Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US Sapphire Blue 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold
Customers are overwhelmingly pleased with this refurbished MacBook Air, praising its excellent condition, fast performance, and great value for the price. Most users found it nearly indistinguishable from a new laptop despite being several years old from models like 2019 and 2015. While a few encountered minor issues such as adhesive skin on the top cover, occasional screen glitches, and charger durability concerns, these did not significantly detract from overall satisfaction. The majority recommend it as a cost-effective alternative to a brand new Mac, especially for basic tasks like web browsing, email, and productivity.
Pros
- Excellent physical condition (near mint)
- Fast performance for daily tasks
- Great value for money
- Sleek design and light weight
- Apple ecosystem integration (AirDrop, iCloud)
Cons
- Adhesive skin on top cover
- Occasional screen glitches
- Battery life shorter than older models
- Charger durability issues
- Missing original box and accessories
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US Sapphire Blue 2024
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge is widely praised for its stunning AMOLED screen, lightweight design, and impressive battery life. Users highlight its snappy performance with the Snapdragon X Elite processor and seamless multitasking capabilities. Minor drawbacks include limited ports, average speakers, and some software compatibility issues with ARM architecture. Overall, it is considered a premium, travel-friendly laptop that rivals the MacBook in many aspects.
Pros
- Stunning AMOLED display
- Lightweight and slim design
- Excellent battery life
- Fast Snapdragon X Elite processor
- Seamless multitasking
Cons
- Limited port selection
- Average speakers
- ARM software compatibility issues
- No S-Pen support
- Touchpad could be better
Scores
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | 1.6 GHz apple_ci5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 6 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | Intel UHD Graphics 617★ | Qualcomm Adreno |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | integrated | integrated |
| VRAM Type | Shared | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR3 | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13.3" | 16" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 400 nits | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | P3 wide color | 3K AMOLED |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 0 | 0 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 3 | 0 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| Battery | — | 35 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average cpu (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average ram (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average storage (8th percentile)8th %ile
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US Sapphire Blue 2024
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Pricing
Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 2019 Gold offers 3.3x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
