MacBook 12 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2015)

Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2015) 1.1 GHz 512GB / 16GB

AED 799

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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 13 inch 2015-03 (MacBook Pro 13 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 749

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MacBook Pro 13 (2015)

Our Verdict

MacBook 12 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2015)

The MacBook Pro 13” 2015 wins on performance with its i5-5257U (2.7–3.1 GHz) and Iris Graphics 6100 (1050 MHz) versus the MacBook 12’s Core M-5Y31 (0.9–2.4 GHz) and HD 5300 (850 MHz), and it has active cooling while the MacBook 12 is fanless and throttles under load. The MacBook 12 (920 g, 40 Wh) suits travelers needing ultra-light portability and 10+ hours of light browsing, but its 8 GB RAM and single USB port limit multitasking. The MacBook Pro (1.58 kg, 75 Wh) suits coders and light video editors needing 24 GB RAM, dual Thunderbolt ports, SD card reader, and 12–14 hours of battery life with moderate use. In UAE at AED 749 vs AED 799, the MacBook Pro wins because it offers 16 GB more RAM and triple the ports for the same price; in India at ₹16900 vs ₹18900, the MacBook Pro wins because 24 GB RAM and Thunderbolt support justify the ₹2000 difference for productivity.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook 12 (2015)

MacBook Pro 13 (2015)

Processor

Intel Core M-5Y31 2c/4t 2 x 0.9 - 2.4 GHz, Broadwell

Intel Core i5-5257U 2c/4t 2 x 2.7 - 3.1 GHz, Broadwell

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 5300, Core: 850 MHz, RAM: 800 MHz, Dual-Channel Memory, 10.18.14.4112

Intel Iris Graphics 6100, Core: 1050 MHz, dual-channel memory, 10.18.14.4156

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 13.1 x 281 x 197 ( = 0.52 x 11.06 x 7.76 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 18 x 314 x 219 ( = 0.71 x 12.36 x 8.62 in)

RAM

8 GB , Dual-Channel LPDDR3-1600, soldered, no Slots

8 GB , LPDDR3-1866, dual-channel, soldered

Storage

512

Battery

40 Wh Lithium-Polymer, in-built

75 Wh Lithium-Polymer, non-removable (glued)

Ports

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset connection (3.5 mm jack), Brightness Sensor, Sensors: Helligkeitssensor

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headset jack, Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: brightness sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom BCM4352 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0

Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0

Weight

920 g ( = 32.45 oz / 2.03 pounds), Power Supply: 169 g ( = 5.96 oz / 0.37 pounds)

1.58 kg ( = 55.73 oz / 3.48 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook 12 (2015)	MacBook Pro 13 (2015)	Difference
UAE	AED 799	AED 749	MacBook Pro 13 (2015) saves AED 50
India	₹ 18,900	₹ 16,900	MacBook Pro 13 (2015) saves ₹ 2,000

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