Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
Apple's M4 MacBook Pro 14 and Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra target different computing philosophies at vastly different price points. The MacBook Pro excels with its exceptional 1600-nit XDR display, superior battery life reaching 24 hours for wireless web browsing, and the efficient M4 chip delivering impressive performance in a compact 1.55 kg chassis. Its 120Hz ProMotion display and Liquid Retina XDR technology make it outstanding for creative work. However, it limits you to 512GB storage without expandability and charges $1599. The Galaxy Book4 Ultra counters with a larger 16-inch AMOLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 9 16-core processor, double the base storage at 1TB with expansion support, and traditional Windows 11 flexibility. Yet it weighs 1.86 kg, delivers only 13 hours of battery life, and its 400-nit display pales against the MacBook's XDR panel. At $2399.99, the Galaxy Book4 Ultra costs $800 more while offering lower battery endurance and dimmer visuals. The MacBook Pro 14 M4 delivers superior everyday performance, exceptional display quality, and remarkable battery efficiency at a significantly lower price. Choose the MacBook Pro unless you absolutely need Windows, a larger screen, or more than 512GB of storage.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 if…
- →16 GB base RAM at no extra cost
- →Excellent battery life up to 24 hours
- →Mini-LED ProMotion display in entry MacBook Pro
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra if…
- →Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- →Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- →Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4
Pros
- 16 GB base RAM at no extra cost
- Excellent battery life up to 24 hours
- Mini-LED ProMotion display in entry MacBook Pro
- Three Thunderbolt 4 ports plus HDMI and SD
- Quiet, efficient operation under typical load
Cons
- M4 lacks the GPU power of Pro/Max chips
- Storage upgrades remain expensive
- Only two external displays supported on M4
- Design unchanged from previous generation
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M4 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.86 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 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 24 hours wireless web | Up to 13 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 | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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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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