Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
66.2Performance39.9
74.3Display38.4
77.1Battery59.2
53Portability87.9
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 52.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+26). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 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 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 59
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 53
- 43% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,449 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+34% | 2,330 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+60% | 12,600 |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+59% | 63 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h+8% | 12 h |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.23 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 11.6 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.0, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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