Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Updated Apr 2026
The Verdict
Apple's MacBook Air M3 excels as a ultraportable workhorse with exceptional efficiency, weighing just 1.24kg and delivering up to 18 hours of battery life thanks to the M3's power optimization. Its 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560x1664, 500 nits) provides stunning clarity for creative work, though base storage of 256GB feels restrictive at this price. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 360 counters with a larger 15.6-inch AMOLED touchscreen (120Hz refresh, convertible design), double the RAM (16GB), and significantly more storage (512GB), running Windows 11 for broader software compatibility. However, it's heavier (1.65kg), thicker, and sacrifices battery longevity. For students and professionals prioritizing portability and macOS ecosystem integration, the M3 Air's superior build and battery justify the premium. Windows users and those needing larger displays with more RAM should consider the Galaxy Book4 360, despite its extra weight and higher price. The M3 Air offers better value for its class.
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Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13" M3
Pros
- Light and portable at 1.24 kg
- Excellent fanless M3 efficiency
- Bright 500-nit Liquid Retina display
- Up to 18 hours of battery life
- Supports two external displays with lid closed
Cons
- 8 GB base RAM increasingly limiting
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
- 256 GB SSD uses single NAND chip with slower speeds
- No high-refresh display
- Limited port selection
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215.0 x 11.3 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours wireless web | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LED | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 256 GB | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M3 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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