2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11900H inside 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 has a 80% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Supports larger memory

The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports a larger memory capacity than the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Max system memory size
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16
48 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
32 GB
Upgradable memory

The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 comes with one SODIMM slot that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 since it has onboard memory.

Memory2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Slots
x1
Onboard
TypeDDR4LPDDR4X
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 80W TGP vs. integrated

20% larger display

The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 has a 16-inch screen size 20% larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Display size
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16
16-inch
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
13.3-inch

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 is better than 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Supports faster memory

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 55% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 weighed 1.918 pounds, 55% lighter than the 4.19 pounds 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Weight2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Pound
4.19 lbs.
1.918 lbs.
Kilogram
1.90 kg
0.87 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Price
Laptop Screen Assembly Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2021 GU603 Series 16 inch 1920x1200 Matte IPS Non-Touch 144Hz WLED Panel Black Cover Hinges WebCam Cables LCD Display
Laptop Screen Assembly Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2021 GU603 Series 16 inch 1920x1200 Matte IPS Non-Touch 144Hz WLED Panel Black Cover Hinges WebCam Cables LCD Display
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$287.49
Laptop Screen Assembly Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2021 GU603 Series 16 inch 2560x1600 Matte IPS Non-Touch 165Hz WLED Panel Black Cover Hinges WebCam Cables LCD Display
Laptop Screen Assembly Compatible Replacement Spare Part for Asus ROG Zephyrus M16 2021 GU603 Series 16 inch 2560x1600 Matte IPS Non-Touch 165Hz WLED Panel Black Cover Hinges WebCam Cables LCD Display
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$356.49
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) GU603ZM-M16.I73060 (Intel Core i7-12700H Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphics, 16" WUXGA 165Hz, Windows 11) - Black
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (2022) GU603ZM-M16.I73060 (Intel Core i7-12700H Processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 6GB Graphics, 16" WUXGA 165Hz, Windows 11) - Black
By ASUS
$1,192.99
2021 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13-inch Price
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Windows 11 Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 13.3" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 256GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Windows 11 Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 13.3" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 256GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
By SAMSUNG
$769.97
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro 360 13" 512GB Mystic Navy, NP930QDB-KE4US Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor 2.80 GHz Windows 11 Home (Renewed)
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro 360 13" 512GB Mystic Navy, NP930QDB-KE4US Intel Core i7-1165G7 Processor 2.80 GHz Windows 11 Home (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$695.99
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 512GB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP940XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
By SAMSUNG
$1,449.99

Availability

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on May 11, 2021
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
Generations

Exterior

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Dimensions13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” - 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 - 22.3 mm)11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm)
Weight4.19 lbs (1.9 kg)
  • 1.918 lbs (0.87 kg) 
    Wi-Fi models
  • 1.940 lbs (0.88 kg) 
    LTE models
Colors
Black
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit chicklet keyboard
    1.7 mm key travel Overstroke technology Aura Sync N key rollover
  • Hotkeys
    Volume up Volume down Microphone mute ROG Armoury Crate
  • Integrated Fingerprint Sensor
  • Trackpad - 20% larger and more accurate glass precision trackpad.
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    Fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size16 Inches13.3 Inches
Info16” WQXVGA 165Hz Display
16:10 Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1600 IPS 165Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Patone Validated 100% DCI-P3
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display

Ports

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (6)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, 100W Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, 100W Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x headphone jack
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    v4.0
  • 1 x lock slot
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Ports
Image Source: Samsung
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4 
    Supports USB 4, Power Delivery, and DisplayPort.
  • 1 x USB-C
    Supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort.
  • 1 x USB-A 3.2
  • 1 x UFS & MicroSDXC card reader
  • 1 x Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
  • 1 x Optional Nano SIM slot

Internal Specs

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
MemoryUp to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM
1 x 16GB on-board memory and 1 x SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB of DDR4 SDRAM.
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050 Ti
    Supports ROG Boost up to 1585MHz at 60W (75W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060 - 6GB GDDR6
    Supports ROG Boost up to 1525MHz at 80W (95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 - 8GB GDDR6
    Supports ROG Boost up to 1390MHz at 80W (100W with Dynamic Boost).
-
Storage
  • Single
    • 512GB 1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
  • Dual
    • 512GB+512GB 1TB+1TB
      M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
      Supports RAID 0.
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth® v5.1
Ethernet Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
-
More-Optional LTE

Battery

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size90 Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
63 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours
Video Playback.
Up to 21 hours
Typical device usage.
Power Supply
  • 240W power adaptor
    Propriety charger.
  • Supports charging via USB-C
    Supports USB Type-C PD 3.0 up to 10W.
65W USB Type-C Fast Charger

Software

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
OSWindows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate 1M Xbox Game Pass GameVisual Scenario Profiles
  • Link Sharing
  • Live Message
  • Live Wallpaper
  • McAfee Live Safe (60 days trial)
  • Samsung Gallery
  • Quick Search
  • Samsung DeX
  • Samsung Flow
  • Samsung Notes
  • Samsung Recovery
  • Samsung Settings
  • Studio Plus
  • Samsung Update
  • teamPL

Camera & Audio

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
CameraHD Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720) camera.
HD front-facing camera
Audio
  • 2 x 2W tweeter
  • 4 x 2W woofer with Smart Amp Technology
  • Audio by Dolby Atmos
  • Built-in array microphone
  • AI mic noise-canceling
  • Sound by AKG
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
SensorsFingerprint sensor on power buttonFingerprint sensor on power key
Security
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Kensington Lock
  • Fingerprint Authentication
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
In the box-
  • Galaxy Book Pro 13
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Quick start guide
Warranty-1-year limited warranty

Key Features

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:10 WQXVGA
16”
1600p 165Hz
Weight
4.19 lb
1.90 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i9-11900H
8C/16T, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,430
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,121
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
48GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3070
8GB GDDR6 80W TGP
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
1.918 lb
0.87 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Ports

Comparison Summary

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13

ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus M16, a 16-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by an octa-core Intel Core i9-11900H with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 with 8GB GDDR6 80W TGP.

On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch Galaxy Book Pro 13 was introduced by Samsung around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

2021 ROG Zephyrus M161
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H1,430100.00%
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 131
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G41,16381.33%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G71,19583.57%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G71,37496.08%
01,430

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

2021 ROG Zephyrus M161
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11900H8,121100.00%
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 131
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G42,44530.11%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G73,98049.01%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G74,48755.25%
08,121

The 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 has a 16-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13. In addition, the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 weighs 4.19 lbs. about 118% heavier than the 1.918 lbs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.88”, the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 is much bulkier than the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 at 11.98” x 7.86” x 0.44”.

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13

Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 supports up to 48GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.

For Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13, it supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Unlike 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users.

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