Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
87.1Performance47.1
74.3Display38.4
92.2Battery41.2
53.6Portability91
8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro)2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) wins this laptop face-off, 79 to 51.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+51) and performance (+40). Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 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 (M5 Pro)
- Stronger performance score: 87 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 41
- 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits
- 115% higher charging: 140 W vs 65 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14
- Stronger portability score: 91 vs 54
- 46% lower weight: 1.16 kg vs 2.14 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 10.9 mm vs 16.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,350 vs $2,699
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 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 (M5 Pro) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M5 Pro (18-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 |
| Graphics | Apple M5 Pro 20-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 (integrated) |
| RAM | 24 GB+50% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-8448 (on-board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | eUFS (soldered) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 4,295+55%Top 4% | 2,769Top 47% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 28,436+98%Top 3% | 14,390Top 42% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 100 Wh+78% | 56 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 17 h | — |
| Charging | 140 W+115% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.16 kg+46% |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 10.9 mm+35% |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm headphone/mic |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 2MP (1080p) |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M5 Pro) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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