Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15: Full specs comparison

We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-1360P inside Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 has a 8% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1260P inside Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 - Intel Core i7-1360P
9,937
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 - Intel Core i7-1260P
9,170
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 - Intel Core i5-1240P
7,240

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 Pros

Reasons that Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 is better than Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16.

Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Discrete Intel Arc™ Graphics vs. integrated

About 30% lighter

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 weighed 2.44 pounds, 30% lighter than the 3.44 pounds Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16.

WeightSamsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
Pound
3.44 lbs.
2.44 lbs.
Kilogram
1.56 kg
1.11 kg
Has one more port and slot

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 has more ports and slots count than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16. It has seven versus six amount of ports and slots on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16.

PortsSamsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
nanoSIM card slotNoYes
Thunderbolt 4Yes x2Yes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CNoYes
Total67
Slightly more versatile connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16. It has six versus five commonly used ports and slots on the Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16.

PortsSamsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
HDMIYesYes
headphone jackYesYes
microSD card slotYesYes
Thunderbolt 4YesYes
USB-AYesYes
USB-CNoYes

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.

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 Book3 Pro 16
32 GB
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
32 GB
Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 5200MHz LPDDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 - LPDDR5
5,200 MHz

Prices

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

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 Price
SAMSUNG 16” Galaxy Book3 Pro Laptop PC Computer, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P Processor / 16GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Screen, 120hz, Fingerprint Reader, FHD Webcam, 2023 Model, NP960XFG-KA1US, Beige
SAMSUNG 16” Galaxy Book3 Pro Laptop PC Computer, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P Processor / 16GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Screen, 120hz, Fingerprint Reader, FHD Webcam, 2023 Model, NP960XFG-KA1US, Beige
By SAMSUNG
$944.99
$1,749.99 46% OFF
SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book3 Pro Business Laptop Computer/Windows 11 PRO / 32GB / 1TB, 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, Intel® Evo™ platform, Lightweight, 2023 Model, NP964XFG-KC1US, Graphite
SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book3 Pro Business Laptop Computer/Windows 11 PRO / 32GB / 1TB, 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, Intel® Evo™ platform, Lightweight, 2023 Model, NP964XFG-KC1US, Graphite
By SAMSUNG
$1,399.00
$2,049.99 32% OFF
SAMSUNG 16” Galaxy Book3 Pro Laptop PC Computer, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P Processor / 16GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Screen, 2023 Model, NP960XFG-KC1US, Graphite (Renewed)
SAMSUNG 16” Galaxy Book3 Pro Laptop PC Computer, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1360P Processor / 16GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Screen, 2023 Model, NP960XFG-KC1US, Graphite (Renewed)
By SAMSUNG
$999.99
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 Price
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15 2-in-1 Laptop 15.6" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Backlit Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C HDMI Pen Win11 Silver
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15 2-in-1 Laptop 15.6" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Backlit Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C HDMI Pen Win11 Silver
By Samsung
$949.00
$999.00 5% OFF
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Laptop, 15.6'' AMOLED Touch Screen, Intel 12th Gen Evo 12-Core i7-1260P, Iris Xe Graphics, Backlit KB, Fingerprint, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Win11 Home, Silver
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 2-in-1 Laptop, 15.6'' AMOLED Touch Screen, Intel 12th Gen Evo 12-Core i7-1260P, Iris Xe Graphics, Backlit KB, Fingerprint, 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1TB SSD, Win11 Home, Silver
By SAMSUNG
$929.00
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15 2-in-1 Laptop 15.6" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen 12th Generation Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Backlit Keyboard Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C HDMI Win11 Silver
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book2 Pro 360 15 2-in-1 Laptop 15.6" FHD AMOLED Touchscreen 12th Generation Intel 12-Core i7-1260P 16GB RAM 1TB SSD Backlit Keyboard Fingerprint Thunderbolt USB-C HDMI Win11 Silver
By Samsung
$987.99

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
Released20232022
Release Date
  • Announced on February 2, 2023. (Galaxy Unpacked 2023).
  • Available starting February 17, 2023.
  • Announced on February 28, 2022 (MWC 2022).
  • Available starting April 2022.
Pricing
  • $1249.99 - i7-1360P | 16GB | 512GB
  • $1749.99 - i7-1360P | 16GB | 1TB
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Applicable Models
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16”
  • Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro (2023)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6”
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro (2022)
  • Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 5G
Generations

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
Dimensions13.99 x 9.86 x 0.49 inch (355.4 x 250.4 x 12.5 mm)
  • 14.0" x 8.89" x 0.46" (355.4 x 225.8 x 11.7 mm)
    Internal Graphics.
  • 14.0" x 8.89" x 0.52" (355.4 x 225.8 x 13.2 mm)
    External Graphics.
Weight3.44 lb (1.56 kg)
  • 2.44 lbs. (1.11 kg)
    Internal Graphics.
  • 2.57 lbs. (1.17 kg)
    External Graphics.
Colors
Beige Graphite
Silver Graphite
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size, backlit island type keyboard with numpad
    Built-in fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.
  • Full size, backlit island type keyboard with numpad
    Built-in fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
Size16 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • Screen size: 16.0-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.
  • Screen size: 15.6-inch
  • Panel Type: AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Pixel Density: 141 PPI

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16 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
Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15 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 (4)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps)
  • 1 x microSD card slot
  • 1 x nanoSIM card slot
    Optional
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone

Internal Specs

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
Processor
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1360P
    12 cores, 16 threads, 2.20 → 5.00 GHz, 18MB SmartCache, 28W
  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
Integrated Graphics
  1. 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1360P
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1500 MHz
  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
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Onboard memory.
8GB 16GB 32GB
5200 MHz LPDDR5
Onboard memory.
Discrete Graphics-Optional Intel® Arc™ discrete graphics.
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
802.11 ax 2X2.
Wi-Fi 6E
802.11 ax 2X2.
BluetoothBluetooth® v5.1Bluetooth® v5.1
More-Optional 5G enabled.

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
Size76 Wh
Rated capacity: 4,762 mAh or 73.9 Wh.
68 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 19 hours of battery lifeUp to 21 hours of battery life
Power Supply65W USB-C Power Adapter65W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
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 Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
CameraFHD 1080p front-facing cameraFHD 1080p front-facing camera
Audio
  • AKG Quad Speaker with Dolby Atmos®.
  • Woofer Max 5Wx2, Tweeter 2Wx2 (Smart AMP).
  • Studio-quality Dual Mic
  • Stereo Speakers with Dolby Atmos®.
  • Sound by AKG max at 5W (Smart AMP).
  • Dual Array Mic

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
SensorsThe fingerprint sensor on the power key.The fingerprint sensor on the power key.
Security
  • TPM.
  • Fingerprint Reader.
  • Secured-core PC.
  • TPM.
  • Fingerprint Reader.
In the box
  • Galaxy Book3 Pro 16.0-inch.
  • USB-C Data Cable.
  • Power Adapter.
  • Galaxy Book2 Pro 15.6-inch.
  • USB-C Data Cable.
  • Travel Adapter.
Warranty1-year limited warranty.1-year limited warranty.

Key Features

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro 16Samsung Galaxy Book2 Pro 15
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16”
Weight
3.44 lb
1.56 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 16 Ports
Starting at
$1249.99
i7, 16GB, 512GB
Released in
2022
16:9 FHD
15.6”
1080p 60Hz
Weight
2.44 lb
1.11 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 15 Ports
Discrete
Intel Arc™ Graphics

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