Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
44.5Performance44
29.8Display28.6
66.7Battery48.3
88Portability77.5
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+18) and portability (+11). Samsung Galaxy Book6 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 78
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 24% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 13% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.43 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,249
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 29% higher charging: 45 W vs 35 W
- 16% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 17% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 61 Wh+16% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 45 W+29% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+13% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+24% | 14.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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