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Updated January 10, 2024·
Let's consider your options. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is known for its robust performance and high-quality build, which is ideal for demanding applications like video editing, 3D modeling, and software development. However, it is typically more expensive and slightly heavier, making it less portable than the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360. In contrast, the Galaxy Book2 360 is more affordable and versatile with its 2-in-1 design, allowing for tablet-like use, but may not be as powerful for intensive tasks. Its portability is a plus if you're always on the go. Battery life is often better in the MacBook Pro, making it suitable for long work sessions without a charge. Evaluate your primary use case: if you need a machine that can handle heavy loads and you're willing to invest more, consider the MacBook Pro. On the other hand, if you prioritize flexibility, portability, and affordability, the Galaxy Book2 360 could serve you well for general use and light tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023)
- 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
8.2
7.6
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
489.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
375.0 nits
17.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for general use, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14, with its high-resolution Mini LED screen, larger display, and longer battery life, offers an excellent visual experience and extended use for general activities, while its higher quality keyboard and speakers enhance the overall experience.
Engineering and Design
8.1
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
4.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) is very good for engineering and design, while the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is good.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) excels in engineering and design due to its high-performance Apple M3 CPU and GPU, a superior Mini LED screen with a high resolution for crisp visuals, and substantial RAM for multitasking, but weighing a bit more, it offers less portability compared to the lighter Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 which also suits design applications with its OLED touchscreen, adequate Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, and double the RAM for potentially better performance in RAM-intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.4
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) 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
8.2
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
8.0 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 (Late 2023) 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
7.8
14.2in
SIZE
13.3in
3024 x 1964
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
Mini LED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
489.0 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 has an exceptional display with a high resolution and brightness, alongside wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks that require precise color representation. However, its typical refresh rate, which is lower than what gaming or 3D rendering enthusiasts prefer, limits its effectiveness for those applications. The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360, with its very good resolution and brightness, also provides a satisfying experience for general use and supports a wide color spectrum for engineering tasks, but like the MacBook Pro, its refresh rate is not optimized for the high frame rates desired in gaming and 3D scenarios.
Battery
17.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 has 17 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
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 has excellent portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0
7.8
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) 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
$1,649
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) has a price of $1,649 and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 costs $800.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
4.5/10
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 (Late 2023) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 is better suited for 3D applications due to its more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, essential for smooth rendering of 3D animations and models. However, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 is limited for gaming and 3D performance as it has a less capable GPU and lower screen refresh rate, plus many popular games aren't compatible with Macs.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) and the Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| Apple MacBook Pro 14 (Late 2023) | Samsung Galaxy Book2 360 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,649 | $800 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2023 | July 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.61'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.51'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.4 lbs | 2.56 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.31" | 11.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.71" | 7.95" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Apple M3 | Intel i7-1255U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 17 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 69.6 Wh | 61.1 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.2" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | Mini LED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 489 nits | 375 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 10/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.6/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 10/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 Pro 14 (Late 2023)
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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."
Samsung Galaxy Book2 360
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Cliff Joseph | June 2022
"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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