Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14
Apple M4 against Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 13.6-inch vs 14-inch screens, 1.24 vs 1.23 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹99,900 | ₹1,31,990 |
| Starting Configuration | M4, 16 GB, 256 GB | Not published by Samsung |
| Announced | March 2025 | January 2025 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Sequoia) | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC) |
| Model Numbers | Mac16,12 (A3240) | NP940XHA |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6 mm |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 11.6 mm |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.23 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Gray, Silver |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.6-inch | 14-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 (224 ppi) | 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+), 16:10 |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Anti-Glare | Not published by Apple | Yes (anti-reflective) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 48 to 120 Hz VRR |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits typical, 500 nits HDR |
| Colour Gamut | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone | 120% DCI-P3 colour volume |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Apple M4, 10-core CPU with 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V / Core Ultra 7 256V / Core Ultra 7 258V (Intel Evo) |
| Top Processor | Apple M4, 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 8-core (4P + 4 LP E), up to 4.8 GHz, 12 MB cache |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M4 GPU, 8-core or 10-core, hardware ray tracing | Intel Arc 130V (Core Ultra 5) / Intel Arc 140V (Core Ultra 7) |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine | Intel AI Boost NPU, up to 47 TOPS |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | LPDDR5X |
| Max RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Soldered RAM | Not published by Apple | Yes (on package) |
| Storage Options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Max Storage | 2 TB | 1 TB |
| M.2 Slots | Not published by Apple | Expansion slot |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 53.8 Wh | 63.1 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (video) | Up to 21 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 18 hours (streaming) | Up to 21 hours |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) | Not published by Samsung |
| Charger | 30W USB-C (35W dual-port with 10-core GPU), 70W fast charge optional | 65W USB-C (up to 41% in 30 minutes) |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) | 2x Thunderbolt 4 |
| USB-A | None | 1x USB-A |
| HDMI | None | HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz, 5K 120Hz) |
| SD Card Slot | None | microSD card reader |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm headphone/mic combo jack |
| Charging Port | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) | USB-C |
| External Displays | Up to 2, up to 6K at 60Hz | Not published by Samsung |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP, 1080p video | 1080p (2 MP) |
| Webcam Features | Center Stage, Desk View | Staggered HDR |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 4 (2 woofers, 2 tweeters) |
| Speaker Power | Not published by Apple | 2 x 5W woofers, 2 x 2W tweeters |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes |
| Microphones | 3-mic array, Voice Isolation | Dual studio-quality mics |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (Magic Keyboard) | Yes |
| Copilot Key | Not published by Apple | Yes |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Yes |
| TPM | Not published by Apple | Yes |
| Notable Features | Up to two external 6K displays with the lid open, Apple Intelligence, fanless design | Copilot+ PC, Galaxy AI features (AI Select, Photo Remaster), adaptive palm rejection touchpad |