Apple MacBook Pro Silver Retina 15" A1990 2019 Touch Bar i7 2.6
Apple
21 Overall Score
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Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
Samsung
78 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro Silver Retina 15" A1990 2019 Touch Bar i7 2.6
No customer feedback yet
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
88 out of 100 medium confidence 13 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro is praised for its premium build quality, gorgeous OLED display, and snappy performance. Users appreciate the lightweight yet solid chassis, long battery life, and quiet operation, though some note the lack of CUDA support and minor HDR switching issues. Overall, it is seen as a luxury laptop that delivers a polished experience without intrusive software.
Pros
- Premium build quality
- Gorgeous OLED display
- Lightweight yet solid chassis
- Long battery life
- Quiet operation
Cons
- No CUDA support for AI models
- HDR switching not seamless
- No S Pen support (non-360 model)
- Speakers not as good as gaming laptops
- High price for performance
Build quality 4
Display quality 3
Performance 4
Battery life 3
Value for money 2
Software experience 2
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Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro Silver Retina 15" A1990 2019 Touch Bar i7 2.6 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | 2.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | AMD Radeon Pro 555X | Intel Arc Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 4 GB | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 256 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15" | 14" |
| Resolution | — | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | — | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | — | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.04 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 77 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro Silver Retina 15" A1990 2019 Touch Bar i7 2.6
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average port selection (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average storage (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average screen (21st percentile)
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong portability (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Pro Silver Retina 15" A1990 2019 Touch Bar i7 2.6
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US
Scores 78 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 20 of 29 specs.