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Samsung has unveiled a new line of PCs at its Unpacked event, and the Galaxy Book Pro 360 stood out as offering serious competition to Apple's M1 MacBooks.
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Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro is set to have another Windows-based rival this year, in Samsung's updated Notebook 9. Read on, as we compare the features and specs of the two 13-in variants.
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Build around Intel's 11th-generation processors, Samsung has packed a lot of technology into a sleek, thin-and-light chassis.
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There are two flavors: A 13.3-inch version and a 15.6-inch sibling at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively.
But there's more. And it's the more that takes the Galaxy Book Pro 360 beyond what Apple can offer with the MacBook.
There's S Pen support, something that initially feels gimmicky, but is actually quite nice once you start using it and will be a benefit to those who use other Samsung hardware that uses the same input device.
Then there's the AMOLED display. I've not hooked my own eyes on this display yet, but Samsung AMOLED displays are nice, and I can imagine this giving Apple's LED displays a serious run for their money, especially when it comes to eye comfort.
I'm also seriously impressed by the built-in 5G support. People have been asking for this on the MacBook platform for years, and even with the introduction of the M1 hardware, but users are still waiting.
For power users, the high-end Core i7 processors and 32GB of RAM will certainly be attractive, going above and beyond what Apple offers in its M1 offerings.
There's a lot to like when looking at Samsung's Galaxy Book Pro 360. But I'm a bit hesitant saying that this puts Apple on the back foot, as we need to wait and see what happens when Apple unveils its M1-powered (or possibly second-generation Apple Silicon) 15-inch MacBook Pro hardware.
To compare the Galaxy Book Pro 360 to the MacBook Air or the 13-inch MacBook Pro is to do an injustice to them all.
Also, we have to remember that Samsung is relying on Intel for its silicon, while Apple has decided to break away. This could be a big factor as to how things play out in the medium term, and if Apple can outpace Intel in the silicon space (and early indicators suggest that this could very well be the case), then Samsung being hitched to Intel could become a real liability.
But Samsung has come out strong with the Galaxy Book Pro 360, and for someone looking for a Windows 10 machine -- especially if that someone is using a high-end Samsung smartphone, then this is certainly a compelling package.
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New Atlas compares the features and specs of the 2017 Samsung Notebook 9 (13-in) and 2016 Apple MacBook Pro (13-in)
New Atlas compares the features and specs of the 2017 Samsung Notebook 9 (13-in) and 2016 Apple MacBook Pro (13-in)
View gallery - 23 images Apple's 13-inch MacBook Pro is set to have another Windows-based rival this year, in Samsung's updated Notebook 9. Read on, as we compare the features and specs of the two 13-in variants.
Size
Sizes are similar, though the Notebook 9 is a hair shorter and wider. Samsung's laptop also comes in at 7-percent thinner.
Weight
Weight is a different story, as the Notebook 9 is 40-percent lighter.
Build
The lightness is partially helped by Samsung's almost plasticky-feeling magnesium build. Apple sticks with its trademark aluminum.
Colors
We also handled a blue variant of the Notebook 9 at CES, but a Samsung representative tells us that only the titan (white-ish) model will launch in the U.S.
Display size
Despite having identical diagonal measurements, the MacBook Pro's screen is 5-percent bigger. That's due to using different aspect ratios (16:9 for the Notebook 9, 16:10 for the MacBook).
Display resolution
While the overall display quality of the Notebook 9 looked very good in our hands-on, its resolution is significantly lower than the MacBook's.
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Touchscreen
Unlike many Windows laptops, the Notebook 9 doesn't have a touchscreen.
Touch Bar
In place of a touchscreen, Apple added a multitouch, contextual strip to the more expensive (US$1,800 and up) tiers of the 2016 MacBook Pro.
Trackpad
Samsung uses a physically-hinged ('diving board') trackpad, where clicking it is much easier on the bottom than top. Apple uses pressure sensitivity and haptic feedback to make its trackpad feel like it's moving when it isn't.
Processor
Samsung is using newer Kaby Lake processors in the upcoming laptops, while Apple's latest are 6th-gen Skylake. Another differentiator is Samsung offering a faster Core i7 option for the 13-inch model (though you can also get a Core i7 MacBook if you order a special configuration from Apple's online store).
RAM
Samsung adds an 'up to' in its RAM specifications for the new notebooks, suggesting there's at least a possibility the entry-level models will have less.
Storage
Ditto for storage, where 'up to' leaves the door open to a mere 128 GB SSD in the cheapest Notebook 9.
MicroSD
Samsung added a microSD slot to complement its internal storage.
SD
If you have a DSLR or mirrorless camera and don't use Wi-Fi, then prepare for adapters: Neither machine has a built-in, full-sized SD reader.
Ports
Samsung offers a balance of new and old: two legacy USB 3.0 ports, one USB-C and an HDMI for video out. Apple's ports are all Thunderbolt/USB-C.
Standalone charging port
The Notebook 9 has a standalone charging port, so you don't have to take up its USB-C slot (as you need to do with the MacBook). You do, however, also have the option of charging via USB-C on Samsung's.
Fast charging
Samsung also added a fast-charging feature, which Samsung representatives at CES told us works through both the proprietary charging port and USB-C.
Battery
Battery specs come out favorably for the MacBook (likely a big reason for the Notebook 9's weight advantage), but Samsung's laptop also has a lower-res display to drive. We can't draw firm conclusions, though, until we review the Notebook 9.
Fingerprint sensor
The Notebook 9 has a built-in fingerprint sensor. Apple only put its Touch ID sensors in the more-expensive models that also have the Touch Bar.
Software
Samsung's machine runs Windows 10 Home, while the MacBook is on macOS El Capitan.
Release
Samsung hasn't narrowed down a ship date for the new machine, apart from H1 of 2017.
Starting price
We also don't yet have pricing info for the Notebook 9. Given its lower-res screen, we'd hope it would come in significantly lower than the (arguably overpriced) MacBook.
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For more, you can visit New Atlas' CES hands-on with the Notebook 9, and our review of the MacBook Pro.
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