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) 512GB / 16GB

AED 1,499

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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 i7-6920HQ (4c/8t at 2.9–3.8 GHz) and AMD Radeon Pro 460 (4GB VRAM) versus the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (2c/4t at 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615. The MacBook 12, being fanless, throttles under sustained loads but lasts 10+ hours on light tasks like browsing and文档 editing with its 41.4 Wh battery. The MacBook Pro 15, with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD, handles video editing in Final Cut Pro and light gaming via the Radeon Pro 460, while its 76 Wh battery delivers 6–7 hours under heavy use. In UAE at AED 1499 vs AED 1999, the MacBook Pro 15 is better because it offers 2x the CPU cores and 4GB dedicated GPU for the same price as the fanless model. In India at ₹37900 vs ₹48900, the MacBook Pro 15 wins on value because it delivers 8GB more RAM and a discrete GPU for ₹11,000 less.

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

512

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 1,499	Notebook 9 Pro 15" saves AED 500
India	₹ 48,900	₹ 37,900	Notebook 9 Pro 15" saves ₹ 11,000

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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

512

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 1,499

Notebook 9 Pro 15" saves AED 500

India

₹ 48,900

₹ 37,900

Notebook 9 Pro 15" saves ₹ 11,000