Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
91.1Performance56.9
74.3Display54.7
99.5Battery70.7
53.3Portability76.7
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 81.9 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and battery (+29). 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 (M5 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 91 vs 57
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 71
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
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 2.15 kg
- Lower launch price: $2,100 vs $3,899
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 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 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Max (18-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU | Intel Graphics (integrated, 4 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 36 GB+13% | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-board) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,336+53%Top 1% | 2,839Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 30,057+81%Top 1% | 16,587Top 29% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+28% | 78 Wh |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.15 kg | 1.59 kg+26% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 11.9 mm+29% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, 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 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
Related comparisons
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)VSApple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Max)VSApple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5 Pro)VSApple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Max)vs HUAWEI MateBook Fold Ultimate Design (2026)VSSamsung Galaxy Book6 Provs ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025)VSSamsung Galaxy Book6 Provs ASUS Zenbook S 14VSSamsung Galaxy Book6 Provs Framework Laptop 13 ProVSSamsung Galaxy Book6 Provs Alienware 18 Area-51VS