Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
66.2Performance44
74.3Display28.6
77.1Battery48.3
53Portability77.5
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in display (+46) and battery (+29). 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 Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 48
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
- 211% higher charging: 140 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 53
- 34% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+357% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120Top 28% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200Top 19% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+63% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+211% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.43 kg+34% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, 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 | 1080p FaceTime HD | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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