩
RAID Support No RAID
Card Reader Yes Yes
Card Reader Formats SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card Reader Standard SDXC UHS-I
Display
Display Size ⁦14.2 inch⁩ ⁦11.6 inch⁩
Display Resolution ⁦3024 x 1964⁩ ⁦1366 x 768⁩
Resolution Class ⁦3K⁩ HD
Display Technology Mini-LED LED-backlit LCD
Panel Type Liquid Retina XDR TN
Refresh Rate ⁦120 Hz⁩ ⁦60 Hz⁩
Variable Refresh Rate Yes
VRR Range ⁦ProMotion up to 120 Hz; fixed 47.95–60 Hz Hz⁩
Display Brightness ⁦1000 nits⁩ ⁦200 nits⁩
Peak HDR Brightness ⁦1600 nits⁩
DCI-P3 Color Gamut 100 %
Color Depth ⁦10-bit⁩ ⁦8-bit⁩
Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Finish Anti-glare
HDR Support Yes
Dolby Vision Yes
Adaptive Sync Technology ProMotion
Viewing Angle ⁦90 horizontal / 60 vertical degree⁩
Camera & Biometrics
Webcam Resolution ⁦12MP⁩ ⁦1280 x 720⁩
Webcam Frame Rate ⁦30 fps⁩
Fingerprint Reader Yes
Fingerprint Reader Location Keyboard (Touch ID)
Camera Features Center Stage; Desk View; computational video Integrated HD webcam
Audio
Speaker Configuration ⁦6-speaker system⁩ Stereo speakers
Audio Technology Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos ASUS SonicMaster
Microphone Configuration ⁦3-mic studio-quality array⁩ Array microphone
Audio Jack Yes Yes
Keyboard & Input
Keyboard Type Backlit Magic Keyboard Spill-resistant chiclet keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Keyboard RGB Zones
Spill-Resistant Keyboard Yes
Touchpad Type Force Touch Multi-touch touchpad
Wireless & Networking
Wi-Fi Standard ⁦Wi-Fi 6E⁩ ⁦Wi-Fi 5⁩
Wi-Fi IEEE Standard ⁦802.11ax⁩ ⁦IEEE 802.11ac/b/g/n⁩
Wi-Fi Bands ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz⁩ ⁦2.4 GHz, 5 GHz⁩
Wi-Fi Spatial Streams ⁦2x2⁩
Bluetooth Version 5.3 4.2
WWAN No No
Ports & Expansion
USB Type-A Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦2 ports⁩
USB Type-A Specifications ⁦USB 3.0 (5 Gbps)⁩
USB Type-C Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB Type-C Specifications ⁦Thunderbolt 5 / USB4 / charging / DisplayPort⁩
USB4 Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
USB4 Speed ⁦120 Gbps⁩
Thunderbolt Port Count ⁦3 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Thunderbolt Version ⁦Thunderbolt 5⁩
HDMI Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
HDMI Version 1.4
DisplayPort Output DisplayPort over USB-C
RJ-45 Port Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
SD Card Slot Count ⁦1 ports⁩ ⁦1 ports⁩
microSD Card Slot Count ⁦0 ports⁩ ⁦0 ports⁩
Smart Card Reader No No
Security Lock Slot Yes
Internal PCIe Slots Onboard eMMC
Battery & Power
Battery Capacity ⁦72.4 Wh⁩ ⁦38 Wh⁩
Battery Cells ⁦2 cells⁩
Battery Chemistry Li-polymer Li-polymer
Battery Life ⁦22 hours⁩ ⁦10 hours⁩
Battery Life Test Method Apple video streaming test ⁦Chromium OS power LoadTest; local video playback above 80 nits⁩
Fast Charging Yes
Fast Charge Level 50 %
Fast Charge Time ⁦30 min⁩
Power Adapter ⁦40 W⁩
Power Connector ⁦MagSafe 3⁩ Barrel connector
USB-C Charging Yes
Maximum USB-C Charging Power ⁦96 W⁩
Dimensions & Build
Width ⁦312.6 mm⁩ ⁦294 mm⁩
Depth ⁦221.2 mm⁩ ⁦200 mm⁩
Thickness ⁦15.5 mm⁩ ⁦22.5 mm⁩
Weight ⁦1.6 kg⁩ ⁦1.2 kg⁩
Chassis Material Aluminum Reinforced plastic and rubber
Lid Material Aluminum Reinforced plastic
Base Material Aluminum Reinforced plastic with rubber bumper
Hinge Opening Angle ⁦180 degree⁩
MIL-STD Testing ⁦MIL-STD-810G drop testing⁩
IP Rating No IP rating
Security & Manageability
TPM Discrete TPM
Secure Boot Yes Yes
Enterprise Manageability ChromeOS verified-boot management
Smart Card Support No
BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing ChromeOS recovery mode
Sensors
Ambient Light Sensor Yes
Certifications & Sustainability
ENERGY STAR ENERGY STAR
EPEAT EPEAT Gold (US and Canada)
RoHS Compliance Yes Yes
Recycled Materials ⁦>35% recycled content; 100% recycled aluminum enclosure⁩ Not claimed
Product Carbon Footprint ⁦218 kg CO2e⁩
Environment & Warranty
Operating Temperature ⁦10-35 °C⁩ ⁦5 to 35 °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦0-90 % RH⁩ ⁦20 to 80 non-condensing % RH⁩
Storage Temperature ⁦-25-45 °C⁩ ⁦-10 to 60 °C⁩
Warranty ⁦1 years⁩ ⁦1 years⁩
Warranty Type Apple One-Year Limited Warranty Limited warranty including battery

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MacBook Pro 14 if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦M4 Pro⁩ (vs ⁦Intel Celeron Dual Core N3060 1.6GHz⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Apple M4 Pro GPU⁩ (vs ⁦Intel HD Graphics 400⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦24 GB⁩ (vs ⁦4 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦512 GB⁩ (vs ⁦16 GB⁩)

Choose Chromebook C202SA if you need:

  • Processor Model at ⁦Intel Celeron Dual Core N3060 1.6GHz⁩ (vs ⁦M4 Pro⁩)
  • GPU Model at ⁦Intel HD Graphics 400⁩ (vs ⁦Apple M4 Pro GPU⁩)
  • Installed Memory at ⁦4 GB⁩ (vs ⁦24 GB⁩)
  • Storage Capacity at ⁦16 GB⁩ (vs ⁦512 GB⁩)

Overall, choosing between MacBook Pro 14 and Chromebook C202SA depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Form Factor (Clamshell) and Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩). They differ mainly on Processor Model. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between MacBook Pro 14 and Chromebook C202SA?

MacBook Pro 14 and Chromebook C202SA share specifications such as Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System Architecture (⁦64-bit⁩), Graphics Type (Integrated), VRAM Capacity (⁦0 GB⁩).

The main differences: Processor Model (MacBook Pro 14: ⁦M4 Pro⁩, Chromebook C202SA: ⁦Intel Celeron Dual Core N3060 1.6GHz⁩); GPU Model (MacBook Pro 14: ⁦Apple M4 Pro GPU⁩, Chromebook C202SA: ⁦Intel HD Graphics 400⁩); Installed Memory (MacBook Pro 14: ⁦24 GB⁩, Chromebook C202SA: ⁦4 GB⁩); Storage Capacity (MacBook Pro 14: ⁦512 GB⁩, Chromebook C202SA: ⁦16 GB⁩).

MacBook Pro 14 may suit users who need its differing values, while Chromebook C202SA benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.