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

The MacBook Pro 15 2017 wins with its i7-7700HQ (4c/8t, up to 3.8 GHz) and AMD Radeon Pro 555 (2GB GDDR5), outperforming the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (2c/4t, 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615 in multitasking and graphics. The MacBook 12 is for travelers needing 12.5 hours of battery life and 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 1TB SSD for rendering 4K footage or running VMs, plus four Thunderbolt 3 ports for external displays. In UAE at AED 1999 vs AED 2599, the MacBook 12 is better because it costs 23% less and lasts longer on a single charge; in India at ₹48900 vs ₹64900, the MacBook 12 wins on value because it delivers 80% of daily productivity at 25% lower cost.