Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 2018
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US Sapphire Blue 2024
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 2018
The MacBook Air 13.3" receives mostly positive feedback, with many users praising its speed, battery life, and value for money, especially for school or light work. However, a few negative reviews highlight serious issues like short battery life, malfunction after a few weeks, and poor customer service for refurbished units. Overall, it's seen as a great deal for the price, but refurbished quality and support can be inconsistent.
Pros
- Great speed and performance
- Excellent battery life
- Good value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Seamless integration with iPhone
Cons
- Short battery life for personal use
- Malfunctions within weeks
- Poor customer service for refurbished units
- Non-Apple charger included
- Slow performance for heavy tasks
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 | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16" NP960XMA-KB1US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | 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 | 500 nits★ | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | — | 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 | Bluetooth 4.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | — |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.25 kg★ | 1.54 kg |
| Battery | 30 Wh | 35 Wh★ |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Air 13.3 Gold 2018
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong portability (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong screen (86th percentile)86th %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
Verdict
Scores 68 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 12 of 28 specs.
