Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display
Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display

Side by side comparison and review of Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

vibrant amoled display

strong performance

fast charging support

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.4 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.8 cm 30.44 cm x 19.98 cm x 1.12 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 870 g
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 13.3" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
CPU Intel Core i5 (4th Gen) 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache L3 - 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 256 GB SSD - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Camera Yes Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Auto framing
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Wireless Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 71.8 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 60 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Multi-touch touchpad, ambient light sensor -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.0
2 x Thunderbolt 2
HDMI
Headphone output
Thunderbolt 4
USB-C
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Operating System (OS) Apple macOS Catalina 10.15 Windows 11 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 Recovery Solution, McAfee LiveSafe (Trial), Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Live Message, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Samsung Security
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Accelerometer, ambient light sensor
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
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 - 1 year
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