The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) offers a high-quality Mini LED screen with a higher resolution and better color coverage, making it ideal for tasks that require accurate color representation like photo and video editing. Its Apple M1 Pro chip provides strong performance for engineering, 3D work, and machine learning, while enjoying longer battery life. However, it's heavier and more expensive. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable and features a lighter and thinner design, enhancing its portability. It has an OLED touchscreen and good color accuracy but is less powerful for intensive tasks. The Galaxy Book2 360 would suit general use and offers better value if you don't need the high-end performance of the MacBook Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021)
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Best in class overall build quality
Excellent battery life
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
Excellent portability
Key differences
General Use
8.4/10
7.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
479.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) stands out for general use due to its robust CPU and GPU, vibrant and high-resolution Mini LED screen, and relatively long battery life, though it's less portable and pricier than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, which offers portability, an OLED touchscreen, similar RAM and CPU power, but a lower screen resolution and reduced battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.8/10
6.2/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is somewhat better.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its powerful M1 Pro GPU and a screen refresh rate suitable for smooth 3D rendering, excels in tasks that require graphical computing power, making it good for 3D work, while its MacOS may limit game compatibility compared to Windows-based systems. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 features an Intel Iris Xe GPU, which is fair for gaming and running 3D applications but may not deliver the same level of performance as the MacBook's dedicated GPU, and its lower screen refresh rate could affect the smoothness of gameplay and 3D movements.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.3/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for engineering and design due to its powerful Apple M1 Pro processor and GPU, large mini LED screen with high resolution and color accuracy, appealing to professionals needing high-quality visual output and computational performance. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 offers good performance with its Intel processor and integrated graphics, and its OLED screen is bright and color-accurate, but it is more portable and flexible as a 2-in-1 device, at some sacrifice to performance compared to the Apple model.
Content Creation
8.4/10
7.6/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 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
8.3/10
7.4/10
6.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) is very good for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 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.
Screen Quality
9.2/10
7.8/10
14.2in
SIZE
13.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
479.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14's display is renowned for its high resolution and bright panel, offering crisp and vivid images for general use, and its wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation for engineering and design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate does not suit 3D applications, where smoother motion is crucial. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 also boasts a high-quality display with very good resolution and brightness for general usage and sufficient color accuracy for design work, but like the MacBook, it falls short for gaming and 3D because it doesn't prioritize a high refresh rate.
Battery
13.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has 8 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.
Portability
Very Good
Excellent
14.2in
SIZE
13.3in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has best in class build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,905
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2021) has a price of $1,905 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
"In the Apple MacBook Pro 14 2023, the M2 Pro is slowed down. From the improved 5nm process, the new M2 Pro is a very solid upgrade. Graphics performance has increased by about 25% in tandem with a clear improvement in efficiency. The processor has also seen a performance leap of up to 20%, but this is accompanied by an increase in consumption of up to 25%. Fundamentally, Apple its maintaining its advantage over AMD and Intel, particularly in optimized applications where the results are very good in view of the comparatively low power consumption."
"Samsung gets all the basics right with the Book2 360. Its convertible design works well in both laptop and tablet modes, yet still manages to be highly portable, with impressive battery life and eye-catching AMOLED display. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 measures just 12.9mm thick and weighs 1.16kg, making it one of the most affordable ultra-portables currently available. It’s sturdily built too, so it can cope with life on the road."
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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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