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MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
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Galaxy Book4 Ultra
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
  • Excellent for general use
  • Excellent for engineering and design
  • Excellent for software development
  • Excellent for content creation
  • Excellent overall display quality
  • Best in class overall build quality
  • Very good portability
  • Excellent battery life
  • Best in class speakers
  • Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
  • The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra has no clear advantages over the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023).

Key differences

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General Use

9.3
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.5
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
408.0 nits
13.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is excellent for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is very good.

Content Creation

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.6
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is excellent for content creation, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is very good.

Software Development

9.1
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.4
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) is excellent for software development, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is very good.

Screen Quality

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.7
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
489.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
408.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra for general use, AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.

Battery

13.5 Hours
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 13.5 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra has 8 hours of battery life.

Portability

Very Good
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Good
14.2in
SIZE
16.0in
3.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has very good portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.

Build Quality

10.0
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
7.8
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has best in class build quality, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra has good build quality.
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Key similarities

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Gaming and AI

7.9
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
7.7
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.2/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra are both good for gaming and AI.

Engineering and Design

9.2
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
8.9
8.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra is very good.

Cost

$3,050
MacBook Pro 14 (2023)
Galaxy Book4 Ultra
$3,000
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$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) has a price of $3,050 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra costs $3,000.

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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023) and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra compare to other laptops

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Spec Comparison

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Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Apple MacBook Pro 14 (2023)Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra

GENERAL

Price
$3,050
$3,000
Release Date
January 1, 2023March 1, 2024
Overall Dimensions
12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61''14'' x 9.9'' x 0.65''
Weight
3.5 lbs4.1 lbs
Width
12.31"13.99"
Depth
8.71"9.86"

INTERNAL

Processor
Apple M2 Max (12C)Intel Core Ultra 9 185H
RAM
32 GB32 GB
DDR Memory Version
55
RAM Slots
00
Storage
1024 GB1024 GB

BATTERY

Battery Life
13.5 Hours8 Hours
Battery Capacity
69.6 Wh76 Wh

SCREEN

Diagonal Size
14.2"16"
Display Technology
Mini LEDOLED
Resolution
3024 x 19642880 x 1800
Refresh Rate
120Hz120Hz
Display Brightness
489 nits408 nits

RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS

Build Quality Score
10/107.8/10
Portability Score
8.6/107.8/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
NoNo
Premium Business Laptop
YesNo
Fan Noise Score
8.8/107.3/10

HARDWARE FEATURES

Keyboard Quality Score
9.5/107.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
10/108.8/10
Webcam
1080p1080p
Fingerprint Reader
YesYes
Backlit Keyboard
YesYes
Number Pad
NoYes

CONNECTIVITY

USB Type-A
01
USB-C ports
32
USB-C Charging
YesYes
Display Outputs
43
Thunderbolt Version
44

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Andreas Osthoff | January 2023
"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."

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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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