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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4 vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch (Snapdragon X Elite)

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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4

  • 1,510 g.
  • 15.3 inch screen.
  • 60 Hz display refresh rate.
  • Apple M4 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
KSh 150,000Out of Stock
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Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB

  • 16 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor.
  • Storage: eUFS 4.0.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • 65 W rated wired charging power.
KSh 155,000In Stock
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Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFSKSh 151,000
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Dell 14 Plus 2-in-1 DB04250, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDKSh 155,000
Dell Latitude 5440, Core i7-1355U, 8GB/16GB RAM, 256GB/512GB SSDKSh 150,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M3KSh 140,000
Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M3KSh 156,000
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch, M4KSh 135,000
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Our quick verdict

The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch runs Windows, has a larger 16-inch OLED screen, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and has USB-A and HDMI ports for older accessories and screens, quad speakers and stereo speakers, while the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch runs macOS.

Display

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
15.3 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
16 inch screen

Performance

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Apple M4 processor
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor

Storage

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
SSD
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
EUFS 4.0

Charging

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
70 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
65 W rated wired charging power

Software

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch
Runs macOS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
Runs Windows 11 Home

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).

Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 60 Hz).
  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Larger 16-inch screen (vs 15.3-inch).
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Type-A.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.1.
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).

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PriorityApple MacBook Air 15-inchSamsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch
PerformanceApple M4 processor, Apple 10-core GPU graphicsQualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100 processor, Qualcomm Adreno GPU graphics
StorageUp to 512 GB storage512 GB storage
Display15.3-inch LCD display, 60 Hz, 224 ppi16-inch OLED display, 120 Hz
Battery lifeUp to 15 hours per charge61.8Wh typical
SoftwaremacOSWindows 11 Home
Charging70 W wired charging65 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
BrandAppleSamsung
ModelMacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025)Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch (NP960XMA-KB1US)
Announced2025—
Form FactorClamshellLaptop
ColorSky Blue, Silver, Starlight, MidnightSapphire Blue

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Dimensions34.04 × 23.76 × 1.15 cm355.4 x 250.4 x 12.3 mm
Weight1.51 kg—
Build MaterialsAluminum enclosure—

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Display Size15.3 inches16.0 inches
Display TypeLiquid Retina IPS, LED-backlitDynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen
Resolution2880 × 18642880 x 1800 (WQXGA+); 16:10
Refresh Rate60HzUp to 120Hz variable refresh rate
Brightness500 nits400 nits typical; up to 500 nits with HDR content500 nits applies to HDR content
TouchscreenNoYes; 10-point multi-touch
Display Features224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True ToneAnti-reflective display; 120% DCI-P3 colour volume

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
ProcessorApple M4Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-80-100
CPU10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores)12-core Qualcomm Oryon CPU
GPUApple 10-core GPUQualcomm Adreno GPU
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared system memory
RAM TypeUnified memoryLPDDR5X
Storage TypeSSDeUFS 4.0

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
RAM16GB16GB onboard
Storage256GB / 512GB512GB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Battery66.5Wh lithium-polymer61.8Wh typicalTypical capacity. Actual battery life varies with use
Battery LifeUp to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback—
ChargingMagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapterUSB Type-C charging; 65W adapter
Power Adapter35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter65W USB Type-C adapter

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Operating SystemmacOSWindows 11 Home

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2x2
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
EthernetNo built-in Ethernet—

Camera & Audio

Camera & Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
Webcam12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video2MP; 1080p Full HD
SpeakersSix-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofersQuad speakers: 2 x woofers (up to 5W each) and 2 x tweeters (up to 2W each)
MicrophonesThree-mic array with directional beamformingDual microphones
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modesDolby Atmos

Keyboard & Input

Keyboard & Input specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
KeyboardBacklit Magic KeyboardPro Keyboard with numeric keypadKeyboard layout varies by market. US model supplied
Keyboard BacklightYesYes
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures—
Fingerprint ReaderTouch ID—
Stylus SupportNo—

Ports

Ports specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
USB-ANo1 x USB 3.2 Type-A
USB-C2 × USB-C ports2 x USB4 Type-C
Thunderbolt / USB42 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)USB4 supported
HDMINo built-in HDMI; adapter supported1 x HDMI 2.1; supports 4K at 60Hz
DisplayPortDisplayPort output over USB-C—
Memory Card ReaderNomicroSD card reader
3.5mm Audio Jack3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support3.5mm headphone/microphone combo
Other PortsMagSafe 3—

Additional Features

Additional Features specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
SecurityTouch ID—
CoolingFanless passive cooling—
Special Features16-core Neural Engine; external display supportQualcomm Hexagon NPU; Copilot+ PC

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GB
LaptopMacBook Air 15-inch M4Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Sapphire Blue, 16GB / 512GB
Charging CableUSB-C to MagSafe 3 cable, 2 m—

Similarities

  • Both have 16 GB RAM.
  • Both have a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both offer up to 512 GB of storage.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch is the better buy; the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch makes sense if you want macOS.

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In-stock alternatives

Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDFor Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 11 13-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB/32GB RAM, 512GB/1TB SSDView product ↗Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFSFor Apple MacBook Air 15-inch, M4Microsoft Surface Pro 12-inch, Snapdragon X Plus, 8GB RAM, 256GB UFSView product ↗HP OmniBook X Flip 16-as0023dx, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDFor Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBHP OmniBook X Flip 16-as0023dx, Core Ultra 7 256V, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSDView product ↗Microsoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSFor Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16-inch, Snapdragon X Elite, 16GB 512GBMicrosoft Surface 13-inch 1st Edition, Snapdragon X Plus, 16GB RAM, 512GB UFSView product ↗

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