Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 is the cheaper of the two at $1,349 versus $1,999, a difference of about $650. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 is praised for versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch amoled. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
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
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
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 Pro 14" M5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 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 24 hours | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | 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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