MacBook 12 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

The MacBook Pro 15-inch 2015 wins on performance with its i7-4870HQ (4c/8t, up to 3.7 GHz) and AMD Radeon R9 M370X (2GB GDDR5), outclassing the MacBook 12’s fanless m3-7Y32 (2c/4t, 1.2 GHz base) with 4x more cores and dedicated GPU power. The MacBook 12 is for travelers needing 10+ hours of battery on light tasks like browsing and email, weighing just 920g with no fan noise. The MacBook Pro 15-inch suits video editors and coders needing 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, and dual Thunderbolt ports for external drives and 4K displays, despite its 2.04kg weight and 8-hour battery life. In UAE at AED 1199 vs AED 1299, the MacBook 12 is better because it’s 1.1kg lighter and fanless for silent use; in India at ₹28900 vs ₹29900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because its 1TB storage and 16GB RAM offer 2x the storage and 2x the RAM for just ₹1000 more.