Comparison guide
Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 vs MacBook Air 15 (M3): which should you choose?
Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 and MacBook Air 15 (M3) compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Weight: 1.23 kg on the Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 against 1.51 kg on the MacBook Air 15 (M3). Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.
Published: 2026-07-09 · Updated: 2026-09-21
Laptops verdict
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- Galaxy Book4 Pro 14: An OLED ultrabook that pairs well with Samsung gear — light, with a gorgeous Windows screen.
- MacBook Air 15 (M3): The 15-inch Air for those who want a big screen without the weight — and better speakers too.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 and MacBook Air 15 (M3) starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.
Core specifications on one baseline
| Item | Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 | MacBook Air 15 (M3) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 16 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Weight | 1.23 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 1.51 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +22.8% |
| Battery capacity | 63 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 66.5 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +5.6% |
| Display brightness | 500 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 500 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 60 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | -50% |
| Thunderbolt/USB-C ports | 2 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 2 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M3 | Different |
| Color | Moonstone Gray | Space Gray | Different |
| Connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | 2x Thunderbolt 3, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Different |
| CPU model | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16C/22T) | Apple M3 8-core CPU | Different |
| GPU model | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | Different |
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sonoma | Different |
| Panel | 14" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2880x1800 120Hz | 15.3" Liquid Retina IPS 2880x1864 | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Screen size | 14 in | 15.3 in | +9.3% |
| Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | Same |
12 of the 32 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.
How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.
Differences recorded in the table
3 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Weight · Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 1.23 kg, MacBook Air 15 (M3) 1.51 kg (+22.8%)
- Battery capacity · MacBook Air 15 (M3) 66.5 Wh, Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 63 Wh (+5.6%)
- Refresh rate · Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 120 Hz, MacBook Air 15 (M3) 60 Hz (-50%)
The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Laptops comparison page.
The two products this comparison names
Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.
- Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 · Samsung · model number NP940XGK · released 2024 · recorded fields 16/16
- MacBook Air 15 (M3) · Apple · model number A3114 · released 2024 · recorded fields 16/16
Fields the two products share
5 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Memory · 16 GB
- Display brightness · 500 nits
- Thunderbolt/USB-C ports · 2
- Region · GLOBAL
- Storage · 512 GB
Who should choose Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 leads the table on Weight, Refresh rate. An OLED ultrabook that pairs well with Samsung gear — light, with a gorgeous Windows screen.
Who should choose MacBook Air 15 (M3)
MacBook Air 15 (M3) leads the table on Battery capacity. The 15-inch Air for those who want a big screen without the weight — and better speakers too.
How to read price and purchase availability
No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.
- Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 · No verified purchase link currently available
- MacBook Air 15 (M3) · No verified purchase link currently available
This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Laptops are documented on the Laptops comparison page.