Apple MacBook Neo vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
40.4Performancechip36.8
29.8Display20
20Battery48.3
86.4Portability73.6
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 41.8 for Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) edges ahead in battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 37
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 20
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 74
- 21% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.55 kg
- 16% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch)
- 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
- 68% higher capacity: 61 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 15.6 ″+20% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 255U |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe cores) |
| 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 Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 8% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 61 Wh+68% |
| Charging | 20 W | 45 W+125% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+21% | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+16% | 15.1 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A (USB 3.2), 1x HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Samsung Galaxy Book5 (15.6-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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