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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) often costs somewhat more and comes with a higher-resolution screen and a slightly more powerful processor suitable for tasks that demand high performance. It features Apple's M2 chip with integrated graphics and a fanless design for silent operation. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 usually costs somewhat less and offers a 2-in-1 design with a touchscreen, more storage, and twice the RAM, alongside an Intel processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics. Consider the MacBook if you prioritize display quality, macOS, and performance for creative tasks. Choose the Galaxy Book3 360 for a versatile 2-in-1 Windows experience with better touch capabilities and value for money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
- The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023).
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8
7.7
15.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
501.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for AI, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant display with clear images for everyday tasks and professional design work, the Apple MacBook Air and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 both offer displays with high resolution and brightness, along with wide color gamuts, making them ideal for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, for activities like 3D rendering and gaming that benefit from smoother motion, these laptops fall short as they don't have high refresh rates, which is essential for optimal viewing of fast-paced visuals. Therefore, if your primary focus is on design or day-to-day activities, both laptops are excellent choices, but for gaming or 3D work, you might want to look for a machine that specifically advertises a higher refresh rate for the best experience.
Battery
15.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Air 15 has 15 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has 10 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Build Quality
10.0
7.8
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.8
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
501.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
15.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is well-suited for general use with its high-resolution IPS screen, long battery life, and high-quality keyboard, while being light and thin for good portability and silent operation due to its fanless design.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.4
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
10.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) is fair for 3D mainly because of its GPU, which is part of the Apple M2 chip, offering moderate graphics performance, but it has a standard screen refresh rate and lacks compatibility with many popular games designed for Windows. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 also provides fair performance for gaming and 3D, equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU, which is suitable for light gaming, and has an OLED screen with standard refresh rate, but it lacks the higher performance discrete graphics options preferred by serious gamers.
Engineering and Design
7.6
7.6
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.3/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) stands out for its high-resolution IPS screen and its silent, fanless operation due to the efficient M2 chip, making it ideal for engineering and design tasks that need quiet concentration and precise visuals.
Content Creation
8.0
7.8
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) to be very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.1
7.7
6.7/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1864
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
10.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) to be very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
15.3in
SIZE
15.6in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$1,299
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) has a price of $1,299 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,299.
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How the Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,299 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.4'' x 9.4'' x 0.45'' | 14'' x 9'' x 0.54'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.3 lbs | 3.22 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.4" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.35" | 8.98" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M2 | Intel i7-1360P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 15 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 66.6 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1864 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 501 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 10/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 0 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 3 | 4 | |
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Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023)
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Andreas Osthoff | June 2023
"The Apple MacBook Air 15 is boringly good. The new MacBook Air 15 is a very good, but also boring device, because apart from the larger screen and the higher price, there are no differences compared to the smaller MacBook Air M2 from last year. No new processor, no additional ports, just the usual basic hardware - but the overall package is extremely good and it simply works. Above all, the lack of fans is an aspect that should not be underestimated in everyday use. In our opinion, the Air could be a lot better, but Apple goes easy on itself here."
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Adam Speight | July 2023
"The Samsung Galaxy Book 3 360 isn’t a laptop that the Korean manufacturer has shouted from the rooftops about, and it seems to have gotten little attention from anywhere. But, it is absolutely a laptop worth paying attention to. Compared to higher-priced devices, like the Dell XPS 13 (2022) and Asus Zenbook S 13 OLED (2023), it manages to offer a similar day-to-day experience despite the price difference. It’s really hard to justify the extra cash unless a boosted display is a requirement of yours."
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About Apple
Apple, an American technology company, is one of the world’s largest company in terms of market capitalization. Their MacBook laptops feature a slim, minimalistic design, class-leading battery life, and premium display and speaker quality. In 2020 Apple switched from using Intel processors to their own silicon chips which have excellent performance and efficiency. The macOS operating system is the second most widely used OS, after Windows.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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