Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
66.2Performance56.9
74.3Display54.7
77.1Battery70.7
53Portability76.7
7 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and performance (+9). Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 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 57
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 71
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 60% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 1,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 53
- 29% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- 26% lower weight: 1.59 kg vs 2.16 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+1% | 16 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+60% | 1,000 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,120+10%Top 15% | 2,839Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 20,200+22%Top 12% | 16,587Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+28% | 78 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 13 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.16 kg | 1.59 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 11.9 mm+29% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
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