Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 (3 tied) — including performance score (8.1/10 vs 6.8/10).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: our verdict
Galaxy Book Edge is for anyone who wants a laptop that stands out for its sharper 2880 x 1800 resolution OLED display and a lighter, more modern design. Skip it if you need the best performance or battery life for demanding workloads or long days away from a charger. The honest reason to hesitate: you give up top-tier performance, as it falls behind in both real-world speed and benchmark results.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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 Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.1/10 | 9.2/10 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.16 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 10.9 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver, Gold, Blue | Blue |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 312.3 x 223.8 x 10.9 mm |
| Footprint | 809 cm2 (125.3 inches2) | 699 cm2 (108.4 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | — | 11.5 x 8.3 cm |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8.1/10 | 6.8/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1162 | 892 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 202 | 117 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17463 | 13844 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4121 | 2659 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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| CPU threads | 10 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 4 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 (10-Core) | X1E-80-100 X1E-84-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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| GPU compute | 4.1 TFLOPS | 3.8 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-core) | Qualcomm Adreno X1-85 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1250 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 80 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X1-85 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | No |
| Storage upgradable | No | No |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | Custom |
| Storage configurations available | 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB | 512GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Display size | 15.3 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi | 243 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1223:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 27 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% | ~81.3% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 5.4 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 130° |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh | 55.9 Wh |
| Charging speed | 35 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.4 (2 tweeters and 4 woofers) | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Speaker loudness | ~84.8 dB | ~78.4 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W, 2x2.7W |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 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 M5
- Performance score: 8.1/10 (vs 6.8/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 7.4/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1162 (vs 892)
- Cinebench (single-core): 202 (vs 117)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17463 (vs 13844)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4121 (vs 2659)
- GPU compute: 4.1 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- NVMe storage
- Display size: 15.3 in (vs 14 in)
- Battery capacity: 66.5 Wh (vs 55.9 Wh)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14
- Overall score: 7.2/10 (vs 7/10)
- Portability score: 9.2/10 (vs 8.1/10)
- Display score: 7.8/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 10)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Pixel density: 243 ppi (vs 224 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 35 W)
- Weight: 1.16 kg (vs 1.51 kg)
- Thickness: 10.9 mm (vs 11.5 mm)
- Vapor chamber cooling
- Windows Precision touchpad
- HDMI port
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14?
Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 (3 tied) — including performance score (8.1/10 vs 6.8/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 costs around $1299, $50 less than the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 at around $1349.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 and the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14?
The biggest gaps are in performance score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs 6.8/10); portability score (9.2/10 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 14 vs 8.1/10); battery score (8.6/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M5 vs 7.4/10).