Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
55.2Performance44
29.8Display28.6
67.2Battery48.3
88Portability77.5
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+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 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 44
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 48
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 78
- 56% higher charging: 70 W vs 45 W
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,249
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 14% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 54 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | 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 (M4) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700Top 21% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600Top 46% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 61 Wh+14% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+56% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | 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 (M4) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 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 | 12MP Center Stage | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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