If you prioritize a larger screen and more powerful performance for tasks like video editing or software development, the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) might be the better option, despite it being less portable and having potentially less battery life compared to the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360. On the other hand, if you favor a 2-in-1 design with touchscreen capabilities and want something that's more versatile for light computing and drawing or note-taking, the Galaxy Book3 360 would be more suitable. Additionally, the Samsung's newer technology could imply better battery efficiency and a lighter design, making it more portable. Keep in mind the MacBook might offer a sturdier build and a potentially more color-accurate screen, which could be important for creative professionals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019)
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Best in class keyboard
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360
Very good portability
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
477.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 for AI, and content creation.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 both offer high resolutions and brightness levels, making for crisp, clear displays that are ideal for browsing, video streaming, and document editing, which constitutes general use. Their displays cover a wide range of colors, which is critical for professionals in engineering and design who require color accuracy for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, both lack the higher refresh rates preferred for smooth visuals in 3D environments, which is especially noticeable in gaming and 3D modeling, leading to a less optimal experience in those areas.
Battery
12.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has 12 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 has very good portability, while the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
10.0/10
7.8/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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.
Cost
$540
$1,070
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) has a price of $540 and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 costs $1,070.
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for general use.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 boasts a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality screen, making it well-suited for demanding applications and multimedia content, though it's less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to lighter laptops. The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 offers flexibility with its convertible design, maintaining a balance between performance and portability, and usually provides longer battery life, making it a solid choice for on-the-go general use but might fall short in intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.4/10
6.4/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
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 16 (Late 2019) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 has a dedicated GPU and a high-quality display, but its screen refresh rate and the fact that many games don't run on macOS limit its gaming capabilities; however, it can handle 3D tasks reasonably well. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 also has a capable GPU and a decent screen refresh rate that supports some gaming and 3D work, but its overall performance is constrained by a less powerful CPU compared to the MacBook Pro.
Engineering and Design
7.5/10
7.6/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 and Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) are both good for engineering and design.
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) is well-suited for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel processor, dedicated AMD GPU, and high-resolution IPS screen, which excel in tasks requiring significant processing and graphical capabilities; however, it's heavier and less portable than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360, which, despite having a less powerful integrated GPU, offers good performance with its latest-generation Intel processor and superior portability thanks to its lighter weight and 2-in-1 convertible design, along with an OLED touchscreen for interactive design tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.8/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) 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
7.9/10
7.7/10
4.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3072 x 1920
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
9.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 are both good for software development.
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.
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How the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (Late 2019) and the Samsung Galaxy Book3 360 compare to other laptops
"The Apple MacBook Pro 16 2023: M2 Max challenges GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. The new MacBook Pro 16 2023 with the M2 Max SoC is the most powerful laptop Apple has on sale right now. While we do not get the expected performance and efficiency improvements from completely new 3 nm chips, which we expected ahead of the launch, the 2023 model is still a solid update. The CPU of the M2 Max can be up to 20 % faster than the old model and we also see an advantage of 25-30 % for the GPU with 38 cores. However, both components also consume more power, so the efficiency did not change that much under maximum load."
"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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