MacBook 12 (2017) vs Notebook 9 Pro 15"

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins 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 Core m3-7Y32 (2c/4t at 1.2 GHz) and Intel HD 615. The MacBook 12 2017 suits travelers needing 10+ hours of battery life and just 920g weight for light browsing, email, and document work, but struggles with multitasking due to 8GB RAM. The MacBook Pro 15 2016 excels for video editors and coders needing 16GB RAM, 4GB discrete GPU, and four Thunderbolt ports for external displays and storage. In UAE at AED 1199 vs AED 1499, the MacBook 12 is better because it costs AED 300 less and lasts longer on battery; in India at ₹28900 vs ₹37900, the MacBook 12 wins on value because it saves ₹9000 while still handling daily tasks without thermal throttling.