Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 vs. 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16: Full specs comparison

We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 and 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 is better than 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.

Supports faster memory

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 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 15 - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 45% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 weighed 2.31 pounds, 45% lighter than the 4.19 pounds 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16.

WeightSamsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Pound
2.31 lbs.
4.19 lbs.
Kilogram
1.05 kg
1.90 kg

2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.

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 15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16 - Intel Core i9-11900H
8,121
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 - 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 15. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.

Max system memory size
2021 ROG Zephyrus M16
48 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15
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 15 since it has onboard memory.

MemorySamsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Slots
Onboard
x0,1
TypeLPDDR4XDDR4

Prices

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

2021 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15-inch Price
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
SAMSUNG NP950QDB-KA2US Book Pro 360 15.6" FHDT i7-1165G7 8GB 512GB W10H Bronze (Renewed)
SAMSUNG NP950QDB-KA2US Book Pro 360 15.6" FHDT i7-1165G7 8GB 512GB W10H Bronze (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$549.00
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
$1,449.99
$1,749.99 17% OFF
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
By Generic
$241.49
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz IPS Type WUXGA 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RM-ES74
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz IPS Type WUXGA 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RM-ES74
By ASUS
$2,059.99
$2,499.99 18% OFF
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
$1,179.99
$1,499.00 21% OFF

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Released20212021
Release Date
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
Announced on May 11, 2021
Generations

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Dimensions
  • 13.99" x 8.89" x 0.46" (355.4 x 225.8 x 11.7 mm)
    With integrated graphics models.
  • 13.99" x 8.89" x 0.52" (355.4 x 225.8 x 13.3 mm)
    With discrete graphics models.
13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” - 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 - 22.3 mm)
Weight
  • 2.31 lbs (1.05 kg)
    With integrated graphics models.
  • 2.53 lbs (1.15 kg)
    With discrete graphics models.
4.19 lbs (1.9 kg)
Colors
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size with Numpad, backlit chiclet keyboard
    Fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • 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.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size15.6 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display
16” WQXVGA 165Hz Display
16:10 Aspect Ratio 2560 x 1600 IPS 165Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Patone Validated 100% DCI-P3

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 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 HDMI
  • 1 x UFS & MicroSDXC card reader
  • 1 x Headphone out/Mic-in Combo
  • 1 x Optional Nano SIM slot
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

Internal Specs

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
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™ i9-11900H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.90 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
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™ i9-11900H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Up to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM
1 x 16GB on-board memory and 1 x SO-DIMM slot up to 32GB of DDR4 SDRAM.
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Graphics 
With 2GB of video memory and 2.5 times faster than Intel Xe 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
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD.
2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot.
  • 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.

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2)Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth® v5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet- Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
Size68 Wh90 Wh
4-cell Li-ion battery
Battery LifeUp to 20 hours
Typical device usage.
Up to 10 hours
Video Playback.
Power Supply65W USB Type-C Fast Charger
  • 240W power adaptor
    Propriety charger.
  • Supports charging via USB-C
    Supports USB Type-C PD 3.0 up to 10W.

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
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
Armoury Crate 1M Xbox Game Pass GameVisual Scenario Profiles

Camera & Audio

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
CameraHD front-facing cameraHD Front-facing camera
720p (1280 x 720) camera.
Audio
  • Sound by AKG
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic
  • 2 x 2W tweeter
  • 4 x 2W woofer with Smart Amp Technology
  • Audio by Dolby Atmos
  • Built-in array microphone
  • AI mic noise-canceling

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
SensorsFingerprint sensor on power keyFingerprint sensor on power button
Security
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Kensington Lock
  • Fingerprint Authentication
In the box
  • Galaxy Book Pro 15
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Quick start guide
-
Warranty1-year limited warranty-

Key Features

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 152021 ROG Zephyrus M16
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.31 lb
1.05 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 15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
MX450
2GB GDDR6
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

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