Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
44.5Performance38.3
29.8Display38.4
66.7Battery68
88Portability72.5
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and performance (+6). Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 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 performance score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 73
- 28% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,392
- 27% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.69 kg
- 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,000 vs 10,236
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 86% higher charging: 65 W vs 35 W
- 44% higher capacity: 76 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| 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 Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+28%Top 22% | 2,392Bottom 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000+17%Bottom 27% | 10,236Bottom 11% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 76 Wh+44% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 65 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+27% | 1.69 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+12% | 12.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7 |
| 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 Book5 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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