Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14: Which Laptop Should You Buy?
Quick Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) scores 9.0 versus 8.4 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) leads overall, while the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Key Differences
- Faster overall: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) (Geekbench multi 22,600 vs 11,000).
- Longer battery: Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) (16.8h vs 15h web).
- Lighter: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (1.23 kg vs 1.6 kg).
- Display: Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) (Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro)) vs AMOLED (Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14).
- Cheaper: Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 (saves about $1,100 CAD).
MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) vs Galaxy Book5 Pro 14: Full Breakdown
Performance: the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the stronger performer, posting a multi-core Geekbench score of 22,600 against 11,000 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 — roughly 105% faster in CPU-heavy work like exports and compiling. In our 1080p gaming suite, the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) averaged 52 FPS versus 30 FPS. The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better pick if you game or edit video.
Battery and portability: the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) lasts longer away from a charger, running 16.8 hours in our web-browsing test versus 15 hours. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is also easier to carry at 1.23 kg versus 1.6 kg, which matters if you commute or travel.
Display: the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) uses a 14.2-inch Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) panel (3024 x 1964, 120Hz), while the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 has a 14-inch AMOLED panel (2880 x 1800, 120Hz). The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) measured brighter at 1020 nits, and covered 99% of DCI-P3 — relevant for outdoor use and colour work.
Price and value: the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option in Canada, about $1,100 less than the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro). Weighed against our test scores (9.0 vs 8.4 overall), the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 offers the better value for the money, while the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the stronger laptop outright if budget is not the deciding factor.
For the complete testing data, read our full Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) review and Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 review.
Where these laptops rank
Both the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) and the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 feature in these BestLaptop.ca rankings:
Winner by Use Case
Specs & Scores Comparison
| Spec | MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) | Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 9.0 ✓ | 8.4 |
| Price (CAD) | $2,749 | $1,649 ✓ |
| CPU | Apple M4 Pro (12-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| GPU | Apple M4 Pro GPU (16-core) | Intel Arc 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 24GB Unified LPDDR5x ✓ | 16GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| Display | 14.2" Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) | 14" AMOLED |
| Brightness | 1020 nits ✓ | 502 nits |
| Battery (web) | 16.8 h ✓ | 15 h |
| Weight | 1.6 kg | 1.23 kg ✓ |
| Geekbench multi | 22,600 ✓ | 11,000 |
| Gaming (1080p) | 52 fps ✓ | 30 fps |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 |
| Warranty | 1-year limited (AppleCare+ available) | 1-year limited |
Which Should You Buy?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) scores 9.0 versus 8.4 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) leads overall, while the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I buy the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) or the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) scores 9.0 versus 8.4 for the Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14, making it the stronger all-rounder. The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the cheaper option at $1,649. Choose based on the use cases below: the MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) leads overall, while the Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 can still be the better pick for specific needs.
Which is better for school?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for school.
Which is better for business?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for business.
Which is better for gaming?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for gaming.
Which is better for multimedia?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for multimedia.
Which is better for programming?
The Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4 Pro) is the better choice for programming.
Which is better for travel?
The Samsung Galaxy Book5 Pro 14 is the better choice for travel.
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