Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

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Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) is better than Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6 vs. integrated

17% larger display

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Display size
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
15.6-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 Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).

About 44% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 weighed 1.918 pounds, 44% lighter than the 3.41 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).

WeightSamsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Pound
3.41 lbs.
1.918 lbs.
Kilogram
1.55 kg
0.87 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Prices

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

Samsung Galaxy Book 2021 Price
Samsung Galaxy Book Go Laptop PC Computer Qualcomm 7C Pro 4GB Memory 128GB eUFS Storage 18-Hour Battery Compact Light Shockproof WFH Ready WiFi 5, Silver
 Samsung Galaxy Book Go Laptop PC Computer Qualcomm 7C Pro 4GB Memory 128GB eUFS Storage 18-Hour Battery Compact Light Shockproof WFH Ready WiFi 5, Silver
By Samsung Electronics
$289.96
$349.99 17% OFF
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SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 1TB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP960XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
 SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book4 Pro Laptop PC Computer, Intel Core 7 Ultra Processor 1TB, 3K AMOLED (2880 x 1800) Touchscreen, Advanced Security, 2024 Model, NP960XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
By SAMSUNG
$1,749.99
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SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book4 Pro Business Laptop, Wi-Fi PC Computer, Windows 11 PRO, Intel Core 7 Ultra 155H / 32GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Touchscreen, 2024 Model, NP964XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
 SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book4 Pro Business Laptop, Wi-Fi PC Computer, Windows 11 PRO, Intel Core 7 Ultra 155H / 32GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Touchscreen, 2024 Model, NP964XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
By SAMSUNG
$2,049.99
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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
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$725.00
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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
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SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book4 Pro Business Laptop, Wi-Fi PC Computer, Windows 11 PRO, Intel Core 7 Ultra 155H / 32GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Touchscreen, 2024 Model, NP964XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
 SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book4 Pro Business Laptop, Wi-Fi PC Computer, Windows 11 PRO, Intel Core 7 Ultra 155H / 32GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Touchscreen, 2024 Model, NP964XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
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$2,049.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Released20212021
Release Date
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
Applicable Models
  • Samsung Galaxy Book
  • Samsung Galaxy Book 1
  • Samsung Galaxy Book (1st Gen)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book with 11th Gen Intel G-Series processors
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Generations-

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Dimensions14.04" x 9.02" x 0.60" (356.6 x 229.1 x 15.4 mm)11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm)
Weight3.41 lbs (1.55 kg)
  • 1.918 lbs (0.87 kg) 
    Wi-Fi models
  • 1.940 lbs (0.88 kg) 
    LTE models
Colors
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard with Numpad
    Optional fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    Fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size15.6 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: TFT LCD
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Ports
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Left (4)
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery, DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Right (5)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    UFS, SDXC
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x lock slot
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Ports
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  • 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

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Processor
  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
  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™ 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
  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
  • 4GB
    3733 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
  • 8GB 16GB
    4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Graphics-
Storage
256GB 512GB
NVMe SSD
2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot.
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2)
BluetoothBluetooth® v5.1Bluetooth® v5.1
MoreOptional LTEOptional LTE

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size54 Wh63 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 10.9 hours
Local video playback.
Up to 21 hours
Typical device usage.
Power Supply65W Power Adapter65W USB Type-C Fast Charger

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Built-in Apps
  • 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
  • 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

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
CameraHD front-facing cameraHD front-facing camera
Audio
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic
  • Sound by AKG
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor on power key
Fingerprint sensor on power key
Security
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • Security Lock slot
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
In the box
  • Galaxy Book
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Galaxy Book Pro 13
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Quick start guide
Warranty1-year limited warranty1-year limited warranty

Key Features

Samsung Galaxy Book (2021)Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
3.41 lb
1.55 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
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6
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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