Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 0 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 (4 tied) — including overall score (8.1/10 vs 5.4/10).
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: our verdict
Go Galaxy Book if you want a capable, lightweight laptop at a much lower price and don’t need the absolute best specs. Pass on it if the sharpest screen, the longest battery life, or the most storage out of the box is high on your list.
For creative or professional work, the MacBook Pro makes more sense with its top-tier performance, battery life, and sharper 3024 x 1964 Mini LED display. If what you really want is a solid everyday laptop with better value, this isn’t the one to chase.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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 Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.1/10 | 5.4/10 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.7/10 | 8.8/10 |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.45 kg |
| Thickness | 15.5 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 | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm | 313.4 x 221.12 x 14.9 mm |
| Footprint | 691 cm2 (107.2 inches2) | 693 cm2 (107.5 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 13.2 x 8.1 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Plastic |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 8.1/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 1158 | 859 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 206 | 116 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 17581 | 12707 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4169 | 2596 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 12 |
| CPU | Apple M5 (10-Core) | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 12 (4P + 8E) |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 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 M5 (10-Core) Apple M5 Pro (15-Core) Apple M5 Pro (18-Core) Apple M5 Max (32-сore) Apple M5 Max (40-сore) | Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Intel Core Ultra 7 356H |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 4.1 TFLOPS | 2.4 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 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 | — | 300 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 2300 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | — | 25 W |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 GPU (10-Core) | Intel Xe3 Graphics (4-Core) |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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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 | 9600 MHz | 8533 MHz |
| RAM slots | — | 2 |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB|36GB|48GB|64GB|128GB | 16GB|32GB |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB | 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 | 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 8.8/10 | 3.7/10 |
| Display size | 14.2 in | 14 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 350 nits |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 162 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | Mini LED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Matte |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | — |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | — |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.6% | ~82% |
| Side bezels | 3.4 mm | 5.9 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 135° | — |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Battery capacity | 72.4 Wh | 61.2 Wh |
| Charging speed | 70 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 | 1:30 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | Yes |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A ports | No | 2x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 3x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83.1 dB | — |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book6 14: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5
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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 Pro 14 M5
- Overall score: 8.1/10 (vs 5.4/10)
- Performance score: 8.1/10 (vs 6.7/10)
- Battery score: 8.6/10 (vs 6.5/10)
- Display score: 8.8/10 (vs 3.7/10)
- Connectivity score: 8.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1158 (vs 859)
- Cinebench (single-core): 206 (vs 116)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 17581 (vs 12707)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4169 (vs 2596)
- GPU compute: 4.1 TFLOPS (vs 2.4 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 1024 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Display size: 14.2 in (vs 14 in)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (vs 350 nits)
- Pixel density: 254 ppi (vs 162 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 72.4 Wh (vs 61.2 Wh)
- Charging speed: 70 W (vs 45 W)
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
Samsung Galaxy Book6 14
- Portability score: 8.8/10 (vs 8.7/10)
- CPU threads: 12 (vs 10)
- Storage upgradable
- Weight: 1.45 kg (vs 1.6 kg)
- Thickness: 14.9 mm (vs 15.5 mm)
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Ethernet port
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 0 for Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 (4 tied) — including overall score (8.1/10 vs 5.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
The Samsung Galaxy Book6 14 costs around $1299, $400 less than the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 at around $1699.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 and the Samsung Galaxy Book6 14?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 5.4/10); performance score (8.1/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 6.7/10); battery score (8.6/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 14 M5 vs 6.5/10).