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.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14.

About 26% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 weighed 1.91 pounds, 26% lighter than the 2.58 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14.

WeightSamsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
Pound
1.91 lbs.
2.58 lbs.
Kilogram
0.87 kg
1.17 kg
Slightly more versatile connectivity

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.

PortsSamsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CYesNo

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Slightly faster CPU performance

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.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 - Intel Core i7-1360P
9,937
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 - Intel Core i7-1260P
9,170
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 - Intel Core i5-1240P
7,240
5% larger display

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 has a 14-inch screen size 5% larger than the 13.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.

Display size
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
14-inch
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13
13.3-inch

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14.

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 Book2 Pro 13
32 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
32 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 5200MHz LPDDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz

Prices

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

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 Price
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 Electronics
$599.99
$789.00 24% 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 Electronics
$759.00
$1,099.99 31% OFF
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 13 2-in-1 Laptop 13.3" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 2TB 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 2TB SSD Backlit Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C FHD Camera S Pen Win11
By Samsung
$1,049.00
$1,099.00 5% OFF
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 Price
SAMSUNG 14” Galaxy Book3 Pro Laptop PC Computer, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P Processor / 16GB / 512GB, 3K AMOLED Screen, 120hz, Fingerprint Reader, FHD Webcam, 2023 Model, NP940XFG-KC2US, Graphite
SAMSUNG 14” Galaxy Book3 Pro Laptop PC Computer, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P Processor / 16GB / 512GB, 3K AMOLED Screen, 120hz, Fingerprint Reader, FHD Webcam, 2023 Model, NP940XFG-KC2US, Graphite
By SAMSUNG
$1,179.98
$1,449.99 19% OFF
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book3 Pro Business Laptop Computer/Windows 11 PRO / 16GB / 512GB, 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Intel® Evo™ platform, Lightweight, 2023 Model, NP944XFG-KC2US, Graphite
SAMSUNG 14" Galaxy Book3 Pro Business Laptop Computer/Windows 11 PRO / 16GB / 512GB, 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor, Intel® Evo™ platform, Lightweight, 2023 Model, NP944XFG-KC2US, Graphite
By SAMSUNG
$999.99
$1,449.99 31% OFF
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book3 Pro 14” 3K AMOLED 120Hz Laptop, 13th Intel Core i7-1360P, FHD Webcam, 2023 Model, Windows11 Home, w/HDMI, Graphite (16GB LPDDR5 RAM | 1TB SSD)
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book3 Pro 14” 3K AMOLED 120Hz Laptop, 13th Intel Core i7-1360P, FHD Webcam, 2023 Model, Windows11 Home, w/HDMI, Graphite (16GB LPDDR5 RAM | 1TB SSD)
By SAMSUNG
$1,199.99

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
Released20222023
Release Date
  • Announced on February 28, 2022 (MWC 2022).
  • Available starting April 2022.
  • Announced on February 2, 2023. (Galaxy Unpacked 2023).
  • Available starting February 17, 2023.
Pricing-
  • $1149.99 - i7-1360P | 16GB | 512GB
  • $1649.99 - i7-1360P | 16GB | 1TB
Applicable Models
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.3”
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro (2022)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14”
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro (2023)
Generations

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
Dimensions11.98" 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)
Weight1.91 lbs. (0.87 kg)2.58 lb (1.17 kg)
Colors
Silver Graphite
Beige Graphite
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size, backlit island type keyboard
    Built-in 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 Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
Size13.3 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • Screen size: 13.3-inch
  • Panel Type: AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Pixel Density: 165 PPI
  • Screen size: 14.0-inch
  • Panel Type: Dynamic AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2880 x 1800
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:10
  • Color Gamut: 120% DCI-P3
  • Refresh Rate: Dyanmic 120Hz (48 - 120Hz)
  • Brightness: 400 nits
  • HDR: 500 nits - HDR content only.

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
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
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 Ports
Image Source: Samsung
Left (3)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4
    40 Gpbs, USB 4.0 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
Right (3)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone

Internal Specs

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
Processor
  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
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1360P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.20 → 5.00 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  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
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1360P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Onboard memory.
8GB 16GB 32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Onboard memory.
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
802.11 ax 2X2.
Wi-Fi 6E
802.11 ax 2X2.
BluetoothBluetooth® v5.1Bluetooth® v5.1

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
Size63 Wh63 Wh 
Rated capacity: 4,023 mAh or 62.1 Wh.
Battery LifeUp to 21 hours of battery lifeUp to 16 hours of battery life
Power Supply65W USB-C Power Adapter65W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
OSWindows 11Windows 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 Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
CameraFHD 1080p front-facing cameraFHD 1080p front-facing camera
Audio
  • Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos®.
  • Sound by AKG max at 4W (Smart AMP).
  • Dual Array Mic
  • AKG Quad Speaker with Dolby Atmos®.
  • Woofer Max 5Wx2, Tweeter 2Wx2 (Smart AMP).
  • Studio-quality Dual Mic

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
SensorsThe fingerprint sensor on the power key.The fingerprint sensor on the power key.
Security
  • TPM.
  • Fingerprint Reader.
  • TPM.
  • Fingerprint Reader.
  • Secured-core PC.
In the box
  • Galaxy Book2 Pro 13.3-inch.
  • USB-C Data Cable.
  • Travel Adapter.
  • Galaxy Book3 Pro 14.0-inch.
  • USB-C Data Cable.
  • Power Adapter.
Warranty1-year limited warranty.1-year limited warranty.

Key Features

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14
At Glance
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
Released in Early
2023
14”
Weight
2.58 lb
1.17 kg
Powered By
Intel Core i7-1360P
12C/16T, 2.20 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,874
Single Core
Geekbench 5
9,937
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14 Ports
Starting at
$1149.99
i7, 16GB, 512GB

Comparison Summary

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14

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

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 131
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P1,50180.10%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P1,68089.65%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 141
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1360P1,874100.00%
01,874

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 131
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1240P7,24072.86%
2
12th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1260P9,17092.28%
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 141
13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1360P9,937100.00%
09,937

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”.

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 13Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 14

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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