G2 Vendor Directory

Chrome OS vs. Apple OS X Mountain Lion

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricChrome OS

by Google

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

by Apple

Overall rating4.54.2
Review count744221
Ease of use9.49.1
Ease of setup9.49.1
Quality of support8.98.5
Meets requirements9.08.8
NPS67.34972745.833333
Small Business48.3%46.4%
Mid-Market34.0%32.1%
Enterprise17.7%21.5%
Total page views3,296240
Total LLM citations3,179144

Chrome OS

ChromeOS is a lightweight, cloud-centric operating system developed by Google, designed to provide a fast, secure, and user-friendly computing experience. Built upon the Linux kernel, it primarily utilizes the Google Chrome web browser as its main interface, emphasizing web applications and cloud storage. Since its debut in 2011, ChromeOS has powered a range of devices, including Chromebooks, Chromeboxes, and Chromebits, catering to users seeking simplicity and efficiency in their digital tasks.

Pros

  • Speed/Performance
  • Ease of Use
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Setup
  • Lightweight Size
  • Regular Updates

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

OS X Mountain Lion, version 10.8, is the ninth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers, launched on July 25, 2012. This release introduced over 200 new features, many inspired by iOS, to enhance user experience and system functionality. Key Features and Functionality: - iCloud Integration: Seamless synchronization of Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Reminders, Notes, and iWork documents across all Apple devices.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Speed/Performance
  • New Features
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation
  • Regular Updates