Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Go

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Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Samsung Galaxy Book Go. Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Samsung Galaxy Book Go Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Go based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

long battery life

fanless operation

lte connectivity

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

basic display quality

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Samsung Galaxy Book Go
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 32.39 cm x 22.48 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.38 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2nd Gen) Kryo 468 / 2.55 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 128 GB - eUFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Qualcomm Adreno
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 42.3 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 60 Watt 25 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
2 x USB-C
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 10 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple iTunes, Apple Mac OS X Mail, Apple Mac OS X Chess, Apple iMovie, Apple DVD Player, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Apple Dashboard, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple Mac App Store, Apple FaceTime, Apple Automator, Apple Launchpad, Apple Mission Control, Apple Preview, Apple Calculator, Apple Dictionary, Apple Image Capture, Apple Stickies, Apple TextEdit, Apple System Preferences, Maps, Reminders, Contacts, Notes, Calendar, Apple AirDrop, Notification Center, Messages, Dictation, iCloud, Game Center, Apple AirPlay, Apple Font Book, Apple iBooks, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Pressure-resistant, vibration-resistant, high/low temperature resistant
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
Compliant Standards - MIL-STD 810G, IEC 61960
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% (non-condensing) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years
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