Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
Apple's M3 MacBook Air excels as a ultraportable powerhouse, weighing just 1.24kg with exceptional 18-hour battery life and sharp 500-nit Liquid Retina display. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 offers significantly more screen real estate (16 inches vs 13.6), a vibrant 120Hz AMOLED touchscreen, double the RAM (16GB vs 8GB), and superior port variety including HDMI and SD card. However, it's 420g heavier and costs $650 more. For content creators and multitaskers needing Windows, the Samsung justifies its premium with versatility and expandable storage. Students and travelers prioritizing mobility and battery endurance should choose the MacBook Air,its M3 performance easily handles everyday tasks, and macOS integration is seamless. The Air delivers exceptional value; the Samsung targets professionals requiring a true 2-in-1 experience.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 if…
- →Light and portable at 1.24 kg
- →Excellent fanless M3 efficiency
- →Bright 500-nit Liquid Retina display
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 if…
- →Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- →Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- →Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
Category Scores
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 Pro 360
Pros
- Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
- Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell
Cons
- Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
- No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215.0 x 11.3 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours wireless web | Up to 15 hours |
| Capacity | 52.6 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.6 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS LED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 8 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Apple M3 | 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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