MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,799

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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro (Galaxy Book6 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,999

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Best Battery

Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 outperforms the Galaxy Book6 Pro in sustained CPU efficiency with its 20W PL1 M2 chip versus the Book6 Pro’s 30W PL1 Intel Ultra 7 356H, delivering quieter, fanless operation under load. The MacBook Pro is best for video editors needing 16GB unified memory and macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, with 18+ hours of real-world battery life from its 58.2Wh pack. The Galaxy Book6 Pro with 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 RAM and Wi-Fi 7 BE211 excels for coders running multiple VMs or data scientists using Windows-based tools requiring high memory bandwidth and next-gen connectivity. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 3999, the MacBook Pro is better because it lasts 5+ hours longer on a single charge; in India at ₹94900 vs ₹99900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because its fanless thermal design ensures silent, sustained performance without throttling.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (M2)

Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"

Processor

Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 16c/16t, 4 x 4.7 GHz Intel Cougar Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.7 GHz Intel Darkmont E-Core, 4 x 3.3 GHz Intel Darkmont LP E-Core, 80 W PL2 / Short Burst, 30 W PL1 / Sustained, Panther Lake

Graphics

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, Core: 1398 MHz, 13.5 W TDP

Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 Panther Lake iGPU, Core: 2500 MHz, 32.0.101.8356

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 11.9 x 356.9 x 248 ( = 0.47 x 14.05 x 9.76 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

32 GB , LPDDR5x-8533, Dual-Channel, onboard

Storage

512

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

78 Wh, 5004 mAh Lithium-Ion

Ports

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt 4, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, 1 Docking Station Port, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 320MHz (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz be = Wi-Fi 7), Bluetooth 5.4

Weight

1.372 kg ( = 48.4 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)

1.596 kg ( = 56.3 oz / 3.52 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

Apple macOS 12 Monterey

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (M2)	Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"	Difference
UAE	AED 3,799	AED 3,999	MacBook Air 13 (M2) saves AED 200
India	₹ 94,900	₹ 99,900	MacBook Air 13 (M2) saves ₹ 5,000

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