Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 (3 tied) — including overall score (6.9/10 vs 5.4/10).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: our verdict
MacBook Air is made for anyone who values top-tier performance, sharper 2880 x 1864 resolution, longer battery life, and a brighter 500-nit screen in a sleek, well-connected package. The only real hesitation: MacBook Air’s 256 GB base storage is not expandable.
Galaxy Book is for anyone who values having upgradable storage in a slim Windows laptop, especially if you plan to expand beyond the 256 GB it ships with. The one reason to hesitate: the 1920 x 1200 resolution means you give up a noticeably sharper display.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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 Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9/10 | 5.4/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 14.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 313.4 x 221.12 x 14.9 mm |
| Footprint | 809 cm2 (125.3 inches2) | 693 cm2 (107.5 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.7/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 956 | 859 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 167 | 116 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14368 | 12707 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3700 | 2596 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-Core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 (4P + 8E) |
| CPU base frequency | 4.46 GHz | 1.9 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 4.6 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 18 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 2 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M4 (10-Core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 2.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) | Intel Xe3 Graphics |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1470 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 18 W | 25 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8533 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | No | Yes |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4/10 | 3.7/10 |
| Display size | 15.3 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 350 nits |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Adaptive refresh rate | No | No |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1641:1 | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Response time | 24 ms | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% | ~82% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 5.9 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh | 61.2 Wh |
| Charging speed | 35 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 2:44 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | No | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~85.8 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
- Overall score: 6.9/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- Performance score: 7.7/10 (vs 6.7/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 6.5/10)
- Display score: 5.4/10 (vs 3.7/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 956 (vs 859)
- Cinebench (single-core): 167 (vs 116)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 14368 (vs 12707)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3700 (vs 2596)
- GPU compute: 3.8 TFLOPS (vs 2.4 TFLOPS)
- Display size: 15.3 in (vs 14 in)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 350 nits)
- Pixel density: 224 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 66.5 Wh (vs 61.2 Wh)
- Thickness: 11.5 mm (vs 14.9 mm)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
- Portability score: 8.8/10 (vs 8.1/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 10)
- Storage upgradable
- Charging speed: 45 W (vs 35 W)
- Weight: 1.45 kg (vs 1.51 kg)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3)
- Ethernet port
- HDMI port
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 1 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 (3 tied) — including overall score (6.9/10 vs 5.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
Both cost around $1299, so the choice comes down to specs rather than price.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 and the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.9/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs 5.4/10); performance score (7.7/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs 6.7/10); portability score (8.8/10 on the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 vs 8.1/10).