MacBook 12 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2017)

The MacBook Pro 15 2017 wins on performance with its i7-7700HQ (4c/8t, 2.8–3.8 GHz) and Radeon Pro 555 (2GB GDDR5) versus the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (2c/4t, 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615. The MacBook 12 is for travelers needing 12+ hours of battery life and a 920g weight, ideal for light browsing, email, and document work with its fanless design. The MacBook Pro 15 suits video editors and coders needing 16GB RAM, dual-channel memory, and 2GB VRAM for rendering or compiling large projects, despite its 1.83kg weight and 76Wh battery offering 8–9 hours. In UAE at AED 1799 vs AED 1999, the MacBook Pro 15 is better because it delivers 4x more CPU cores and dedicated GPU for 30% faster rendering. In India at ₹44900 vs ₹48900, the MacBook Pro 15 wins on value because its i7-7700HQ and Radeon Pro 555 deliver 2.5x the multi-core performance for ₹4000 less.