Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 over Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2021

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1260P inside Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 has a 104% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 - Intel Core i7-1260P
9,170
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 - Intel Core i5-1240P
7,240
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 faster memory

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 supports a faster memory speed than the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13. It supports up to 5200MHz versus 4267MHz of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
32 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
32 GB

Prices

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

2021 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13-inch Price
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 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 15.6” Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop Computer, i7 / 16GB / 512GB, 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, Evo Certified, Lightweight, 2022 Model, Graphite
SAMSUNG 15.6” Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop Computer, i7 / 16GB / 512GB, 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, Evo Certified, Lightweight, 2022 Model, Graphite
By SAMSUNG
$1,399.99
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 Price
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 2-in-1 Laptop 13.3" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Backlit Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C FHD Camera S Pen Win11
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 2-in-1 Laptop 13.3" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Backlit Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C FHD Camera S Pen Win11
By Samsung
$949.00
$999.00 5% OFF
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.3” 256GB Laptop Computer w/ 8GB RAM, 12th Gen Intel Core i5 Evo Certified Processor, AMOLED Screen, Long Lasting Battery, Thin Design, 2022, US Version, Silver
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.3” 256GB Laptop Computer w/ 8GB RAM, 12th Gen Intel Core i5 Evo Certified Processor, AMOLED Screen, Long Lasting Battery, Thin Design, 2022, US Version, Silver
By SAMSUNG
$849.00
$1,099.99 23% OFF
SAMSUNG 13.3” Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop Computer, i5 / 8GB / 256GB, 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, Evo Certified, Lightweight, 2022 Model, Graphite
SAMSUNG 13.3” Galaxy Book2 Pro Laptop Computer, i5 / 8GB / 256GB, 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, Evo Certified, Lightweight, 2022 Model, Graphite
By SAMSUNG
$694.99

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
Released20212022
Release Date
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
  • Announced on February 28, 2022 (MWC 2022).
  • Available starting April 2022.
Applicable Models-
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.3”
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro (2022)
Generations

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
Dimensions11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm)11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm)
Weight
  • 1.918 lbs (0.87 kg) 
    Wi-Fi models
  • 1.940 lbs (0.88 kg) 
    LTE models
1.91 lbs. (0.87 kg)
Colors
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold
Silver Graphite
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    Fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • Full size, backlit island type keyboard
    Built-in fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
Size13.3 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display
  • Screen size: 13.3-inch
  • Panel Type: AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Pixel Density: 165 PPI

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
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
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 Ports
Image Source: Samsung
Left (3)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x USB-C
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1
Right (3)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone

Internal Specs

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 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. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 1.70 → 4.40 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz, 18MB 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. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
8GB 16GB 32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Onboard memory.
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2)Wi-Fi 6E
802.11 ax 2X2.
BluetoothBluetooth® v5.1Bluetooth® v5.1
MoreOptional LTE-

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
Size63 Wh63 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 21 hours
Typical device usage.
Up to 21 hours of battery life
Power Supply65W USB Type-C Fast Charger65W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Windows 11
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 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
CameraHD front-facing cameraFHD 1080p front-facing camera
Audio
  • Sound by AKG
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic
  • Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos®.
  • Sound by AKG max at 4W (Smart AMP).
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
SensorsFingerprint sensor on power keyThe fingerprint sensor on the power key.
Security
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • TPM.
  • Fingerprint Reader.
In the box
  • Galaxy Book Pro 13
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Quick start guide
  • Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.3-inch.
  • USB-C Data Cable.
  • Travel Adapter.
Warranty1-year limited warranty1-year limited warranty.

Key Features

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
At Glance
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
Released in Early
2022
16:9 FHD
13.3”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
1.91 lb
0.87 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1260P
12C/16T, 2.10 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,680
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,170
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 Ports
Starting at
$1049.99
i5, 8GB, 256GB

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