MacBook 12 (2017) vs MacBook 12 (2018)

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 wins with its i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) versus the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (2c/4t) and Intel HD 615, delivering 15x higher GPU performance and 3x more CPU cores. The MacBook 12 is for travelers needing 10+ hours of battery on light tasks like web browsing and document editing, with its 920g weight and fanless design ensuring silent operation. The MacBook Pro 15 suits video editors and coders running Final Cut Pro or Docker containers, thanks to 32GB RAM, 512GB SSD, and Thunderbolt 3 ports for dual 4K displays. In UAE at AED 1699 vs AED 1999, the MacBook Pro 15 is better because it offers triple the RAM and 4x the GPU power for just AED 300 less. In India at ₹36900 vs ₹48900, the MacBook Pro 15 wins on value because it doubles the RAM and adds a discrete GPU for ₹12000 less.