Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
78.2Performance41
74.3Display38.4
81Battery50.8
53.3Portability87.9
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 73.3 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+37) and display (+36). Samsung Galaxy Book5 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 (M4 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 78 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 81 vs 51
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 125% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 16 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 53
- 43% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 31% lower thickness: 11.6 mm vs 16.8 mm
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (touch, anti-reflective) |
| 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 Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 Max (14-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-package) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,900+45%Top 7% | 2,696Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 22,800+106%Top 6% | 11,045Bottom 16% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+58% | 63 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 14 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.23 kg+43% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 11.6 mm+31% |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
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