MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,799

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Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro (Galaxy Book6 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 4,899

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Best Battery

Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16"

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 M2 outperforms the Galaxy Book6 Pro in sustained CPU efficiency with its 20W PL1 M2 chip versus the 30W PL1 Ultra 7 356H, while the M2’s 10-core GPU delivers stronger real-world graphics performance than Intel’s Xe3 iGPU. The MacBook Pro is best for video editors needing 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD with 18+ hours of battery life and silent, fanless operation under light loads. The Galaxy Book6 Pro suits coders and multitaskers requiring 32GB LPDDR5x RAM, 1TB storage, and Wi-Fi 7 for high-bandwidth cloud workflows, despite its 3.52kg weight and 10-hour battery. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 4899, the MacBook Pro is better because it delivers longer battery life and silent operation; in India at ₹94900 vs ₹124900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because it offers superior efficiency and thermal performance at 24% lower cost.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (M2)

Galaxy Book3 Pro 360 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

1024

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 360 16"	Difference
UAE	AED 3,799	AED 4,899	MacBook Air 13 (M2) saves AED 1,100
India	₹ 94,900	₹ 1,24,900	MacBook Air 13 (M2) saves ₹ 30,000

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