Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
Apple's MacBook Pro 14 M3 Pro delivers exceptional performance and an outstanding display with 1600 nits peak brightness and ProMotion support, justifying its $1999 price point for creative professionals. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 offers a larger 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 2-in-1 convertibility, and stronger CPU multi-core performance at a $250 lower price, making it versatile for productivity and media consumption. MacBook Pro edges ahead in GPU capabilities, battery efficiency, and port quality including three Thunderbolt 4 connections versus two on Samsung. Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 compensates with expandable storage, additional USB-A port, and more compact thickness at 12.8mm. Both feature excellent keyboards and solid battery life. For creators and professionals needing top-tier graphics performance and display quality, the MacBook Pro wins. For users wanting a larger screen, convertible form factor, and Windows ecosystem at better value, choose the Galaxy Book4 Pro 360.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M3 Pro if…
- →M3 Pro with 3nm process delivers 20% faster CPU than M2 Pro
- →Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR peak brightness
- →18 GB unified memory is a welcome base RAM increase over M2 Pro
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 Pro 14" M3 Pro
Pros
- M3 Pro with 3nm process delivers 20% faster CPU than M2 Pro
- Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR peak brightness
- 18 GB unified memory is a welcome base RAM increase over M2 Pro
- 17-hour battery life is outstanding for a pro laptop
- Excellent port selection with HDMI, SD card reader, and MagSafe
Cons
- $1999 starting price is steep for the base configuration
- 512 GB base SSD may fill quickly for creative professionals
- 1.61 kg is noticeably heavier than the MacBook Air
- Notch on display can interfere with certain menu bar apps
- macOS limits gaming compared to Windows laptops
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 Pro 14" M3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.61 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 17 hours wireless web | Up to 15 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe (configurable to 4 TB) | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 18 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 18-core GPU | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Apple M3 Pro | 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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