Apple MacBook Air 13" M2 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
MacBook Air 13 M2 and Galaxy Book4 Pro target different needs with distinct strengths. The MacBook excels in portability at 2.7 lbs versus the Samsung's 1.55 kg (3.4 lbs), making it genuinely pocketable for frequent travelers. Apple's legendary battery efficiency delivers up to 18 hours of real-world use, compared to Samsung's 15 hours, though the Samsung packs a larger 76 Wh battery. Display-wise, the Samsung wins decisively with its 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen at 120Hz and 2880x1800 resolution, providing noticeably sharper visuals and smoother scrolling than the MacBook's 13.6-inch Liquid Retina at 60Hz. Performance heavily favors Samsung: 16 GB RAM and Intel Core Ultra 7 (16-core) crush the MacBook's 8 GB and M2's 10-core GPU. Samsung also includes practical ports (HDMI, dual USB-A, SD card) versus Apple's minimal two Thunderbolt ports. The MacBook M2 starts at $1199 with 256 GB storage, while Samsung costs $250 more with 512 GB included. Choose the MacBook for ultraportability and macOS ecosystem efficiency; pick Samsung if you need a powerful, feature-rich 16-inch Windows machine with superior cooling and expandability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Air 13" M2 if…
- →Stunning redesign with flat edges and slim 0.44-inch profile
- →MagSafe charging returns — frees up both USB-C ports
- →1080p FaceTime camera is a massive upgrade over the M1 Air
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro if…
- →Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- →Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- →Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13" M2
Pros
- Stunning redesign with flat edges and slim 0.44-inch profile
- MagSafe charging returns — frees up both USB-C ports
- 1080p FaceTime camera is a massive upgrade over the M1 Air
- Liquid Retina display is brighter and slightly larger at 13.6 inches
- Fanless M2 chip handles 4K video editing silently
Cons
- 256 GB base SSD uses single NAND chip — notably slower writes than M1 Air
- 8 GB base RAM requires a $200 upgrade for serious work
- Still limited to one external display without workarounds
- 60Hz display — no ProMotion option
- Midnight color is a fingerprint magnet
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
Pros
- Gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with vivid color
- Slim 12.5 mm profile for a 16-inch laptop
- Excellent Samsung ecosystem integration with Galaxy devices
- Good port selection including SD card and HDMI
- Up to 15-hour battery life is class-leading
Cons
- No discrete GPU option on this model
- RAM and SSD are soldered — no upgrade path
- Samsung DeX for PC still limited in scope
- AMOLED display may develop burn-in over time
- Higher price than similarly-specced Windows ultrabooks
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13" M2 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.7 lbs (1.24 kg) | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 256 GB (configurable to 2 TB) | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M2 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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