Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 Pros
Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14.
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 weighed 1.91 pounds, 26% lighter than the 2.58 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14.
Weight | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
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Pound | 1.91 lbs. | 2.58 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.87 kg | 1.17 kg |
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14.
Ports | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | No |
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 Pros
Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.
2023 vs. 2022
Intel Core i7-1360P inside Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1260P inside Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 5200MHz LPDDR5 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
Released | 2022 | 2023 |
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Exterior | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
Dimensions | 11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm) | 12.29 x 8.81 x 0.44 inch (312.3 x 223.8 x 11.3 mm) |
Weight | 1.91 lbs. (0.87 kg) | 2.58 lb (1.17 kg) |
Colors | Silver Graphite | Beige Graphite |
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Display | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 14 Inches |
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Ports | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
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Memory | 8GB 16GB 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5Onboard memory. | 8GB 16GB 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5Onboard memory. |
Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB NVMe SSD | 256GB 512GB 1TB NVMe SSD |
Connectivity | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax 2X2. | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 ax 2X2. |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth® v5.1 | Bluetooth® v5.1 |
Battery | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
Size | 63 Wh | 63 Wh Rated capacity: 4,023 mAh or 62.1 Wh. |
Battery Life | Up to 21 hours of battery life | Up to 16 hours of battery life |
Power Supply | 65W USB-C Power Adapter | 65W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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Camera & Audio | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
Camera | FHD 1080p front-facing camera | FHD 1080p front-facing camera |
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Misc | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
Sensors | The fingerprint sensor on the power key. | The fingerprint sensor on the power key. |
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Warranty | 1-year limited warranty. | 1-year limited warranty. |
Key Features | Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 | Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 |
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Comparison Summary
Samsung has released the Galaxy Book2 Pro 13, a 13.3-inch machine, in early-2022. It is powered by up to 12-core Intel Core i7-1260P with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1400 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 was introduced by Samsung about a year later in early-2023. It comes with 12-core Intel Core i7-1360P with a boost clock speed up to 5.00 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 has a 13.3-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 14-inch Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14. In addition, The Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 weighs 1.91 lbs. about 35% lighter than the 2.58 lbs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14. Moreover, measured at 11.98” x 7.86” x 0.44”, the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 is slightly more portable than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 at 12.29” x 8.81” x 0.44”.
There are a toal number of 6 ports and slots available on Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13. That includes a Thunderbolt 4 port, a USB-C port, an HDMI port, a USB-A port, a microSD card slot, and a headphone jack. With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 including an HDMI port, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a microSD card slot, a USB-A port, and a headphone jack.
Moving over to upgradability, Samsung claims that the Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users.
For Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14, it supports up to 32GB 5200 MHz LPDDR5 memory. Like Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 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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