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MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) vs Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"

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Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2021 Series) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max (MacBook Pro 16 2021 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 5,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro (Galaxy Book6 Series) 512GB / 16GB

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

AED 3,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

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MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro) vs Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"

Apple MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max wins on GPU class with its 32-core GPU (44W TDP) versus the Galaxy Book6 Pro’s Intel Xe3 iGPU (2.5GHz), delivering superior sustained performance for ProRes editing and 3D rendering. The MacBook Pro is for video editors needing 64GB RAM and 512GB SSD with 21+ hours of real-world battery life and silent, fanless operation under load. The Galaxy Book6 Pro suits coders and multitaskers needing 16-core Ultra 7 356H (16c/16t), Wi-Fi 7, and 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 for fast VMs and Android Studio, with lighter 1.596kg weight for daily commuting. In UAE at AED 5499 vs AED 3999, the Galaxy Book6 Pro is better because it saves AED 1500 while offering Wi-Fi 7 and lighter portability; in India at ₹134900 vs ₹99900, the Galaxy Book6 Pro wins on value because it delivers 88% of the CPU core count and modern connectivity at 26% lower cost.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)
Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"
Processor
Apple M1 Max 10c/10t 10 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz, 30 W PL2 / Short Burst, 30 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 M1 Max 32-Core GPU, 44 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): 16.8 x 355.7 x 248.1 ( = 0.66 x 14 x 9.77 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
64 GB , LPDDR5-6400
32 GB , LPDDR5x-8533, Dual-Channel, onboard
Storage
512
512
Battery
99.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer
78 Wh, 5004 mAh Lithium-Ion
Ports
3 USB4 40 Gbps, 3 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 3 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm, Card Reader: SDXC, 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
2.2 kg ( = 77.6 oz / 4.85 pounds), Power Supply: 353 g ( = 12.45 oz / 0.78 pounds)
1.596 kg ( = 56.3 oz / 3.52 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 12 Monterey
Microsoft Windows 11 Home

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 16 (M1 Pro)Galaxy Book3 Pro 16"Difference
UAEAED 5,499AED 3,999Galaxy Book3 Pro 16" saves AED 1,500
India₹ 1,34,900₹ 99,900Galaxy Book3 Pro 16" saves ₹ 35,000

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