MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs Galaxy Book4 Edge 16"

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 256GB / 16GB

AED 4,499

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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 (Galaxy Book4 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 5,899

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Best Battery

Galaxy Book4 Edge 16"

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs Galaxy Book4 Edge 16"

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 wins on CPU efficiency and GPU performance with its 8-core M3 (4.1 GHz P-cores) and 10-core GPU at 15W TDP, outperforming the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H’s 16-core, 28W sustained design in sustained workloads without a fan. The MacBook Air is best for video editors needing 16GB RAM and 256GB SSD with macOS optimization for Final Cut Pro, delivering 18 hours of video playback. The Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 suits coders and multitaskers requiring 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and Windows compatibility for Docker, Visual Studio, and multiple VMs, plus microSD card reader for media transfers. In UAE at AED 4499 vs AED 5899, the MacBook Air is better because it delivers superior battery life and silent operation; in India at ₹109900 vs ₹146990, the MacBook Air wins on value because it offers 18-hour runtime and M3 performance for ₹37090 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 15 (M3)

Galaxy Book4 Edge 16"

Processor

Apple M3 8c/8t, 4 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 21 W PL2 / Short Burst, 12 W PL1 / Sustained

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H 16c/22t, 6 x 4.8 GHz Intel Redwood Cove P-Core, 8 x 3.8 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 2 x 2.5 GHz Intel Crestmont E-Core, 64 W PL2 / Short Burst, 28 W PL1 / Sustained, Meteor Lake-H

Graphics

Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP

Intel Arc 8-Core iGPU, 31.0.101.5333

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 12.5 x 355.4 x 250.4 ( = 0.49 x 13.99 x 9.86 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5 6400, dual-channel, onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5x-7467, Dual-Channel, onboard

Storage

256

1024

Battery

66.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer

76 Wh, 4900 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, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, Card Reader: microSD, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Weight

1.501 kg ( = 52.95 oz / 3.31 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds)

1.539 kg ( = 54.29 oz / 3.39 pounds), Power Supply: 163 g ( = 5.75 oz / 0.36 pounds)

Apple macOS 14 Sonoma

Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 15 (M3)	Galaxy Book4 Edge 16"	Difference
UAE	AED 4,499	AED 5,899	MacBook Air 15 (M3) saves AED 1,400
India	₹ 1,09,900	₹ 1,46,990	MacBook Air 15 (M3) saves ₹ 37,090

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