Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book (2021): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 Pros
Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 weighed 2.31 pounds, 33% lighter than the 3.41 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).
Weight | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
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Pound | 2.31 lbs. | 3.41 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.05 kg | 1.55 kg |
Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) over Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book (2021).
Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.
Prices
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Availability | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
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Exterior | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
Dimensions |
| 14.04" x 9.02" x 0.60" (356.6 x 229.1 x 15.4 mm) |
Weight |
| 3.41 lbs (1.55 kg) |
Colors | Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold | Mystic Silver Mystic Blue |
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Display | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
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Right (5)
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Internal Specs | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory. |
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Discrete Graphics | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Graphics With 2GB of video memory and 2.5 times faster than Intel Xe graphics. | Optional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Graphics |
Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB NVMe SSD.2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot. | 256GB 512GB NVMe SSD2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot. |
Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 ax 2X2) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v5.1 | Bluetooth® v5.1 |
More | - | Optional LTE |
Battery | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
Size | 68 Wh | 54 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 20 hours Typical device usage. | Up to 10.9 hours Local video playback. |
Power Supply | 65W USB Type-C Fast Charger | 65W Power Adapter |
Software | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
OS | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
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Camera & Audio | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
Camera | HD front-facing camera | HD front-facing camera |
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Misc | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
Sensors | Fingerprint sensor on power key |
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Warranty | 1-year limited warranty | 1-year limited warranty |
Key Features | Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 | Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) |
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Comparison Summary
Samsung has released the Galaxy Book Pro 15, a 15.6-inch machine, in mid-2021. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Galaxy Book was introduced by Samsung around the same time in mid-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce MX450 with 2GB GDDR6.
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Both Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 weighs 2.31 lbs. about 47% lighter than the 3.41 lbs. Samsung Galaxy Book (2021). Moreover, measured at 13.99” x 8.89” x 0.46”, the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 is considerably more portable than the Samsung Galaxy Book (2021) at 14.04” x 9.02” x 0.60”.
Moving over to upgradability, Samsung claims that the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 supports up to 32GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Samsung Galaxy Book (2021), it . Like Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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