Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4
78.2Performance38
74.3Display23.1
81Battery38.7
53.3Portability73.2
9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 40.8, pulling ahead mainly in display (+51) and battery (+42). Samsung Galaxy Book4 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 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 38
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 39
- 441% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 296 nits
- 211% higher charging: 140 W vs 45 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4
- Stronger portability score: 73 vs 53
- 28% lower weight: 1.55 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+4% | 15.6 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+441% | 296 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core 7 150U |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR4X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+43%Top 7% | 2,720Bottom 50% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800+153%Top 6% | 9,005Bottom 8% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+85% | 54 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+211% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.55 kg+28% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 15.4 mm+8% |
| Material | Aluminum | Metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1MP (720p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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