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| MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) | Galaxy Book6 14-inch | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel Graphics |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 25.6 GB/s (dual-channel LPDDR3-1600) | LPDDR5X |
| Neural Engine | None (Intel processor; no dedicated AI engine) | Intel NPU, up to 15 TOPS |
| Processor | Intel Core i5-5350U (Broadwell); CPU: 2-core / 4-thread, 1.8 GHz up to 2.9 GHz; optional Core i7-5650U 2.2 GHz; GPU: Intel HD Graphics 6000 | Intel Core 3 processor (Series 3), Intel Core 5 processor (Series 3) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 5 June 2017 | Expected 2026-10-05 |
| Status | Discontinued (July 2019) | Announced; expected 2026-10-05 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | 350 nits |
| Color | Millions of colors, standard (sRGB) gamut | — |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | — |
| Resolution | 1440 × 900 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels (WUXGA), 16:10 |
| Size | 13.3-inch (Diagonal) | 14.0 inches |
| Type | LED-backlit glossy widescreen display (TN panel) | LCD, anti-reflective |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Compatibility | — | Galaxy AI features (AI Select, Note Assist), Quick Share, Multi Control, Second Screen |
| Launch Price (USD) | $999.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $799.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,399,000 | ₦1,120,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Intel Core i5-5350U (dual-core, 1.8 GHz, Turbo 2.9 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 6000 | Intel Core 3 processor (Series 3), Intel Core 5 processor (Series 3); Graphics: Intel Graphics |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | Apple MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017) | Samsung Galaxy Book6 14-inch |
| Operating System | macOS Sierra at launch (supports up to macOS Monterey) | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (25H2) |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Silver | Violet Silver, Gray |
| Dimensions | — | 313.0 x 221.0 x 15.7 mm |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | — |
| Weight | 1.35 kg | 1.35 kg |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB LPDDR3 1600 MHz (soldered, not upgradeable) | 8GB / 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | SSD Options: 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB (varies by model) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe SSD (varies by market) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | PCIe SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB 3.0 (USB-A), Thunderbolt 2, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 2, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.0. | 2x USB Type-C, 1x USB Type-A; Video: HDMI 1.4 (up to 4K@30Hz); Audio: 3.5mm headphone/mic jack, Yes (headphone/mic combo); Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E, 802.11ax 2x2; Bluetooth: 5.4 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours wireless web (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 25 hours (Samsung claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | 61.2 Wh (typical) |
| Charging | 45 W MagSafe 2 power adapter | 45W USB Type-C fast charging (approx. 33% in 30 min) |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual microphones | Dual array digital microphones |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers (2W x 2), Dolby Atmos |
| Webcam | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 2MP, 1080p FHD |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit full-size scissor keyboard | Pro keyboard (non-backlit) |
| Operating System | macOS Sierra at launch | Windows 11 Home / Windows 11 Pro (25H2) |
| Security | Firmware password and FileVault encryption (no Touch ID) | — |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch glass trackpad | Clickpad |