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AApple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 Pro, 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.

A3426, MGDN4LL/A, MGDR4LL/A7Maker spec sheet (PDF)media2store2.blob.core.windows.net/storage/item_spec/25/256010.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple US Education Institution price list dated March 6 2026, page 2. Only matching 24 GB/1 TB, 15 CPU/16 GPU US base colour rows. Education prices, 2 TB rows and 18-core rows excluded. Regulatory A3426 separately backed by exact 15-core/24 GB ENERGY STAR record.19Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4572876/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Exact A3426 record lists 15 cores and 24 GB system memory. No A3427 Max identifier inherited.

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

1959507186768Retailer pagembsdirect.com/14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-or-m5-max-chip-space-black-%28z1ml%29Read 7 October 2026Actual black US standard SKU. Retailer configurator offers upgrades, which do not inherit this UPC. Only literal base model/UPC identifier pair stored. Silver GTIN not supplied.

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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 pagembsdirect.com/14-inch-macbook-pro-with-m5-pro-or-m5-max-chip-space-black-%28z1ml%29Read 7 October 2026Current retailer offers original matching MGDR4LL/A base SKU. Maker actual-retail release already states March 11 2026 availability. Current price not stored as launch price.

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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 Pro, 2024)24Reviewtechradar.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 M5 Pro with the M4 Pro.

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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.

$2,1991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-introduces-macbook-pro-with-all-new-m5-pro-and-m5-maxRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: US starting price for the standard base configuration, excluding sales tax. Education and later store prices are 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.

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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, Silver4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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 2026Pro is described for creative professional workflows.

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Form factor

Clamshell3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour diagrams show the clamshell notebook, with lid, keyboard and trackpad.

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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

1.6kg(3.5 lb)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

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

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Environment / Materials: aluminium enclosure.

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

Bottom material

Aluminium4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Environment / Materials: 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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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 × 1964px4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

IPS10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core M5 Pro/16-core GPU 14.2-inch Notebookcheck device specification. Standard display reference, not optional nano-texture.

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

Backlight

Mini-LED5Reviewtechradar.com/computing/macbooks/apple-macbook-pro-14-inch-m5-2025Read 5 October 2026Display description identifies Mini-LED backlight. Only unchanged panel technology is used. Measured results for different memory, storage or nano-texture configurations are excluded.

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.

Glossy10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core M5 Pro/16-core GPU 14.2-inch Notebookcheck device specification. Standard glossy display reference, not optional nano-texture. The same collection has incorrect DDR5 and M.2 labels, which are not used as RAM/storage proof.

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

Touchscreen

No11Certification listenergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-computers/details/4572876/export/pdf/downloadRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Pro 14 in. with M5 Pro Chip A3426, 15 CPU cores, 24 GB system memory, US certification 4572876. Certification power figures are not reviewer measurements. March 3 available-on-market is not used to replace maker actual retail March 11.

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 Pro, 2026)

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

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

ProMotion4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

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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.

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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.

1,600nits4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Display / XDR: 1600 nits peak HDR content only. Footnote 3 requires ambient temperature below 25 degrees Celsius. Fullscreen sustained HDR 1000 nits is not the stored peak.

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.

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105101Read 7 October 2026Current maker support page explicitly includes MacBook Pro with Liquid Retina XDR. Apple states displays undergo a calibration process aligning luminance, white point and gamut with standards for out-of-box use. Custom in-field recalibration is distinct.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M5 Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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

Apple4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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 Pro, 2026)

Core type	Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Super	5	Super	4.6
Performance	10	Performance	4.4

Source4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Chip section: Base 15-core M5 Pro CPU with 5 super and 10 performance cores. The 18-core option is excluded.10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core source table. Maker five super and ten performance core counts/names retained. Only source-published category maximum clock values added. No base clock or measured sustained clock inferred. Not the 18-core CPU. Clock publication is secondary because Apple does not publish clocks.

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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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.

1510Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core source table. Not the 18-core CPU.

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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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.

3nm13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2026/03/apple-debuts-m5-pro-and-m5-max-to-supercharge-the-most-demanding-pro-workflowsRead 7 October 2026Maker Fusion Architecture for M5 Pro/Max explicitly states both compute/package dies. No TSMC node suffix or packing technology rumour invented.

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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.

No4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026The Chip section specifies the integrated GPU in the Apple silicon SoC. No discrete GPU is supplied in this configuration.

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 Pro 16-core GPU4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

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.

24GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Memory section: Standard 24 GB unified memory, paired with 1 TB SSD, 15-core CPU and 16-core GPU.

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

RAM type

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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.

Soldered23Spec databaseapple.techable.com/macbook-pro-m5-pro-15-cpu-16-gpu-14Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-CPU/16-GPU record: fixed onboard unified memory, RAM Slots None, and memory integrated with the system cannot be upgraded after purchase. Stored in the existing soldered/onboard class, not as purchase-time RAM configurations or socketed modules. No DRAM generation or speed inferred.

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.

48GB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Exact base 16-GPU M5 Pro ceiling 48 GB. The 64 GB option explicitly requires 20-GPU M5 Pro and is excluded. Purchase-time option, not physical 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.

1TB4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Storage uses decimal GB. 1 TB equals 1000 GB. Only the base SSD is represented.

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)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

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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 Pro, 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

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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 Pro, 2026)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	2	Left	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Left	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 5	1	Right	Thunderbolt 5	Yes
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	1	Right	Not available	Not available
SD card	SDXC	1	Right	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Tour illustrations establish physical connector sides. Protocols and counts also use the matching tech sheet. The charging paragraph incorrectly repeats Thunderbolt 4, so the tech-sheet Thunderbolt 5 specification takes precedence.4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Charging and Expansion lists physical counts, Thunderbolt generation and DisplayPort support. Sides come from the tour manual. The TB5 maximum symmetric data rate is omitted because the quoted 120 Gbps includes Bandwidth Boost.23Spec databaseapple.techable.com/macbook-pro-m5-pro-15-cpu-16-gpu-14Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-CPU/16-GPU M5 Pro record identifies MGDN4LL/A and MGDR4LL/A, 24 GB/1 TB, and explicitly lists HDMI 2.1. Only the HDMI version is added. Counts, sides and other protocols retain their existing maker evidence.

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

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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Ethernet speed

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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.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 74Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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 GHz14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact N1-chip MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 Pro 2026 explicitly named in scope. 6 GHz use subject to country availability. No band inferred just from Wi-Fi version.

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 N14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

6.04Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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, ISO4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Keyboard section explicitly publishes 78 ANSI or 79 ISO keys. No regional sold SKU rows are inferred.

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Key switches

Scissor15Reviewnotebookspec.com/web/863169-review-macbook-pro-apple-m5-proRead 7 October 2026Current M5 Pro review Keyboard & Touchpad paragraph explicitly describes all current MacBook keyboards as having scissor switches. Stated shared hardware. Regional legend variation does not change the switch class.

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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.

Single colour4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad explicitly names the supplied Backlit Magic Keyboard. Single colour is independently stated by the matching 15-core/16-GPU, 24GB/1TB Dateks hardware table. Regional keyboard legends do not change the backlight hardware. No regional SKU, current OS or warranty is inherited.10Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Pro-14-2026-M5-Pro.1304517.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-core/16-GPU collection specifies Keyboard Light: yes. This corroborates maker backlit keyboard. Single-colour class has separate literal retailer support.21Retailer pagedateks.lv/cenas/portativie-datori/1392399-apple-macbook-pro-m5-pro-15-16-14-2-24gb-1tb-mac-os-srebrnyRead 7 October 2026Matching M5 Pro 15CPU/16GPU, 24GB/1TB hardware, regional MGDN4ZE/A. Keyboard lighting table explicitly says Ir (Single color), meaning present and single colour. Only shared lighting class is used. Regional legends, warranty, Sequoia template error, rounded 72Wh and unrelated storage/port labels are not inherited. Maker independently supplies Backlit Magic Keyboard.

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

No15Reviewnotebookspec.com/web/863169-review-macbook-pro-apple-m5-proRead 7 October 2026Current M5 Pro review Keyboard & Touchpad paragraph explicitly describes all current MacBook keyboards as tenkeyless. Dedicated physical keypad only. Regional legend variation does not change this physical keyboard class.

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.

1mm15Reviewnotebookspec.com/web/863169-review-macbook-pro-apple-m5-proRead 7 October 2026Current M5 Pro review Keyboard & Touchpad paragraph gives approximately 1 mm travel. Thai phrase means around 1 mm. This is a stated shared hardware value, not an instrument-measured travel value.

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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.

Haptic6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and force click. The matching model tech sheet names Force Touch as the installed trackpad.

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 video4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

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Webcam privacy

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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.

64Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

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Audio features

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

34Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

72.4Wh4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Battery and Power section.

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 Pro, 2026)

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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.

70W4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026Battery and Power / In the Box: US supplied adapter. Pro 14 15-core configuration uses 70W, not the optional 96W or the 18-core configuration.

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.

MagSafe4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

30min22Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102378Read 8 October 2026Maker claim is around 30 minutes from empty to 50%, not an exact measured time. Applies to 14-inch MacBook Pro models introduced in 2021 or later. Requires a separately supplied 96 W or higher USB PD source and an appropriate USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable or USB-C charge cable. The included 70 W adapter does not meet this fast-charge requirement. No runtime from the 18-core/20-GPU Apple test configuration is inherited.

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Cooling

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

216Reviewifixit.com/Guide/MacBook+Pro+14-Inch+2026+Fans+Replacement/223685Read 7 October 2026Exact-model guide introduction confirms two physical fan rotors. Some procedure photos come from another model, so no unrelated hardware facts inferred from those photos.

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

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

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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 Pro, 2026)

Name
Low Power Mode
Automatic
High Power Mode

Source17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker current support explicitly includes MacBook Pro introduced in 2024 or later with Pro/Max chip. Modes work on battery or plugged in. Automatic is default. 96 W adapter recommended for 14-inch M5 Pro High Power while charging. No wattage limit inferred and included 70 W not claimed to sustain every workload. Names follow the macOS Energy Mode menu: Low Power Mode, Automatic, High Power Mode.

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

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Security

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Fingerprint

Power button3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/zh-hans/guide/macbook-pro/apd921215d6c/2026/mac/27Read 5 October 2026Top view explicitly identifies 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

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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 2026The Power of macOS Tahoe section. Launch operating system, not the currently installed OS.

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

OS family

macOS4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Pro, 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 Pro, 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 Pro, 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

Not available

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

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026

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EPEAT

Gold18Certification listepeat.net/product-details/fd4df6b2b9f24d8e8ee54beaea3f0e01Read 7 October 2026Exact 14-inch M5 Pro/Max registry product summary, active, registered March 11 2026. A3426 reference only, A3427 Max not added as model identifier.

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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, 70W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 October 2026US tech-sheet In the Box. Other markets can omit the adapter.

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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.

Yes4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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.

1year9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited hardware warranty. Both variants are US. Optional AppleCare and statutory consumer rights excluded.

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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-in9Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US Mac limited warranty options, subject to Apple deciding eligibility. No unconditional delivery or onsite guarantee. DIY is another documented option absent from enum and is not substituted.

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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/1263184Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/126318Read 7 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/273Owner'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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