Apple MacBook Neo vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
40.4Performance44
29.8Display28.6
20Battery48.3
86.4Portability77.5
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Book6 wins this laptop face-off, 47.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+4). Apple MacBook Neo 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 Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 78
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 15% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 14.9 mm
- 14% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.43 kg
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,249
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 20
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 61 Wh+68% |
| Charging | 20 W | 45 W+125% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+14% | 1.43 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+15% | 14.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 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 | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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