Best Battery
Notebook 9 Pro 13"
The MacBook Pro 13 2016 wins with its i5-6267U (2.9–3.3 GHz) and Iris Graphics 550, outperforming the MacBook 12’s fanless m3-7Y32 (1.2 GHz) in sustained workloads and GPU tasks. The MacBook 12 suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing, offering 10+ hours of battery life and just 920 g weight for daily portability. The MacBook Pro 13 is for coders and light video editors needing 32 GB RAM and 1 TB SSD for multitasking and large file handling, plus four Thunderbolt 3 ports for external displays and drives. In UAE at AED 1199 vs AED 1699, the MacBook 12 is better because it costs 30% less and lasts longer on battery. In India at ₹28900 vs ₹43900, the MacBook 12 wins on value because it delivers 80% of daily usability at 34% of the price.
| Market | MacBook 12 (2017) | Notebook 9 Pro 13" | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | AED 1,199 | AED 1,699 | MacBook 12 (2017) saves AED 500 |
| India | ₹ 28,900 | ₹ 43,900 | MacBook 12 (2017) saves ₹ 15,000 |
