Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro dominates in display quality with its stunning 1600-nit Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED screen, superior color accuracy, and exceptional performance via the M4 Pro chip with 16-core GPU. Battery life extends to 22 hours versus Galaxy Book4 Pro's 15 hours, and macOS offers seamless integration for creative professionals. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro counters with a larger 16" Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, slimmer profile at 12.5mm, better port selection including dual USB-A, and $550 price advantage running Windows 11. For demanding creative work, video editing, and coding, MacBook Pro's unified memory architecture and optimized software ecosystem deliver unmatched efficiency. However, Windows users prioritizing screen real estate, legacy software compatibility, and budget flexibility should consider the Galaxy Book4 Pro. Apple's premium pricing reflects legitimate performance and battery advantages, making it the stronger choice for professionals, despite Samsung's respectable all-around offering.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 Pro if…
- →Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- →Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- →Long battery life around 22 hours
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 Pro 14" M4 Pro
Pros
- Powerful M4 Pro performance in a portable chassis
- Bright mini-LED ProMotion display
- Long battery life around 22 hours
- Three Thunderbolt 5 ports for high-speed I/O
- Excellent build quality and speakers
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Base RAM bumped to 24 GB raises entry cost
- Notch in display divides opinion
- No cellular or touchscreen option
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 Pro 14" M4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.60 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 355.4 x 227.9 x 12.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| SD card | ||
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 22 hours wireless web | Up to 15 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 16-core GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M4 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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