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🚀 **Extreme:** Perfect for 4K video editing, heavy 3D rendering, and professional development.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityGlossy XDR; 1000 nits sustained HDR; 120Hz ProMotion; exceptional contrast
📚 **Basic:** Built for web browsing, Netflix, and school/office documents.
Value Score⚖️ Fair Price
Display RealityIPS touch; FHD; decent brightness; good for web and streaming
| Apple | Brand | Samsung |
| Apple M4 10-core | Processor | Intel Core i3-N305 |
| Apple M4 10-core GPU | Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| 32GB | RAM | 8GB |
| 14.2" Liquid Retina XDR 3024x1964 120Hz | Display | 15.6" FHD IPS 1920x1080 60Hz Touch |
| 3.4 lbs | Weight | 3.86 lbs |
| 24 hours | Claimed Battery | 10 hours |
| 18-20 hours real-world mixed use | Real Battery | 8-10 hours real-world mixed use |
| 1599 | Price | 499 |