Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
44.5Performance42.4
29.8Display38.4
66.7Battery68
88Portability62.4
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+26) and performance (+2). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra 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 portability score: 88 vs 62
- 33% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.86 kg
- 32% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 16.5 mm
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,436
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,400
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 300% higher charging: 140 W vs 35 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 44% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+25%Top 22% | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | 12,517+4%Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 76 Wh+44% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 140 W+300% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+33% | 1.86 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+32% | 16.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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