Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
78.2Performance42.4
74.3Display38.4
81Battery68
53.3Portability62.4
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+36) and performance (+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 16 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 42
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 68
- 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 Ultra
- Stronger portability score: 62 vs 53
- 13% lower weight: 1.86 kg vs 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,400 vs $3,499
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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+220% | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+60%Top 7% | 2,436Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800+82%Top 6% | 12,517Bottom 35% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+32% | 76 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W | 140 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.86 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 16.5 mm+2% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, 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 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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