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

The MacBook Pro 15 2018 wins with its i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) versus the MacBook 12’s m3-7Y32 (2c/4t) and Intel HD 615, delivering 15x higher GPU performance and 3x more CPU cores. The MacBook 12 2017 suits light travelers needing 10+ hours of battery life and 920g portability for web browsing and document work, but its fanless design throttles under sustained loads. The MacBook Pro 15 2018 is for video editors running Final Cut Pro with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD, handling 4K timelines and GPU-accelerated effects without slowdowns. In UAE at AED 1199 vs AED 1599, the MacBook 12 is better because it costs 25% less and lasts longer on a single charge; in India at ₹28900 vs ₹40900, the MacBook Pro 15 wins on value because its 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD triple the multitasking and storage capacity for professionals.