Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 2024
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 2024
Users are very satisfied with the MacBook Pro M4, praising its portability and performance as a photo editing workstation when paired with an external monitor. One reviewer upgraded from an older iMac and found the setup comfortable and effective. Another noted the laptop arrived in perfect condition and earlier than expected, though a backorder delay was initially concerning.
Pros
- Portable and powerful
- Great for photo editing
- Comfortable setup
- Perfect condition on arrival
- Fast shipping
Cons
- Backorder delay
- No info on keyboard backlight
- No info on extended warranty
- Memory not mentioned as upgradable
Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US Gray 2025
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
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 | Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14" NP940XHA-KG3US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple M4 ★ | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 10★ | 8 |
| Frequency | — | 2.2 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Apple (10-Core)★ | Intel Arc Graphics |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM | — | 16 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | Unified | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 24 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2" | 14" |
| Resolution | 3024 px★ | 2880 px |
| Panel | Mini-LED | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | Wide color (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 1★ |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 4 x 2 |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.50 kg | 1.23 kg★ |
| Battery | 72 Wh★ | 15 Wh |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14.2" M4 Space Black 2024
- Strong screen (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong storage (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong social proof (80th percentile)80th %ile
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
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 29 specs.