Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 (1 tied) — including overall score (8.5/10 vs 7.4/10).
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: our verdict
Galaxy Book 6 Edge is for anyone who wants a lighter 16-inch laptop with a gorgeous OLED panel and a truly comfortable keyboard, all at a noticeably lower price. If you demand the absolute best battery life, memory, or storage at this size, skip it.
MacBook Pro 16 is built for professionals who demand top-tier performance, battery life, and memory for intensive workloads, and who want the flexibility of more configuration options.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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 Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 6.8/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Weight | 2.14 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 16.8 mm | 12.3 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | Yes |
| Numeric keypad | No | Yes |
| Windows Precision touchpad | No | Yes |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Black, Silver | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Active |
| Dimensions | 355.7 x 248.1 x 16.8 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 12.3 mm |
| Footprint | 882 cm2 (136.8 inches2) | 890 cm2 (137.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 15.5 x 9.9 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 9.6/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 2065 | 1447 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 203 | 144 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 28544 | 19537 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 4353 | 3676 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 18 | 18 |
| CPU | Apple M5 Pro (18-Core) | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 18 (6P + 12E) | 18 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.61 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 4.7 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M5 Pro (18-Core) Apple M5 Max (32-сore) Apple M5 Max (40-сore) | X2E-88-100 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 8.3 TFLOPS | 7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M5 Pro (20-core) | Adreno X2-90 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M5 Pro GPU (20-core) | Adreno X2-90 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 256 bit | 192 bit |
| GPU base clock | — | 500 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1620 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 28 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M5 Pro (20-core) | Adreno X2-90 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 24 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 9600 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM channels | 3x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 24GB|36GB|48GB|64GB|128GB | 16GB |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB | 512 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 | 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Display size | 16.2 in | 16 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 212 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | Mini LED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2234 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | 1000000:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | — | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~86.2% | ~83.4% |
| Side bezels | 3.4 mm | 5.4 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 135° | 135° |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 9.2/10 | 7.6/10 |
| Battery capacity | 100 Wh | 61.8 Wh |
| Charging speed | 140 W | 65 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 1:25 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 8.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 7 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A ports | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 3x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 4.2 (4 tweeters and 2 woofers) | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Speaker loudness | ~84.7 dB | — |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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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 16 M5
- Overall score: 8.5/10 (vs 7.4/10)
- Performance score: 9.6/10 (vs 8.4/10)
- Battery score: 9.2/10 (vs 7.6/10)
- Display score: 9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Connectivity score: 8.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 2065 (vs 1447)
- Cinebench (single-core): 203 (vs 144)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 28544 (vs 19537)
- Geekbench (single-core): 4353 (vs 3676)
- GPU compute: 8.3 TFLOPS (vs 7 TFLOPS)
- RAM: 24 GB (vs 16 GB)
- Storage: 1024 GB (vs 512 GB)
- Display size: 16.2 in (vs 16 in)
- Brightness: 1000 nits (vs 500 nits)
- Pixel density: 254 ppi (vs 212 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 100 Wh (vs 61.8 Wh)
- Charging speed: 140 W (vs 65 W)
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
- Portability score: 7.4/10 (vs 6.8/10)
- Storage upgradable
- Touchscreen
- Weight: 1.55 kg (vs 2.14 kg)
- Thickness: 12.3 mm (vs 16.8 mm)
- Vapor chamber cooling
- Numeric keypad
- Windows Precision touchpad
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16?
Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 wins 8 of the 12 categories we compared, against 3 for Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 (1 tied) — including overall score (8.5/10 vs 7.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 costs around $2099, $600 less than the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 at around $2699.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 and the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (8.5/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs 7.4/10); performance score (9.6/10 on the Apple MacBook Pro 16 M5 vs 8.4/10); portability score (7.4/10 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 vs 6.8/10).