Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 comes out ahead overall, scoring 70% to 30% across the categories compared — particularly overall score (7.4 /10 vs 6.9 /10).
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 scored 30%, Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 scored 70%.
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 is priced around $1299, Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 around $2099.
How Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 and Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 Rank
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
Apple M4 (10-Core) ranks in the top 7% of 45 CPUs we track.
Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) ranks in the top 18% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5X RAM ranks in the top 25% of 4 RAM types we track.
Custom storage interface ranks in the top 75% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
IPS LCD display ranks in the top 60% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 6E ranks in the top 67% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
Adreno X2-90 ranks in the top 83% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5X RAM ranks in the top 25% of 4 RAM types we track.
PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) storage interface ranks in the top 50% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
OLED display ranks in the top 20% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 7 ranks in the top 34% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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 Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.9 /10 | 7.4 /10 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 8.1 /10 | 7.4 /10 |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.55 kg |
| Thickness | 11.5 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, Gold, Blue | Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1 mm | 1.2 mm |
| Cooling system | Passive | Active |
| Dimensions | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 355.4 x 250.4 x 12.3 mm |
| Footprint | 809 cm2 (125.3 inches2) | 890 cm2 (137.9 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | Glass |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 7.7 /10 | 8.4 /10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 956 | 1447 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 167 | 144 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 14368 | 19537 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3700 | 3676 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 10 | 18 |
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-Core) | Snapdragon X2 Elite |
| CPU cores | 10 (4P + 6E) | 18 |
| CPU base frequency | 4.46 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | — | 4.7 GHz |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple M4 (10-Core) | X2E-88-100 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 3.8 TFLOPS | 7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X2-90 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple M4 GPU (10-core) | Adreno X2-90 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | 192 bit |
| GPU base clock | 500 MHz | 500 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1470 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 18 W | — |
| GPU configurations available | Apple M4 GPU (10-Core) | Adreno X2-90 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM channels | 2x8 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 16GB|24GB|32GB | 16GB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 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 | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB | 512GB, 1 TB |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.4 /10 | 7.2 /10 |
| Display size | 15.3 in | 16 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 224 ppi | 212 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 | 1641:1 | 1000000:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Response time | 24 ms | 1 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.9% | ~83.4% |
| Side bezels | 5.4 mm | 5.4 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 130° | 135° |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 8.6 /10 | 7.6 /10 |
| Battery capacity | 66.5 Wh | 61.8 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 |
| Full charge time | 2:44 hr | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7 /10 | 7.2 /10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | Yes |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | Yes |
| USB-A ports | No | 1x USB 3.2 |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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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 | ~85.8 dB | — |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
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|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4
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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 Air 15 M4
- Portability score: 8.1 /10 (vs 7.4 /10)
- Battery score: 8.6 /10 (vs 7.6 /10)
- Cinebench (single-core): 167 (vs 144 )
- Geekbench (single-core): 3700 (vs 3676 )
- Pixel density: 224 ppi (vs 212 ppi)
- Battery capacity: 66.5 Wh (vs 61.8 Wh)
- Weight: 1.51 kg (vs 1.55 kg)
- Thickness: 11.5 mm (vs 12.3 mm)
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16
- Overall score: 7.4 /10 (vs 6.9 /10)
- Performance score: 8.4 /10 (vs 7.7 /10)
- Display score: 7.2 /10 (vs 5.4 /10)
- Connectivity score: 7.2 /10 (vs 7 /10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 1447 (vs 956 )
- Geekbench (multi-core): 19537 (vs 14368 )
- CPU threads: 18 (vs 10 )
- GPU compute: 7 TFLOPS (vs 3.8 TFLOPS)
- Storage: 512 GB (vs 256 GB)
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 16 in (vs 15.3 in)
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Touchscreen
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 35 W)
- Vapor chamber cooling
- Numeric keypad
- Windows Precision touchpad
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6 )
- Bluetooth version: 5.4 (vs 5.3 )
- HDMI port
- SD card reader
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better overall score, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 has the better overall score at 7.4 /10, versus 6.9 /10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4.
Which has the better performance score, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16 has the better performance score at 8.4 /10, versus 7.7 /10 on the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4.
Which has the better portability score, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 has the better portability score at 8.1 /10, versus 7.4 /10 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16.
Which has the better battery score, the Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 or the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16?
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 has the better battery score at 8.6 /10, versus 7.6 /10 on the Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Edge 16.