Apple MacBook vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Go

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Apple MacBook
Apple MacBook

In depth comparison and review of Apple MacBook 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 and Samsung Galaxy Book Go
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Apple MacBook vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.5 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.8 cm 32.39 cm x 22.48 cm x 1.49 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.38 kg
Colour White Silver
DISPLAY Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1280 x 800 (WXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Features - Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
CPU Intel Core Duo 2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c (2nd Gen) Kryo 468 / 2.55 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache L2 - 2 MB -
Front Side Bus 667 MHz -
Features Enhanced SpeedStep technology, power-optimized processor system bus, Execute Disable Bit capability -
MEMORY Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
RAM 512 MB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 2 GB -
RAM Type DDR2 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 667 MHz / PC2-5300 -
Rated Speed 667 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 200-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 60 GB HDD SATA 1.5Gb/s / 5400 rpm 128 GB - eUFS
Optical Drive DVD±RW fixed -
Read Speed 24x (CD) / 8x (DVD) -
Write Speed 24x (CD) / 4x (DVD±R) -
CD / DVD Rewrite Speed 10x (CD) / 4x (DVD±RW) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel GMA 950 Qualcomm Adreno
Memory Allocation Technology Dynamic Video Memory Technology 3.0 -
Max Allocated RAM Size 64 MB -
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Wireless 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.0 EDR 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
BATTERY Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 55 Wh 42.3 Wh
AC ADAPTER Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 25 Watt
INPUT Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Type Keyboard, trackpad Keyboard, touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Slots 2 x memory -
Interfaces 1 x IEEE 1394 (FireWire)
2 x USB 2.0 4 pin USB Type A
1 x display / video - DVI-Analog/Digital
1 x audio - SPDIF input/line-in - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
1 x audio - SPDIF output/headphones - mini-phone 3.5 mm / TOSLINK
2 x USB-C
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Operating System (OS) Apple MacOS X 10.4 Windows 10 Home
Software Included Drivers & Utilities, Apple QuickTime, Apple Hardware Test, Apple Mac OS X Mail, OmniOutliner, Apple iCal, Apple DVD Player, Apple Address Book, Apple Safari, Apple iChat AV, Microsoft Office 2004 for Mac Test Drive, Apple Dashboard, Apple Spotlight, Apple XCode Developer Tools, iWork (30 days trial), Front Row, Apple iLife '06, Freeverse Big Bang Board Games, plasq Comic Life Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share
MISCELLANEOUS Apple MacBook Samsung Galaxy Book Go
Included Accessories - 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 Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 -
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 10 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 0 - 90% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 2 years
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