Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
91.1Performance47.1
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery41.2
71Portability91
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+44) and display (+36). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 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 Pro 14 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 41
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 71
- 30% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 15.5 mm
- 28% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 1.62 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″+1% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| Resolution | 3024x1964 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8448 (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | eUFS (soldered) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+56%Top 2% | 2,769Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+104%Top 2% | 14,390Top 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh+30% | 56 Wh |
| Charging | 96 W+48% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg | 1.16 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm | 10.9 mm+30% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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