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AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

General

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Series

MacBook Pro1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy Book6 Pro2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MGDQ4LL/A, Mac17,7, A34278Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact silver US base listing explicitly states Model MGDQ4LL/A, 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB and 2 TB. Other identifiers use independent EveryMac/Apple identity evidence. Incorrect retailer Thunderbolt 4 bullet is overridden by maker Thunderbolt 5 specification.9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-m5-max-18-core-cpu-32-core-gpu-14-2026-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch M5 Max 18 CPU/32 GPU 36 GB/2 TB entry identifies Mac17,7 and A3427. Public indexed specification read. Direct curl and page open return 403. Apple Identify Your MacBook Pro independently includes Mac17,7 among the 14-inch M5 Pro/Max family, while EveryMac resolves the Max mapping. Pro identifier Mac17,9 excluded.

NP960XJG-KG2CA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026NP960XJG-KG2CA: Ultra 7 356H, 32 GB onboard LPDDR5X, 512 GB NVMe SSD.

GTIN / EAN

1959507182018Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGDQ4LL/A base SKU UPC 195950718201. Corroborated by Micro Center exact SKU listing. This is silver US reference only, not a universal color/region barcode.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

3 March 20261Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

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Status

Available8Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base SKU currently offered with Add to Cart on the public retailer page. Current price and forecast shipping date are not used as launch evidence.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Max, 2024)23Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/the-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-and-m5-max-are-official-heres-whats-newRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the MacBook Pro with M5 Pro and M5 Max replaces last year's M4 versions and compares the 14-inch M5 Max with the M4 Max model.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$3,5991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: 14-inch M5 Max US starting MSRP $3599, excluding sales tax. Base 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB / 2 TB. Education and later prices excluded.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€4,19910Press releaseapple.com/fr/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 7 October 2026Original March 3, 2026 French maker release, Prix et disponibilite, states 14-inch M5 Max standard starting retail price 4199 EUR. Published French consumer price including VAT. Base chip/GPU/memory/storage match the 36 GB/2 TB reference. Education 3849 EUR and 16-inch 4499 EUR excluded. This is French launch pricing, not the US SKU tax treatment or regional box contents.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

CA2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Black, Silver3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Gray2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Segment

Creator1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Maker names professional creative workflows.

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Form factor

Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour depicts clamshell notebook.

Clamshell2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Laptop form factor in Specifications and standard hinged chassis in Device layout.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width312.6Depth221.2Thickness (max)15.5mm(12.3 × 8.7 × 0.6 in)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Width356.9Depth248Thickness (max)11.9mm(14.1 × 9.8 × 0.5 in)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.62kg(3.6 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Published M5 Max weight 1.62 kg, with configuration and manufacturing variation footnote. M5 Pro weights excluded.

1.59kg(3.5 lb)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Environment: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Bottom material

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Environment: aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max hinge angle

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MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

14.2in(36.1 cm)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

16in(40.6 cm)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

3024 × 1964px3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

2880 × 1800px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

253.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

212.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS20Spec databaselowendmac.com/2026/14-and-16-m5-macbook-pro-early-2026Read 7 October 2026Video section explicitly names the 14-inch 3024 x 1964 display TFT IPS. Only physical panel technology used. No measurement from upgraded or nano-texture configurations imported.

OLED2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Backlight

Mini-LED7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/M5-Max-with-inconsistent-performance-and-throttling-issues-Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-Review.1246064.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Matching screen-size M5 Max review identifies Mini-LED display hardware. Only common backlight technology used. Measurements of 40-core GPU / upgraded memory and storage units excluded from 32-core GPU / 36 GB / 2 TB base.

None (self-emissive)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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ATNA60HR05-06Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review unit: 16-inch 356H/32 GB/512 GB, Silver. Panel suppliers can vary.

Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

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Glossy6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Touchscreen

No8Retailer pageabt.com/Apple-MacBook-Pro-Laptop-14.2-Inch-M5-Max-Chip-18-Core-CPU-32-Core-GPU-36GB-RAM-2TB-SSD-in-Silver-MGDQ4LLA/p/240249.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MGDQ4LL/A 18-core CPU, 32-core GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB base SKU specifications state Touch Screen: No. Maker display specification is silent. No different display option used.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Stylus

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None2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/computing/galaxy-books/compareRead 5 October 2026Compare Galaxy Books table states Pen: Not supported for Galaxy Book6 Pro.

Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
3024	1964	120	Yes

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)	VRR
2880	1800	120	Yes

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen, adaptive 30-120 Hz. Native resolution 2880x1800.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

ProMotion3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

1,000nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact 14-inch 2026 Display section explicitly SDR brightness up to 1000 nits outdoors. Maker outdoor maximum, not typical SDR or HDR peak. Ambient threshold, automatic-brightness requirement and duration unreported in this source, not invented. Selected M5 Max hardware remains unchanged.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

1,000nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact 14-inch Display section explicitly 1000 nits sustained full-screen XDR brightness for HDR content. Duration not published. Separate 1600-nit HDR peak footnote applies below 25 C.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

1,600nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Display section 1600 nits HDR peak, footnote 3 temperatures below 25 C. Outdoor SDR maximum and sustained full-screen HDR now have separate fields. Peak duration/window unreported.

1,000nits2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026HDR peak up to 1000 nits. SDR 500-nit peak is not a typical luminance claim.

sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 7 October 2026Current Measure the calibration article explicitly includes MacBook Pro Liquid Retina XDR. Apple displays undergo a calibration process to align luminance, white point and gamut with industry standards out of the box. This proves calibration, not any numerical color error or gamut coverage. Original MacRumors 2021 quote independently describes all MacBook Pro Liquid Retina XDR factory calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 Max3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 356H2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Intel2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core
Super	6	Super
Performance	12	Performance

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026M5 Max Chip section: 18-core CPU, 6 super and 12 performance cores. No unsupported clock maxima.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Core type	Count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	1.9	4.7
Efficiency	8	1.5	3.5
Low-power efficiency	4	1.5	3.3

Source1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026CPU Specifications: 4 P, 8 E and 4 LP E cores. Frequencies are chip specifications.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

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161Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Max boost clock

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4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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18MB1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 202618 MB Intel Smart Cache.

ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

3nm11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026All-New Fusion Architecture section explicitly combines two third-generation 3-nanometer dies in the M5 Pro/Max SoC. This is the published processor compute-die process. No unstated foundry or fabrication-node suffix inferred.

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Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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30W6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review Specifications: configured 30 W PL1, 80 W PL2. Optimized benchmark mode.

Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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80W6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Configured PL2, not observed wall input.

Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

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50TOPS1Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/245532/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-356h-18m-cache-up-to-4-70-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026NPU-only peak throughput, INT8. Generic chip power and memory maxima are not laptop settings.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Only the GPU in the M5 Max SoC is installed.

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M5 Max 32-core GPU3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026M5 Max base 32-core integrated GPU. Optional 40-core upgrade excluded.

Intel Graphics2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

36GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026M5 Max standard 36 GB unified memory. 40-core GPU memory options are excluded.

32GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X20Spec databaselowendmac.com/2026/14-and-16-m5-macbook-pro-early-2026Read 7 October 2026Memory section explicitly states M5 Max 36 GB LPDDR5X and that only the 36 GB model ships with 32 GPU cores. Geizhals exact 14-inch 32-GPU, 36 GB, 2 TB reference corroborates type. Tom's Hardware LPDDR5 refers to an upgraded 40-GPU, 128 GB sample. Digital Camera World family wording was excluded as unreliable and not exact base evidence. Transfer rate and clocks not inferred.21Spec databasegeizhals.at/apple-macbook-pro-14-2-mgdq4d-a-a3750387.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch MGDQ4D/A German silver SKU, M5 Max 18 CPU and 32 GPU cores, 36 GB and 2 TB, RAM table states 36GB LPDDR5X-9600 Onboard. Only chip memory type corroboration used. Region-specific keyboard, adapter and unrelated erroneous mass/runtime rows are not transferred to the US reference.

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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8,533MT/s6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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26Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

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Soldered2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026On Board memory. The FAQ expressly says memory cannot be upgraded after purchase.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

36GB12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Exact Memory and Configure to Order tables give 36 GB for M5 Max 32-core GPU. Larger 48/64/128 GB options explicitly require changing to the 40-core GPU. Same CPU/GPU represented here therefore has 36 GB maximum. Repair-parts table independently lists only 36 GB logic boards for 32-core GPU. Purchase-time limit, not upgradeability.

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Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

2TB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026M5 Max standard 2 TB SSD equals 2000 decimal GB. No interface or PCIe generation inferred.

512GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Storage type

SSD (interface unspecified)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

Not available

46Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes
M.2 2280	Not available	1	No

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Two M.2 2280 slots, installed 512 GB drive plus additional slot. Installed drive PCIe 4.0 does not establish slot maximum.

M.2 slots

Not available

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	80	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact generation maker sheet supplies connector counts, Thunderbolt 5 and DisplayPort support, with physical sides from the original tour. Intel supplies 80 Gbps symmetric TB5 rate. Apple up-to-120 Gbps display Bandwidth Boost is not stored as symmetric rate. No power-input ceiling inferred.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour: left MagSafe 3, two USB-C and audio. Right SDXC, one USB-C and HDMI. Protocol generation uses matching tech sheet because the charging paragraph repeats Thunderbolt 4 incorrectly.22Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/newsroom/news/intel-introduces-thunderbolt-5-standard.htmlRead 8 October 2026Apple exact generation technical sheet identifies three Thunderbolt 5 connectors. Intel specification states 80 Gbps bidirectional bandwidth, separately up to 120 Gbps asymmetric Bandwidth Boost for displays. Stored 80 is protocol symmetric link rate, not measured file throughput. No charging ceiling, internal SSD speed or unsupported CPU capability transfer.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Not available	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
USB-A	3.2 Gen 1	1	Right	5	Not available	Not available
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Complete counts and HDMI 2.1 from Specifications. Sides are confirmed separately by the manual.3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 8: left HDMI and Thunderbolt 4, right USB 3.2 and headset jack. Page 9: Thunderbolt 4 charges the computer and connects external displays.6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Highest HDMI version

Not available

HDMI 2.1=CalculatedFrom Ports

Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

No=CalculatedFrom Ports

Ethernet speed

Not available

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

Not available

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 73Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/148165Read 7 October 2026Current Wi-Fi 7 support article explicitly lists MacBook Pro with M5 Pro/Max among models supporting all Wi-Fi 7 features and states 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz operation. The 6 GHz band is available only where regulators permit unlicensed use. US reference scope retained. No universal regulatory-market promise.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi module

Apple N13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE211 320MHz6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

6.03Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Apple writes Bluetooth 6, stored as 6.0.

5.42Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Cellular

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Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

ANSI, ISO3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

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Key switches

Not available

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Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Backlit, type not stated3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact generation Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly Backlit Magic Keyboard. Colour/type unreported, so generic backlit category.

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NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

Not available

No6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

Not available

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

Not available

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Touchpad size

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Width150Height105mm(5.9 × 4.1 in)6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Tech sheet names Force Touch. Official support says Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and lack a mechanical click when off.

Haptic2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Camera and audio

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Webcam

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

2 MP2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

Not available

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Webcam privacy

Not available

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

63Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

42Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

Not available

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Dolby Atmos2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

22Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

72.4Wh3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Battery and Power: 72.4 Wh.

78.07Wh2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Typical nominal battery energy.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	20
Web browsing	13

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Maker M5 Max test matches base 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB / 2 TB. Wi-Fi browsing 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari. Display eight clicks from bottom, keyboard backlight off.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	30

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Up to 30 hours local 1080p video. Maker pre-release test at 150 nits, wired headphones, airplane mode and keyboard backlight off, discharged to 2%. Exact RAM/storage test configuration not identified.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

96W3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026US included 96 W USB-C adapter, connected to laptop by USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. Not maximum charging input.

65W2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 202665 W USB Type-C adapter listed in Specifications. Inclusion varies by market and is not asserted.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min13Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 7 October 2026Fast charge your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes. January/February 2026 test footnote explicitly matches 14-inch M5 Max 18-core CPU / 32-core GPU, 36 GB/2 TB. Apple 96 W adapter model A2166 and USB-C to MagSafe 3 model A2363. Drained batteries. Timer starts from wake from hibernate or Apple logo at startup. Approximate claim, conditions affect result.

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Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

214Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-us/125807Read 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch M5 Pro/Max 2026 Fans procedure explicitly shows removal/reinstallation of both fans and permits each to be replaced individually. Exact exploded parts table 125815 names Right fan 923-14192 and Left fan 923-14193. Two physical installed fans.

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Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

Not available

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

Not available

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026About Power Modes on your Mac: Low Power available for 2024-or-later MacBook Pro. High Power available for 2024-or-later Pro/Max models. Automatic is default. Modes may be selected independently on battery or power adapter. No configured wattage published, so only names stored. Observed reviewer chip power is not a configured limit.

BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Top view names Touch ID power button.

Power button2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 5-7: power button incorporates fingerprint recognition sensor.

TPM

Not available

Not available

Remote management

Not available

Not available

Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

Not available

Not available

Software

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Operating system

macOS Tahoe1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Launch publication names macOS Tahoe.

Windows 11 Home2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

OS family

macOS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

Windows2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

Not available

502nits6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Centre of nine-point SDR grid, X-Rite i1Pro 3.

Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

Not available

506.9nits6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Not available

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

Not available

99.9%6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Argyll 3D coverage. Display P3 is not DCI-P3.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

Not available

Not available

Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

Not available

16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker Delta-E 2000 before calibration.

PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

Not available

Yes6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

Not available

240Hz6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

Not available

100%6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

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0.41ms6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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0.51ms6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,006points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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2,839points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Optimized mode, Geekbench 6.7. Same mode applies to benchmark and display tests.

Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

Not available

16,587points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6.7, Optimized.

3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

Not available

3,003points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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622points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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4,869MB/s6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AS SSD sequential read.

Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
GTA V	1024	768	Lowest Settings possible	Not available	180.8
GTA V	1366	768	Normal/Off, 4xAF	Not available	174.7
GTA V	1920	1080	High/On, Advanced Graphics Off, 8xAF, 2xMSAA + FXAA	Not available	58.2
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest, 16xAF, 4xMSAA + FXAA	Not available	23.8
Dota 2 Reborn	1280	720	Min (0/3), fastest	Not available	109.6
Dota 2 Reborn	1366	768	Medium (1/3)	Not available	91.5
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	High (2/3)	Not available	81.8
Dota 2 Reborn	1920	1080	Ultra (3/3), best looking	Not available	77.4
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1280	720	Lite Quality	Not available	72.3
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	Standard Quality	Not available	36.7
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	Not available	26.1
X-Plane 11.11	1280	720	Low, fps_test=1	Not available	45.1
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	Medium, fps_test=2	Not available	33
X-Plane 11.11	1920	1080	High, fps_test=3	Not available	32.4
Strange Brigade	1280	720	Lowest, 1xAF	Not available	197
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Medium, 4xAF, medium AA	Not available	70.5
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	High, 8xAF, high AA	Not available	59.1
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, 16xAF, ultra AA	Not available	51.1
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	31.5
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	23.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	21
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	20.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	36.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	28.2
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	24.4
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	20.5
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	66.8
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	64.3
F1 24	1920	1080	High, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	46.5
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High, 16xAF, TAA	Not available	14.8

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Game table, Optimized mode. Frame generation and ray tracing unstated. Only explicit FSR-off setting stored. Per-game minimum FPS is not a 1% low.

Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Optimized	Idle	25.3
Optimized	Medium load	31.8
Optimized	Max load	38.4
Optimized	Gaming	38.4
High Performance	Max load	43.9
Quiet	Max load	29.1

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Earthworks M23R, Arta, distance 15 cm. Gaming is Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra.

Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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43.9dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

38.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode

Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

37.8°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Max-load surface grid at room 20.2 C.

Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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40.1°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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28.4°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Max, 2026)

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BSamsung Galaxy Book6 Pro 16 (Core Ultra 7 356H)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	16.3
Wi-Fi browsing	8.83

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact 16h18min and 8h50min Wi-Fi runs. Second is maximum brightness. Brightness/mode of first run not expressly specified.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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16.3h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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4.6W6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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70.8W6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AC wall input, Metrahit Energy. Review used 180 W adapter because unit arrived without charger.

Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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1.596kg(3.5 lb)6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-Book6-Pro-Laptop-Review-Better-than-the-new-XPS-16.1257679.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

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EPEAT

Gold18Certification listepeat.net/computers-and-displays-search-result/page-1/size-25Read 7 October 2026Official registry exact row Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, M5 Max), Notebook, United States, Gold, registered 2026-03-11, Active. Explicit family scope covers exact 14-inch M5 Max reference. Country-specific registration, not a universal rating.

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Other certifications

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TCO Certified2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

14-inch MacBook Pro, 96W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026Exact US tech-sheet bundle. Other regional adapter omissions are not combined.

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Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US Mac one-year limited manufacturer warranty, 2022 to present. Statutory rights separate.

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Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in19Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026New US Mac hardware limited warranty, Warranty Service Options: carry-in at Apple Retail/AASP and mail-in if Apple determines eligibility. Apple chooses the applicable option. DIY parts service is not represented by the schema. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights excluded.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-max1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2ca2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1263183Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 8 October 2026

www.samsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2ca2Maker product pagesamsung.com/ca/computers/galaxy-book/galaxy-book6-pro-ultra-7-32gb-512gb-np960xjg-kg2caRead 5 October 2026Expanded Specifications table for the exact Canadian SKU.

Manual

support.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/274Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdf3Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202609/20260908125324061/94xXJG_96xXJG_Win11_UG_EU_ENG_Rev.1.2_260729.pdfRead 5 October 2026Galaxy Book6 Pro 94xXJG/96xXJG Windows 11 user guide, revision 1.2, downloaded from the maker support link.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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