Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
91.1Performance42.4
74.3Display38.4
63.2Battery68
71Portability62.4
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 77.1 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and display (+36). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra 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 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 71 vs 62
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 135% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 29,415 vs 12,517
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 68 vs 63
- 46% higher charging: 140 W vs 96 W
- 13% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14.2 ″
- Lower launch price: $2,400 vs $3,599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14.2 ″ | 16 ″+13% |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,322+77%Top 2% | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 29,415+135%Top 2% | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 72 Wh | 76 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 96 W | 140 W+46% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.62 kg+13% | 1.86 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 mm+6% | 16.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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