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Specification	Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Pro ₹1,17,990 Prices and availability may change on the seller's site View Price	Apple MacBook Air M5 2026 (16GB/512GB) ₹1,16,990 Prices and availability may change on the seller's site View Price
General
In The Box	Laptop, 65W USB Type-C Adapter, Documentation	13-inch MacBook Air, 40W Dynamic Power Adapter (60W Max), USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
Model Name	NP940XHA-LG1IN	Apple MacBook Air M5 2026 (16GB/512GB)
Launch Date	04/03/2025	11/03/2026
Colors	Gray	Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight
Brand	Samsung	Apple
OTG Support	N/A	N/A
Display
Display Size	14, 35.56	13.6, 34.46
Resolution	2880, 1800 pixels	2560, 1664 pixels
Resolution Type	3K WQXGA+	2560 x 1664 pixels, 224 ppi, Liquid Retina display
Panel Type	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	LED-backlit IPS with True Tone
Brightness	400 nits (SDR), 500 nits (HDR)	500 nits typical brightness
Color Gamut	DCI-P3 100%, sRGB 100%	Wide color (P3), support for 1 billion colours, True Tone
Refresh Rate	120Hz Adaptive	60 Hz
Touchscreen Support	Yes, multi-touch capacitive	No touchscreen support
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass DX with anti-reflective coating	High-durability glossy glass
Body
Dimensions	312.3 x 223.8 x 11.6 mm (W x D x H)	Height 0.44 in (1.13 cm), Width 11.97 in (30.41 cm), Depth 8.46 in (21.5 cm)
Weight	1.23 kg	Approx. 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg)
Build Material	Full-metal aluminum chassis	100% Recycled Aluminum Unibody
Keyboard Type	Chiclet-style backlit Pro Keyboard	Backlit Magic Keyboard with scissor mechanism
Keyboard Features	Backlit with adjustable brightness, spill-resistant design	Full-height function keys, Touch ID, Ambient light sensor
Trackpad Surface	Clickpad with smooth surface	Force Touch glass
Trackpad Features	Adaptive palm rejection, Windows Precision support, multi-touch gestures	Force clicks, pressure-sensing capabilities, Multi-Touch gestures
IP Rating	Not Specified	Not Rated
Speaker Placement	Bottom-firing quad speakers	Four-speaker sound system integrated in chassis (stereo output)
Processor
Operating System	Windows 11 Home	macOS Tahoe
Processor Brand	Intel	Apple
Processor Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 226V	Apple M5 (10-core CPU / 8-core GPU configuration)
Core Count	8 cores (4 Performance + 4 Efficiency)	10-core CPU with 4 super cores and 6 efficiency cores
Threads	8 threads	10
Clock Speed	Base 2.1 GHz, Boost up to 4.5 GHz	4.4 GHz (Variable Boost)
Cache	8 MB Smart Cache	64MB L2 shared, 8MB System Level Cache
Graphics
GPU Type	Integrated	Integrated
GPU Model	Intel Arc 130V	Apple M5 8-core GPU
VRAM	8GB shared system memory	Unified memory architecture
Battery
Capacity	63.1 Wh (Typical)	53.8-Wh built-in lithium-polymer battery
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 65W USB Power Delivery	Supports 70W Fast Charging
Estimated Battery Life	Up to 21 hours video playback, 12-15 hours mixed usage	Up to 18 hours video streaming
Webcam
Webcam Resolution	2MP Full HD	12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p HD video
Webcam Features	Fixed focus, no IR camera, no physical privacy shutter	Center Stage framing, Desk View, 1080p HD video, advanced image signal processor with computational video
Memory
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	Unified Memory
RAM Speed	8533 MHz	153000 MHz
Expandability	Not expandable	configurable up to 24GB or 32GB at purchase; not user-upgradable
Storage
Storage Type	512GB NVMe SSD	PCIe NVMe SSD
Capacity	512GB	512 GB (onboard, not user-replaceable)
Storage Interface	NVMe PCIe Gen 4.0 (4x lanes)	Proprietary parallel NAND
Expandability	Yes, one additional M.2 NVMe slot available	Configurable to 1TB, 2TB or 4TB SSD at purchase; not user-expandable
Supported Memory Card Types	MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC	No built-in card reader
Audio
Speaker Configuration	Quad Speakers (2x Woofers 5W max + 2x Tweeters 2W)	Four-speaker sound system
Audio Enhancements	Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp technology	Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Microphone Quality	Dual Array Digital Microphone	Three-mic array with directional beamforming
Microphone Features	Noise Cancellation, AI Noise Cancellation	Noise Cancellation, Beamforming, Voice Enhancement / Clarity Mode
Security
Fingerprint Scanner	Yes, integrated fingerprint reader (power button)	Touch ID fingerprint sensor integrated into Magic Keyboard
TPM	TPM 2.0	Secure Enclave
Secure Boot	Yes	Supports Secure Boot and hardware-verified macOS
Encryption Features	BitLocker support, Samsung Knox security chip	FileVault full-disk encryption and other macOS security features
Webcam Privacy Shutter	Software Disable (BIOS/OS)	Privacy Indicator LED
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.4	Bluetooth 6.0
Ethernet Support	No	No built-in Ethernet
Cellular Support	No cellular connectivity	No cellular modem support
Other Connectivity	NFC, Wireless Display (Miracast)	Thunderbolt Support, USB4, USB-C Charging
Ports
USB Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2	Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
HDMI	HDMI 2.1	No HDMI port
Audio Jack	3.5mm combo jack (headphone/mic)	3.5mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones
Card Reader	microSD Card	None
Ethernet Port	No	No RJ45 Ethernet port
Other Ports	No additional ports	MagSafe 3 charging port
Cooling
Cooling System Type	Dual-fan system with dual heat pipes	Passive fanless cooling
Noise Level	Low (30-35 dB)	Silent (<30 dB)
Thermal Performance	Maximum 41.2 dB under load, CPU temp 55-89°C depending on power profile	Graphite heat spreader allows for 0dB operation.
Software
Pre-installed Software	Galaxy Book Experience, Multi Control, Second Screen, Samsung Notes, Samsung Gallery, Quick Share, Samsung Account, Samsung Settings, AI Select, SmartThings, Samsung Device Care, Screen Recorder, Samsung Pass, Phone app, Copilot	Standard macOS app suite including Safari, Mail, Photos, Music, TV, iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, Keynote and more
OS Version	Windows 11 Home (23H2)	macOS Tahoe (Version 26)
Microsoft Office	Yes	No
Trial Software	McAfee antivirus (30-day trial), moderate pre-installed Samsung/Microsoft apps (can be uninstalled)	None