Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
32.4chipPerformance47.3
—Graphicschip45.1
29.8Displayspec-based38.4
63.3Batteryspec-based41.3
88Portabilityspec-based77.7
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2)6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) scores 48.6 against 48.7 for Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 edges ahead in performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2)
- 91% higher Web browsing endurance: 14.1 h vs 7.4 h
- 19% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.54 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,450
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 32
- 117% higher charging: 65 W vs 30 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M2 (8-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | Apple M2 8-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 (integrated) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8448 (on-board) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | eUFS 4.0 (soldered) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,751Bottom 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 14,646Top 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 61.8 Wh+17% |
| Web browsing endurance | 14.1 h+91% | 7.4 h |
| Charging | 30 W | 65 W+117% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+19% | 1.54 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+8% | 12.3 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4 (USB-C, 40Gbps, USB Power Delivery), 1x USB-A (USB 3.2), 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K60), microSD card reader, 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 2MP (1080p FHD) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Monterey | Windows 11 Home |
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