Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
Apple's MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro commands premium pricing with legitimate performance advantages, particularly its exceptional Liquid Retina XDR display (1600 nits vs 400 nits) and superior M4 Pro chip delivering 20-core GPU performance. Battery life stretches to 24 hours on wireless tasks, and the unified 24GB RAM architecture optimizes video editing and creative workflows. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 offers compelling value at $750 less, weighing 480g lighter with useful convertible functionality and expandable storage. Its Dynamic AMOLED panel and 16-core Intel processor handle productivity competently, though battery life (15 hours) and display brightness lag considerably. For professional creatives prioritizing display quality, processing power, and battery endurance, the MacBook Pro's investment justifies itself. Budget-conscious users prioritizing portability and versatility should favor Samsung.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 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 24 hours wireless web | Up to 15 hours |
| Capacity | 100 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 16.2 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB unified | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 14-core CPU, 20-core GPU | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Apple M4 Pro | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
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Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 16" M4 Pro
Pros
- Exceptional battery life up to 24 hours
- Stunning mini-LED XDR display with 1600 nits HDR brightness
- Class-leading M4 Pro performance and efficiency
- Excellent six-speaker sound system
- Wide port selection including HDMI and SD card
Cons
- Very expensive starting price
- Heavy at over 2.1 kg
- RAM and storage not user-upgradeable
- Limited macOS gaming library
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
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