Apple MacBook Air 15" M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Apple's MacBook Air M4 delivers superior display quality with its 2880x1864 Liquid Retina IPS panel and exceptional 18-hour battery life, making it ideal for creative professionals and power users. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 360 counters with a 2-in-1 convertible design, sharper 120Hz refresh rate, twice the base storage (512GB vs 256GB), and traditional Windows flexibility with dual USB-A ports. Performance-wise, Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H matches the M4's capabilities for most tasks, though the M4 excels in video editing and creative workflows. The MacBook Air remains thinner (0.45" vs 14.9mm) and lighter with superior trackpad integration. For $50 more, Samsung offers versatility and Windows software compatibility; Apple prioritizes minimalist design and longevity. Choose the MacBook Air M4 if ecosystem lock-in doesn't concern you and you value display excellence—otherwise, the Galaxy Book4 360's 2-in-1 flexibility and larger storage make it the better all-purpose Windows alternative.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Air 15" M4 if…
- →M4 chip delivers massive performance leap over M3 with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- →16 GB RAM standard — no more $200 upgrade from 8 GB
- →18-hour battery life is genuinely all-day
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 15" M4
Pros
- M4 chip delivers massive performance leap over M3 with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- 16 GB RAM standard — no more $200 upgrade from 8 GB
- 18-hour battery life is genuinely all-day
- Fanless design is completely silent under all workloads
- Gorgeous 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display for content consumption
Cons
- Still limited to 60Hz display — no ProMotion
- Only two Thunderbolt ports — both on the left side
- Base 256 GB storage is tight for a $1,299 laptop
- No HDMI or SD card slot — dongles still required
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 15" M4 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 3.3 lbs (1.51 kg) | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 13.4 x 9.35 x 0.45 inches | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 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 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 66.5 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.3 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina IPS | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 256 GB (configurable to 2 TB) | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | 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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