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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16: Comparison
What is the difference between Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16?
The gap that matters here is refresh rate: Apple MacBook Air 15-inch 60 Hz against Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16 120 Hz, which puts Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16 50% ahead.
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16: which one fits your build
Buy the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch for content consumption and everyday multitasking, though it is the wrong buy for anyone who might want to add RAM or storage later and sustained GPU-heavy rendering or gaming. It also earns its place with buyers who want a bigger screen without moving to a MacBook Pro. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16 is the one to take for portability-focused professionals and AMOLED display fans, though it is not built for buyers who want to add RAM later. Our rating of the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (8.1/10): the M4 MacBook Air 15 combines an M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a 15.3 inch 2880 by 1864 IPS display at 500 nits. It weighs 1.51 kg with a 66.5Wh battery, which suits buyers who want a bigger screen for multitasking and media. Memory and storage are fixed, so choose your configuration carefully. Sustained GPU-heavy rendering or gaming is not what this model suits.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, region sold, laptop class, release year, vram and graphics switching included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 6 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16 differ on series id?
Yes. Series ID reads macbook-air-15-m4 on the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch versus samsung-galaxy-book5-pro-16 on the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16.
Is the Memory Soldered the same on the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Samsung
Series
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- MacBook Air
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Galaxy Book5 Pro
Series ID
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- macbook-air-15-m4
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- samsung-galaxy-book5-pro-16
SKU Name
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- M4 / 16GB / 512GB
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Galaxy Book5 Pro 16 (Ultra 7 258V, 32GB, 1TB)
Region Sold
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Global
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Global
Laptop Class
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Thin and Light
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Thin and Light
Release Year
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 2025
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 2025
Operating System
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- macOS
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Windows 11 Home
Weight
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 1.51 kg
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 1.22 kgBest
CPU Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Intel
CPU Model
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple M4
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Core Ultra 7 258V
CPU Cores
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 10Best
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 8
GPU Brand
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Intel
GPU Model
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Apple M4 GPU (10-core)
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Intel Arc 140V (integrated)
VRAM
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0 GB
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 0 GB
Graphics Switching
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Integrated Only
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Integrated Only
RAM Capacity
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 16 GB
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 32 GBBest
RAM Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Unified Memory
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- LPDDR5X
Memory Form Factor
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- On Package Unified
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Soldered
Memory Soldered
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Yes
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Yes
RAM Slots
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 0
RAM Slots Free
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 0
Storage Slots
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 1
Storage Slots Free
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 0
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 0
Storage Form Factor
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Soldered
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- M.2 2280
SATA Bay Present
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- No
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- No
Storage Capacity
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 512 GB
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 1000 GBBest
Storage Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- Soldered NVMe
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- NVMe SSD
Display Size
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 15.3 inches
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 16 inches
Resolution Width
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 2880 px
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 2880 px
Resolution Height
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 1864 px
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 1800 pxBest
Refresh Rate
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 60 Hz-50%
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 120 HzBest
Panel Type
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- IPS
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- OLED
Brightness Condition
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- SDR Typical
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Vendor Unstated
Touchscreen
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- No
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Yes
Battery Capacity
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- 66.5 Wh
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- 76 WhBest
Thunderbolt Support
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- USB4
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- Thunderbolt 4
WiFi Standard
- Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
- WiFi 6E
- Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
- WiFi 7
Which one should you pick?
Choose Apple MacBook Air 15-inch if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16 if you want the higher refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Price comparison
| Retailer | Apple MacBook Air 15-inch | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Store | View on Samsung Store |
Disclaimer: The price and specification of the given product may differ from the actual product. Please confirm on the retailer's website before buying.
Verdict
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
8.1 / 10 Expert Rating
The M4 MacBook Air 15 combines an M4 chip, 16GB of unified memory, 512GB of storage and a 15.3 inch 2880 by 1864 IPS display at 500 nits.
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 16
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Galaxy Book5 Pro 16 weighs 1.22 kg and carries a 16-inch 2880-wide OLED touch panel at 120Hz, a Core Ultra 7 258V, 32GB of LPDDR5X and a 76Wh battery.