MacBook 12 (2017) vs Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Apple MacBook 12 2017 512GB / 16GB

AED 1,199

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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 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.

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

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 1,199	AED 1,499	MacBook 12 (2017) saves AED 300
India	₹ 28,900	₹ 37,900	MacBook 12 (2017) saves ₹ 9,000

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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

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 1,199

AED 1,499

MacBook 12 (2017) saves AED 300

India

₹ 28,900

₹ 37,900

MacBook 12 (2017) saves ₹ 9,000