Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6
91.1Performance44
74.3Display28.6
99.5Battery48.3
53.3Portability77.5
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 47.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and performance (+47). Samsung Galaxy Book6 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 48
- 357% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 350 nits
- 300% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book6
- Stronger portability score: 78 vs 53
- 33% lower weight: 1.43 kg vs 2.15 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 14.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,249 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16.2 ″+16% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | IPS (Anti-Glare) |
| Resolution | 3456x2234 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 1,600 nits+357% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 325 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics |
| RAM | 36 GB+125% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+300% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336Top 2% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057Top 2% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+63% | 61 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+211% | 45 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.43 kg+33% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 14.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C, 2x USB-A, 1x HDMI, microSD, RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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