MacBook 12 (2017) vs Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

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Apple MacBook 12 2017 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook 12 2017 1TB / 24GB

AED 1,999

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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 32GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 1,599

Buy on Amazon UAE Full Specs

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Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

Our Verdict

MacBook 12 (2017) vs Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 wins with its i9-8950HK (6c/12t, up to 4.8 GHz) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) versus the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (2c/4t, 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615, delivering 8x more GPU power and 3x more CPU cores with active cooling. The MacBook 12 suits travelers needing 10+ hours of battery on light tasks like browsing or email, weighing just 920g with no fan noise. The MacBook Pro 15 is for video editors and coders running Final Cut Pro or Docker containers, thanks to 32GB DDR4 RAM and 4 Thunderbolt 3 ports for dual 4K displays. In UAE at AED 1599 vs AED 1999, the MacBook Pro 15 is better because it offers triple the CPU cores and 4x the GPU memory for the same price. In India at ₹40900 vs ₹48900, the MacBook Pro 15 wins on value because it doubles RAM and adds a fingerprint reader while costing ₹8000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook 12 (2017)

Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

Processor

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

Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 615

AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2, Enduro

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): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in)

RAM

8 GB , 1866 MHz LPDDR3 (on‑board)

32 GB , DDR4-2400, soldered, up to 32 GB

Storage

1024

1024

Battery

41.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer

83 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, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

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

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0

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)

OS

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Apple macOS 10.14 Mojave

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook 12 (2017)	Notebook 9 Pro (2018)	Difference
UAE	AED 1,999	AED 1,599	Notebook 9 Pro (2018) saves AED 400
India	₹ 48,900	₹ 40,900	Notebook 9 Pro (2018) saves ₹ 8,000

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