Comparison guide
Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 vs MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max): which should you choose?
Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Memory: 36 GB on the MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) against 16 GB on the Galaxy Book4 Pro 14. 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 Pro 16 (M4 Max): The strongest MacBook — an M4 Max 16-inch workstation that breezes through video and 3D.
- Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
- Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%
Choosing between Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) 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 Pro 16 (M4 Max) | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory | 16 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 36 GB AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +125% |
| Weight | 1.23 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 2.15 kg AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +74.8% |
| Battery capacity | 63 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 100 Wh AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +58.7% |
| Display brightness | 500 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 1600 nits AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +220% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 120 Hz AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | Same |
| Thunderbolt/USB-C ports | 2 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | 3 AskRS catalog index · check date not recorded | +50% |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Apple M4 Max | Different |
| Color | Moonstone Gray | Space Black | Different |
| Connectivity | 2x Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI 2.1, microSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | 3x Thunderbolt 5, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Different |
| CPU model | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (16C/22T) | Apple M4 Max 14-core CPU | Different |
| GPU model | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple M4 Max 32-core GPU | Different |
| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS Sequoia | Different |
| Panel | 14" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2880x1800 120Hz | 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR mini-LED 3456x2234 ProMotion | Different |
| Region | GLOBAL | GLOBAL | Same |
| Screen size | 14 in | 16.2 in | +15.7% |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | +100% |
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
6 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.
- Memory · MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) 36 GB, Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 16 GB (+125%)
- Weight · Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 1.23 kg, MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) 2.15 kg (+74.8%)
- Battery capacity · MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) 100 Wh, Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 63 Wh (+58.7%)
- Display brightness · MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) 1600 nits, Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 500 nits (+220%)
- Storage · MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) 1024 GB, Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 512 GB (+100%)
- Thunderbolt/USB-C ports · MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) 3, Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 2 (+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 Pro 16 (M4 Max) · Apple · model number A3186 · released 2024 · recorded fields 16/16
Fields the two products share
2 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.
- Refresh rate · 120 Hz
- Region · GLOBAL
Who should choose Galaxy Book4 Pro 14
Galaxy Book4 Pro 14 leads the table on Weight. An OLED ultrabook that pairs well with Samsung gear — light, with a gorgeous Windows screen.
Who should choose MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max)
MacBook Pro 16 (M4 Max) leads the table on Memory, Battery capacity, Display brightness, Storage, Thunderbolt/USB-C ports. The strongest MacBook — an M4 Max 16-inch workstation that breezes through video and 3D.
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 Pro 16 (M4 Max) · 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.