Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ over Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”.

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13” Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13” is better than Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺.

About 19% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13” weighed 2.14 pounds, 19% lighter than the 2.62 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺.

WeightSamsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
Pound
2.62 lbs.
2.14 lbs.
Kilogram
1.19 kg
0.97 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 16GB

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺
16 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
16 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3733MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ - LPDDR4X
3,733 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13” - LPDDR4X
3,733 MHz

Prices

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

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ Price
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3” Laptop|QLED Display and Intel Core i7 Processor|8GB Memory|512GB SSD|Long Battery Life and Bluetooth-Enabled S Pen|(NP930QCG-K01US),Royal Blue
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13.3” Laptop|QLED Display and Intel Core i7 Processor|8GB Memory|512GB SSD|Long Battery Life and Bluetooth-Enabled S Pen|(NP930QCG-K01US),Royal Blue
By SAMSUNG
$1,299.00
SAMSUNG - Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7-1165G7-16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Mystic Black
SAMSUNG - Galaxy Book Flex2 Alpha 13.3" QLED Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i7-1165G7-16GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Mystic Black
By SAMSUNG
$900.00
$999.99 10% OFF
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 13.3-inch FHD Touch 512GB SSD 1.8GHz i7 2-in-1 Laptop (12GB RAM, Quad-Core i7-10510U, 360 Flip-and-Fold Design, Windows 10 NP730QCJ-K02US (Renewed)
Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha 13.3-inch FHD Touch 512GB SSD 1.8GHz i7 2-in-1 Laptop (12GB RAM, Quad-Core i7-10510U, 360 Flip-and-Fold Design, Windows 10 NP730QCJ-K02US (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$979.99
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13” Price
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13.3” Laptop| QLED Display and Intel Core i7 Processor | 8GB Memory | 512GB SSD | Long Battery Life and Windows 10 Operating System | (NP930XCJ-K01US)
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13.3” Laptop| QLED Display and Intel Core i7 Processor | 8GB Memory | 512GB SSD | Long Battery Life and Windows 10 Operating System | (NP930XCJ-K01US)
By SAMSUNG
$749.99
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15.6 Laptop| QLED Display and Intel Core i7 Processor | 12GB Memory | 512GB SSD | Long Battery Life and Windows 10 Operating System | (NP950XCJ-K01US) (Renewed)
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 15.6 Laptop| QLED Display and Intel Core i7 Processor | 12GB Memory | 512GB SSD | Long Battery Life and Windows 10 Operating System | (NP950XCJ-K01US) (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$789.49
Samsung - Galaxy Book S 13.3 inches Laptop 8GB RAM - 256GB SSD SM-W767VZAAVZW (Renewed)
Samsung - Galaxy Book S 13.3 inches Laptop 8GB RAM - 256GB SSD SM-W767VZAAVZW (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$322.84

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
Released20202019
Release Date-
  • Announced at Samsung Developer Conference 2019 (SDC19)
  • Announced on October 30, 2019
Pricing
  • $849.99 - i5 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $999.99 - i7 | 12GB RAM | 512GB SSD
  • $1199.99 - i7 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
Dimensions12.00" x 7.95" x 0.55"​ (304.9 x 202.0 x 13.9 mm)12.04" x 7.87" x 0.51" (305.7 x 199.8 x 12.9 mm)
Weight2.62 lbs (1.19 kg)2.14 lbs (0.97 kg)
ColorsRoyal SilverAura Silver
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    The fingerprint sensor next to the arrow keys of the keyboard.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Clickable touchpad with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    The fingerprint sensor next to the arrow keys of the keyboard.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Wireless PowerShare with Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
Size13.3 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: QLED
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: QLED

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
  • 1 x USB Type-C 3.1
    Supports DisplayPort.
  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x HDMI video out port
  • 1 x MicroSDXC card reader (up to 2TB)
  • 1 x Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
  • 1 x Power port
  • 1 x USB Type-C with Thunderbolt 3
    Supports Power Delivery and DisplayPort.
  • 2 x USB 3.0
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x UFS & MicroSDXC card reader (up to 1TB)
  • 1 x Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
  • 1 x Power port

Internal Specs

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.60 → 4.20 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 15W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    4 cores, 8 threads, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 15W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1100 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Memory
  • Memory Slots
    • Onboard Memory
  • Memory Configurations
    • Memory Size: Up to 16 GB
    • Memory Speed: 3733 MHz
  • Memory Slots
    • Onboard Memory
  • Memory Configurations
    • Memory Size: Up to 16 GB
    • Memory Speed: 3733 MHz
Storage
  • Hard Drive Slots
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD
  • Hard Drive Slots
    • 1 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot
  • Hard Drive Configurations
    • Up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe SSD

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2)
BluetoothBluetooth® v 5.0Bluetooth® v5.0

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
Size54 Wh69.7 Wh
Battery Life18.5 hours22 hours
Power Supply65W Power Adapter65W Power Adapter

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home
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 Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
CameraHD front-facing cameraHD front-facing camera
Audio
  • Stereo Speakers (1.5 W x 2)
  • Internal Digital Mic
  • AKG Stereo Speakers
  • Smart Amp (Max 5 W x 2)
  • Internal Digital Mic

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
InkingSupports Active Pen(sold separately)-
Sensors
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Fingerprint sensor
Security
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
In the box
  • Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13
  • AC adapter (wall mount)
  • Quickstart Guide (paper)
  • Ejection pin
  • S Pen nib
  • Tweezers
  • Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13
  • AC adapter (wall mount)
  • Quickstart Guide (paper)
  • Ejection pin
Warranty1-year limited warranty1-year limited warranty

Key Features

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”
At Glance
Released in Late
2020
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.62 lb
1.19 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-10510U
4C/8T, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
957
Single Core
Geekbench 5
2,942
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
3733 MHz LPDDR4X
Released in Late
2019
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.14 lb
0.97 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-10510U
4C/8T, 1.80 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
957
Single Core
Geekbench 5
2,942
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
3733 MHz LPDDR4X

Comparison Summary

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”

Samsung has released the Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺, a 13.3-inch machine, in late-2020. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-10510U with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).

On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch Galaxy Book Ion 13” was introduced by Samsung about a year earlier in late-2019. It comes with a quad-core Intel Core i7-10510U with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® UHD Graphics (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1150 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U94498.64%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U957100.00%
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U957100.00%
0957

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-10210U2,93399.69%
2
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U2,942100.00%
Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”1
10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10510U2,942100.00%
02,942

Both Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ and Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13” have the same 13.3-inch display size. In addition, the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ weighs 2.62 lbs. about 22% heavier than the 2.14 lbs. Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”. Moreover, measured at 12” x 7.95” x 0.55”, the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ is slightly bulkier than the Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13” at 12.04” x 7.87” x 0.51”.

Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”

Moving over to upgradability, Samsung claims that the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺ supports up to 16GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.

For Samsung Galaxy Book Ion 13”, it supports up to 16GB 3733 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like Samsung Galaxy Book Flex 13” ⍺, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.

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