MacBook 12 (2017) vs Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Apple MacBook 12 2017 1TB / 24GB

AED 1,999

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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.9 GHz, 460) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 1,899

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Best Battery

Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Our Verdict

MacBook 12 (2017) vs Notebook 9 Pro 15"

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its Intel Core i7-6920HQ (4c/8t at 2.9–3.8 GHz) and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (4GB VRAM) versus the MacBook 12’s fanless Intel Core m3-7Y32 (2c/4t at 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615. The MacBook 12 2017 is for travelers needing 10+ hours of battery life and just 920g weight, ideal for light browsing, email, and document work with 8GB RAM. The MacBook Pro 15 2016 suits video editors and coders needing 16GB RAM, 4GB discrete GPU, and four Thunderbolt ports for external displays and storage. In UAE at AED 1899 vs AED 1999, the MacBook Pro 15 wins because it delivers 4x the GPU power and 8GB more RAM for the same price. In India at ₹48900 vs ₹48900, the MacBook Pro 15 wins on value because its i7-6920HQ and Radeon Pro 460 enable professional workflows the m3 cannot match.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook 12 (2017)

Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Processor

Intel Core m3-7Y32 2c/4t 2 x 1.2 GHz, Kaby Lake

Intel Core i7-6920HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.9 - 3.8 GHz (Intel Core i7)

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 615

AMD Radeon Pro 460 - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 907 MHz, RAM: 1270 MHz

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 13.1 x 280.5 x 196.5 ( = 0.52 x 11.04 x 7.74 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 16 x 349 x 241 ( = 0.63 x 13.74 x 9.49 in)

RAM

8 GB , 1866 MHz LPDDR3 (on‑board)

16 GB , 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM soldered

Storage

1024

Battery

41.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer

76 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphones, Brightness Sensor

4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: Headset, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

Weight

920 g ( = 32.45 oz / 2.03 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds)

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook 12 (2017)	Notebook 9 Pro 15"	Difference
UAE	AED 1,999	AED 1,899	Notebook 9 Pro 15" saves AED 100
India	₹ 48,900	₹ 48,900	—

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Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook 12 (2017)

Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Processor

Intel Core m3-7Y32 2c/4t 2 x 1.2 GHz, Kaby Lake

Intel Core i7-6920HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.9 - 3.8 GHz (Intel Core i7)

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 615

AMD Radeon Pro 460 - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 907 MHz, RAM: 1270 MHz

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 13.1 x 280.5 x 196.5 ( = 0.52 x 11.04 x 7.74 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 16 x 349 x 241 ( = 0.63 x 13.74 x 9.49 in)

RAM

8 GB , 1866 MHz LPDDR3 (on‑board)

16 GB , 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM soldered

Storage

1024

Battery

41.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer

76 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

1 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphones, Brightness Sensor

4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: Headset, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

Weight

920 g ( = 32.45 oz / 2.03 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds)

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Market

MacBook 12 (2017)

Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Difference

UAE

AED 1,999

AED 1,899

Notebook 9 Pro 15" saves AED 100

India

₹ 48,900

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