Samsung Galaxy Book 5 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 5

15.6 inches | August 2025

Speed 4.5

Size 5.5

Display 3.5

Gaming 2.5

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Dell Pro 13 Premium

13.3 inches | January 2025

Speed 5

Size 7.5

Display 4

Gaming 2.5

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Samsung Galaxy Book 5 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium, two laptops from Samsung and Dell. Samsung Galaxy Book 5 was introduced to market in August 2025 and Dell Pro 13 Premium was launched in January 2025. There is only 7 months difference between Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium are members of Dell's series of laptops. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Samsung Series History

	Release Date	Screen Size	Dimensions	Weight
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 16"	January 2026	16.0"	357.1 x 248 x 14.9-16.8 mm	1.75 kg (3.86 lbs)
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro 16"	January 2026	16.0"	356.9 x 248 x 11.9 mm	1.59 kg (3.51 lbs)
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Ultra	January 2026	16.0"	356.9 x 248 x 15.4 mm	1.79 kg (3.95 lbs)
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 Pro 14"	January 2026	14.0"	314.2 x 220.6 x 11.6 mm	1.24 kg (2.73 lbs)
Samsung Galaxy Book 6 14"	January 2026	14.0"	313.4 x 221.12 x 14.9 mm	1.45 kg (3.2 lbs)
Samsung Galaxy Book 5	August 2025	15.6"	356.6 x 228 x 15.1 mm	1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)
Samsung Galaxy Book 5 360 15.6	January 2025	15.6"	355.4 x 228 x 13.7 mm	1.46 kg (3.22 lbs)
Samsung Galaxy Book 4 Edge 15	May 2024	15.6"	356.6 x 229.75 x 15 mm	1.47 kg (3.24 lbs)

Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 5 and Dell Pro 13 Premium before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 Key Specs

Launched in August 2025
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 225U
GPU: Intel Arc iGPU (4-Cores)
8GB Ram
356.6 x 228 x 15.1 mm (14.04 x 8.98 x 0.59 inches)
Weight: 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)

Dell Pro 13 Premium Key Specs

Launched in January 2025
13.3" IPS LCD, 16:10 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core Ultra 5 236V
GPU: Intel Arc 130V
16GB Ram
295.64 x 208.93 x 16.55-17.95 mm (11.64 x 8.23 x 0.65-0.71 inches)
Weight: 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 5 over Dell Pro 13 Premium

Display Size	15.6 inches vs 13.3 inches	Larger Screen Estate
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of USB-A Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
SD Card Reader	Yes vs No	Read & Write SD Cards with the built-in reader
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Reasons to choose Dell Pro 13 Premium over Samsung Galaxy Book 5

Weight	1.07 kg vs 1.55 kg	0.48 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83% vs ~82.5%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	4.6 mm vs 5.6 mm	1 mm thinner bezels
Screen PPI	170 ppi vs 141 ppi	More pixels per inch
Screen Resolution	1920 x 1200 pixels vs 1920 x 1080 pixels	Higher pixel count screen
GPU Fabrication Process	3 nm vs 5 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS vs 2 TFLOPS	Flexible cable positions
Charging Port Position	Left, Right vs Left	More advanced Wi-fi connectivity
WiFi Standard	v7 vs v6	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.4 vs v5.2	Higher Resolution Camera
Webcam Resolution	2560 x 1440 vs 1920 x 1080	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 1.4	Easily see the keys under low light
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Dell Pro 13 Premium and Samsung Galaxy Book 5

Launch Dates	August 2025 vs January 2025	Both laptops are recent models
Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	LPDDR5X vs LPDDR5X	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 1.4 vs 1x HDMI 1.4	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable

Common Weaknesses of Dell Pro 13 Premium and Samsung Galaxy Book 5

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support
Upgradable RAM	No vs No	No Option to increase the RAM size

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 and the Dell Pro 13 Premium.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.55 kg (3.42 lbs)	1.07 kg (2.36 lbs)
Surface Area	813 cm2 (126.1 inches2)	618 cm2 (95.8 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~82.5%	~83%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.6 mm	~4.6 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.10 kg/inch	0.08 kg/inch
	0.22 lbs/inch	0.176 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Black

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 and the Dell Pro 13 Premium External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 5 weighs 1.55 kg (3.42 lbs), whereas the Pro 13 Premium weighs 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. However, it's important to consider that comparing their weights directly may not provide a complete picture since they also have different display sizes.

Weight Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 5

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Thickness Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 5

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 is 0.10 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Dell Pro 13 Premium is 0.08 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ14 HT7407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium: Internals Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core Ultra 5 225U Intel Core Ultra 7 255U	Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Intel Core Ultra 5 238V Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Intel Core Ultra 7 268V
Base Frequency	1.5 GHz	2.1 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.8 GHz	4.7 GHz
Number of Cores	12 (2P + 10E)	8 (4P + 4E)
Number of Threads	14	8
L3 Cache	12 MB	8 MB
Integrated GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
CPU Fabrication Process	3 nm	3 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 and Dell Pro 13 Premium.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 225U

Laptops with: Intel Core Ultra 5 236V

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	600 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2000 MHz	1850 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	14 W	30 W
Type	Integrated	Integrated
FLOPS	2 TFLOPS	3.3 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	System Shared
Memory Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Memory Speed	8.4 Gbps	8.53 Gbps
Shading Units Cores	512	896
TMUs	32
ROPs	16

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Samsung Galaxy Book 5 has a FLOPS value of 2 TFLOPS whereas the Dell Pro 13 Premium ' has a FLOPS value of 3.3 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Dell Pro 13 Premium may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB	16GB 32GB
Memory Bus	2x4 GB	1x16 GB
RAM Clock	8400 MHz	8533 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X
Upgradable	No	No

The Pro 13 Premium provides a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, which allows for smoother multitasking and improved performance in memory-demanding tasks compared to the Galaxy Book 5's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Samsung Galaxy Book 5	Dell Pro 13 Premium
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 5 225U (NPU - 13 TOPS)	Intel Core Ultra 5 236V (NPU - 40 TOPS)
GPU	Arc Graphics (4-Cores)	Intel Arc Graphics 130V
Memory	8 GB	16 GB
Available for LLM total	~3.5 GB (3.5 GB RAM)	~10.5 GB (10.5 GB RAM)
Small Models (1-3B): Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B Requires ~2 GB memory	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 3.5 GB RAM	✔ Runs Well fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Medium Models (7-8B): Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B Requires ~5 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✔ Modest Speed fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
Large Models
13-15B Models (e.g., Llama 3 14B, Qwen1.5 14B) Requires ~9 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	⚠ Borderline / Slow fits in your 10.5 GB RAM
16-24B Models (e.g., Dense 20B Q4 ~15.5GB) Requires ~14 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
24-30B Models (e.g., Dense 30B Q4) Requires ~18 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
MoE Models (Mixture-of-Experts) (e.g., Mixtral 8x7B - total ~47B, active ~12-13B) Requires ~24 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM
Extra-Large Models (65B+): Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B Requires ~42 GB memory	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM	✖ Not Supported exceeds available RAM

For more detailed LLM evaluation (subcategories, performance ranges, memory breakdown)

Samsung Galaxy Book 5|Dell Pro 13 Premium

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 Model Types: Dense 30B Q4 models typically require around 19–22 GB of total VRAM, so they run best on systems with ≥24 GB VRAM. MoE models like Mixtral 8x7B (≈47B total parameters, usually ≈23–26 GB in 4-bit) also need high memory because all experts must be loaded, even though only a few are active per token. They reduce compute cost per token (similar to a ~12–13B dense model), but not memory usage, so they are not practical on 14–16 GB systems.

🚀 Modern NPU (Neural Processing Unit): Modern processors like AMD Ryzen AI and Intel Core Ultra feature NPU and unified memory architecture. NPUs provide modest performance gains (0-30% faster) with better power efficiency compared to iGPU-only execution. Real-world tests show ~3-10 tok/s range on 13B models with 32GB RAM (varies by runtime, quantization, and context), comparable to iGPU but more power-efficient. Note: These figures are examples from various NPU systems; actual performance depends on your specific hardware configuration.

Understanding Performance Categories

The performance descriptions use general categories because actual speed varies greatly based on your specific hardware, model optimization, context length, and runtime software.

Performance Level	Typical Range	User Experience
Runs Smoothly (High-end dGPU)	50+ tok/s	Real-time response. Feels instant, like ChatGPT.
Runs Well (Mid-range dGPU)	20-50 tok/s	Good interactive performance. Slight delay, but usable.
Modest Speed (iGPU/NPU/CPU)	5-20 tok/s	Usable for tasks that don't need instant responses. Noticeable typing delay.
Borderline / Slow (Limited hardware)	2-5 tok/s	Slow-Very slow. Patience required. Better for batch processing.
Not Practical	<2 tok/s	Too slow for regular use. May cause system hangs or instability.

💡 Tip: Your actual results may be higher or lower than these ranges. Test with your specific hardware to know for sure!

⚠️ Note: Performance categorization is based on VRAM capacity and RAM fallback status. GPU type (memory bandwidth, compute power) can also affect actual performance. Currently, we prioritize whether the model fits in VRAM or requires RAM fallback for classification. We may refine this categorization in future updates based on more detailed benchmarks.

BATTERY

BATTERY	61.2 Wh	40 Wh 60 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Po	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Left, Right
Charge Power	45 W	60 / 65 / 100 W

Moreover, the Galaxy Book 5 boasts a larger battery capacity of 61 Wh, offering extended usage time compared to the Pro 13 Premium's40 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 5

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 5 and the Pro 13 Premium have similar max. storage capacities of 2 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Total Slots	2	1
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 5 and Dell Pro 13 Premium since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Galaxy Book 5 has a display size of 15.6".On the other hand, Pro 13 Premium has a smaller 13.3" display.The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 5 is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Pro 13 Premium's total usable screen area is 513cm² / 80inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Additionally, the Pro 13 Premium features a higher pixel density with 170 pixels per inch (PPI), ensuring sharper image details.

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Book 5

Avg: 15.0-15.9"

Dell Pro 13 Premium

Avg: 13.0-13.9"

Refresh Rate
Both Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium offer the same refresh rate of 60 Hz.

Samsung Galaxy Book 5 vs Dell Pro 13 Premium Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Pro 13 Premium features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v7, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Galaxy Book 5 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium have USB-A ports. Galaxy Book 5 has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Pro 13 Premium has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium feature 2x USB 4.0 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Pro 13 Premium is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Galaxy Book 5 does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium feature an HDMI port. Galaxy Book 5 offers 1x HDMI 1.4, while Pro 13 Premium offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Galaxy Book 5 is equipped with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards. Pro 13 Premium does not have an SD Card Reader.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 5 and Pro 13 Premium are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6	v7
Bluetooth (latest: v6.2)	v5.2	v5.4
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 4.0	2x USB 4.0
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	Thunderbolt 4
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 1.4	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	Yes	No
SD CardReader	Yes	No
Proprietary Charging Port	No	No