MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 16"

Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 wins on CPU performance tier with its M3 8-core CPU (4.1 GHz P-cores) outperforming the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H’s 6 P-cores in sustained workloads, and its fanless design ensures silent operation under load. The MacBook Air is best for video editors needing 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD with macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, delivering 18 hours of video playback and 1.237 kg portability. The Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 suits coders and multitaskers requiring 32GB RAM and 16 cores for Docker, VMs, and heavy IDEs, plus HDMI and microSD ports for external workflows, despite its 1.539 kg weight and 28W thermal throttle. In UAE at AED 5899 vs AED 6499, MacBook Air is better because it offers 24GB RAM and fanless performance for AED 600 less; in India at ₹144900 vs ₹162990, MacBook Air wins on value because it delivers 8GB more RAM and 1.5 hours longer battery life for ₹18,090 less.