Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 models. Our report includes intricate details such as the 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 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Supports discrete graphics

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

17% larger display

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Display size
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15
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 Pro 15.

About 17% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 weighed 1.918 pounds, 17% lighter than the 2.31 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15.

WeightSamsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Pound
2.31 lbs.
1.918 lbs.
Kilogram
1.05 kg
0.87 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 and Samsung Galaxy Book 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 15
32 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
32 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4267MHz LPDDR4X RAM.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15 - 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.

2021 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15-inch Price
SAMSUNG 15.6” Galaxy Book2 Pro with Intel ARC Laptop Computer, i7 / 32GB / 1TB, 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, Evo Certified, Lightweight, 2022 Model, Graphite
SAMSUNG 15.6” Galaxy Book2 Pro with Intel ARC Laptop Computer, i7 / 32GB / 1TB, 12th Gen Intel Core Processor, Evo Certified, Lightweight, 2022 Model, Graphite
By SAMSUNG
$1,399.99
$1,899.99 26% OFF
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 Galaxy Book Pro Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 15.6" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor 16GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Blue
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro Intel Evo Platform Laptop Computer 15.6" AMOLED Screen 11th Gen Intel Core i7 Processor 16GB Memory 512GB SSD Long-Lasting Battery, Mystic Blue
By SAMSUNG
$999.99
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 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
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
$1,449.99
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
By SAMSUNG
$724.99

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung 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
Generations

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
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.
11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm)
Weight
  • 2.31 lbs (1.05 kg)
    With integrated graphics models.
  • 2.53 lbs (1.15 kg)
    With discrete graphics models.
  • 1.918 lbs (0.87 kg) 
    Wi-Fi models
  • 1.940 lbs (0.88 kg) 
    LTE models
Colors
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold
Mystic Silver Mystic Blue Mystic Pink Gold
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size with Numpad, backlit chiclet keyboard
    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 Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size15.6 Inches13.3 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
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
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

Internal Specs

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung 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
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Discrete GraphicsOptional NVIDIA® GeForce® MX450 Graphics 
With 2GB of video memory and 2.5 times faster than Intel Xe graphics.
-
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD.
2 x M.2 2230/2280 PCIe SSD slot.
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 AX 2x2)
BluetoothBluetooth® v5.1Bluetooth® v5.1
More-Optional LTE

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size68 Wh63 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 20 hours
Typical device usage.
Up to 21 hours
Typical device usage.
Power Supply65W USB Type-C Fast Charger65W USB Type-C Fast Charger

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung 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 Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
CameraHD front-facing cameraHD front-facing camera
Audio
  • Sound by AKG
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic
  • Sound by AKG
  • Dolby Atmos® Speakers
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
SensorsFingerprint sensor on power keyFingerprint sensor on power key
Security
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
In the box
  • Galaxy Book Pro 15
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Quick start guide
  • 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 Pro 15Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
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
16:9 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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