2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) over Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 is better than 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

Newer manufacturing

2021 vs. 2019

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 has a 17% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-8557U inside 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - Intel Core i7-8557U
3,804
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - Intel Core i5-8257U
3,740
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Supports larger memory

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

Max system memory size
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
32 GB
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)
16 GB
Supports faster memory

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 supports a faster memory speed than the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 4267MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
About 37% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 weighed 1.918 pounds, 37% lighter than the 3.02 pounds 2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).

Weight2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Pound
3.02 lbs.
1.918 lbs.
Kilogram
1.37 kg
0.87 kg

Prices

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

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Price
2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed)
2019 Apple MacBook Pro with 1.4GHz Intel Core i5 (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD) - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$449.00
Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13 in, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
Mid 2019 Apple MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (13 in, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$574.95
$609.95 6% OFF
Apple Mid 2019 MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
Apple Mid 2019 MacBook Pro Touch Bar with 2.8GHz Intel Core i7 (13 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$539.95
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 i7 Processor 8GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Blue
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Windows 11 Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 13.3" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor 8GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Blue
By SAMSUNG
$724.99
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
$1,149.99
$1,449.99 21% OFF
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 15.6" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 15.6" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i5 Processor 8GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Silver
By SAMSUNG
$615.00

Availability

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Released20192021
Release DateAnnounced on June 27th, 2019
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
Pricing
  • $1,299 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 128GB SSD
  • $1,499 - Intel Core i5 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
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Applicable Models
  • 2019 MacBook Pro 13
  • 2019 MacBook Pro 13 with Two Thunderbolt 3 pors
  • 2019 MacBook Pro 13 with Function Keys
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Generations

Exterior

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Dimensions
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.36 inches (21.24 cm)
  • Height: 0.59 inch (1.49 cm)
11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.02 pounds (1.37 kg)
  • 1.918 lbs (0.87 kg) 
    Wi-Fi models
  • 1.940 lbs (0.88 kg) 
    LTE models
Colors
Space Gray Silver
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold
Keyboard and TrackpadBacklit Magic Keyboard with:
  • 65 (U.S.) or 66 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys in an inverted‑T arrangement
  • Touch Bar
  • Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure‑sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure‑sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    Fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size13.3 Inches13.3 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 13.3‑inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2560‑by‑1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display

Ports

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Ports
Image Source: Apple
Left (2)
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Ports - Left
Image Source: Apple
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
Right (1)
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Ports - Right
Image Source: Apple
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
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

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Processor
  1. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8257U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.40 → 3.90 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8557U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.70 → 4.50 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  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. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-8257U
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 645
    48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz
  2. 8th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-8557U
    Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 645
    48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 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
Memory
8GB
configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Storage
128GB 256GB
configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 wireless technologyBluetooth® v5.1
More-Optional LTE

Battery

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery63 Wh
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Up to 21 hours
Typical device usage.
Power Supply61W USB‑C Power Adapter65W USB Type-C Fast Charger

Software

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
OSShipped with macOS Catalina
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player
  • 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

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Camera720p FaceTime HD cameraHD front-facing camera
Audio
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Sound by AKG
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Sensors
  • Touch ID sensor
Fingerprint sensor on power key
Security
  • Touch ID sensor
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
In the box
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
  • Galaxy Book Pro 13
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Quick start guide
WarrantyYour MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax.1-year limited warranty
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Video Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
  • Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at millions of colors
  • Up to two displays with 3840-by-2160 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
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Key Features

2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
At Glance
Released in Mid
2019
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.02 lb
1.37 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-8557U
4C/8T, 1.70 → 4.50 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,018
Single Core
Geekbench 5
3,804
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 645
48 Execution Units with 128 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1150 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3
2019 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Ports
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

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