Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 specs, features, and analysis

Here's what you need to know about 2021 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.

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Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13

Availability

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Released2021
Release Date
  • Announced at Samsung Unpack Event (2021)
  • Announced on April 28, 2021
Generations
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 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
$725.00
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 16" Galaxy Book4 Pro Business Laptop, Wi-Fi PC Computer, Windows 11 PRO, Intel Core 7 Ultra 155H / 32GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Touchscreen, 2024 Model, NP964XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
SAMSUNG 16" Galaxy Book4 Pro Business Laptop, Wi-Fi PC Computer, Windows 11 PRO, Intel Core 7 Ultra 155H / 32GB / 1TB, 3K AMOLED Touchscreen, 2024 Model, NP964XGK-KG1US, Moonstone Gray
By SAMSUNG
$2,049.99
SAMSUNG Galaxy Book Pro 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 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
$668.75
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
$1,386.99
$1,749.99 21% OFF

Exterior

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Dimensions11.98" x 7.86" x 0.44" (304.4 x 199.8 x 11.2 mm)
Weight
  • 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
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full size, backlit chiclet keyboard
    Fingerprint sensor on Power key.
  • Precise Touchpad
    Microsoft Precision Touchpad support.

Display

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size13.3 Inches
Info
  • Resolution: 1920 x 1080
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Panel Type: AMOLED Display

Ports

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Ports
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 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

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 131
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G41,16384.64%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G71,19586.97%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G71,374100.00%
01,374

Geekbench 5 Multi-Core

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 131
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G42,44554.49%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G73,98088.70%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G74,487100.00%
04,487
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
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
4267 LPDDR4X onboard memory.
Storage
256GB 512GB 1TB
NVMe SSD

Connectivity

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

Battery

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Size63 Wh
Battery LifeUp to 21 hours
Typical device usage.
Power Supply65W USB Type-C Fast Charger

Software

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
OS
  • 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

Camera & Audio

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

Misc

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
SensorsFingerprint sensor on power key
Security
  • TPM
  • Fingerprint Reader
In the box
  • Galaxy Book Pro 13
  • USB-C Data Cable
  • Travel Adapter
  • Quick start guide
Warranty1-year limited warranty

Key Features

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
At Glance
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

Photos

Our analysis and reviews

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What we like

Reasons to like about Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Supports Windows 11

Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.

RequirementsSamsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Secure BootYes
TPM 2.0 TPM 2.0
ProcessorIntel Core i3-1115G4 → Intel Core i7-1165G7
4GB RAM8GB → 32GB
64GB Drive256GB → 1TB
2 Cores CPU2 → 4 cores
Awesome battery life of up to 21-hours

According to Samsung, the Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 lasts up to 21 hours of battery life.

Up to 21 hours
Typical device usage.

What we don't like

Reasons not to like about Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13.

Non-upgradable memory

The memory on Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13 is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more

MemorySamsung Galaxy Book Pro 13
Slots0 - Onboard
TypeLPDDR4X
Speed4267 MHz

FAQs

To further help, here are some frequently asked questions you may have about the 2021 Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 13: