Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro
The Verdict
Both laptops offer compelling value in the 16-inch segment, but they serve different user priorities. Apple's MacBook Pro 16 M2 Pro excels with its exceptional Liquid Retina XDR display delivering 1600 nits brightness and ProMotion smoothness, paired with industry-leading performance for creative professionals. Its 22-hour battery life and thermal efficiency are class-leading. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro counters with a lighter chassis at 1.55 kg, more traditional I/O ports including USB-A, and a significantly lower price point ($1050 less). Its Dynamic AMOLED display is vibrant but dimmer at 500 nits, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 offers solid general computing power without matching Apple's GPU capabilities. For video editing, 3D work, or intensive tasks, the MacBook Pro justifies its premium. For everyday productivity and budget-conscious buyers, Samsung delivers practical performance and portability.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 16" M2 Pro if…
- →Outstanding 22-hour battery life for a 16-inch professional laptop
- →Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR peak brightness
- →M2 Pro handles demanding creative workloads like 4K video editing
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 16" M2 Pro
Pros
- Outstanding 22-hour battery life for a 16-inch professional laptop
- Stunning Liquid Retina XDR display with 1600-nit HDR peak brightness
- M2 Pro handles demanding creative workloads like 4K video editing
- Excellent port selection including HDMI, SD card, and MagSafe
- Fantastic six-speaker sound system with spatial audio
Cons
- Heavy at 2.14 kg — not ideal for frequent travel
- 16 GB base RAM should be 32 GB at $2499
- M3 Pro lineup arrived months later making this a short-lived generation
- macOS limits gaming compared to Windows alternatives
- No Face ID — relies on Touch ID in the keyboard
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 16" M2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Ventura | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 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 | 100 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 16.0 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB NVMe (configurable to 8 TB) | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 12-core CPU, 19-core GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M2 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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