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

Apple MacBook 12 2017 512GB / 16GB

AED 1,199

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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2018 (2.9 GHz, Vega 20) (MacBook Pro 15 2018 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 1,199

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Best Battery

Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

Our Verdict

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 3x the GPU power and 3x the CPU cores. The MacBook 12 2017 suits travelers needing 10+ hours of battery on light tasks like web browsing and document editing, thanks to its fanless, 920g design and 41.4Wh battery. The MacBook Pro 15 2018 is for video editors running Final Cut Pro with 32GB RAM and 512GB SSD, where Vega 20 accelerates 4K rendering and Thunderbolt 3 ports connect dual 4K displays. In UAE at AED 1199 vs AED 1199, the MacBook Pro 15 wins because its 32GB RAM and Vega 20 enable professional workflows the MacBook 12 cannot handle; in India at ₹28900 vs ₹29900, the MacBook 12 wins on value because ₹1000 less buys the same storage but with 50% longer battery life for basic use.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook 12 (2017)

Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

Processor

Intel Core m3-7Y32 2c/4t 2 x 1.2 GHz, Kaby Lake

Intel Core i9-8950HK 6c/12t 6 x 2.9 - 4.8 GHz, Coffee Lake-H

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 615

AMD Radeon Pro Vega 20 - 4 GB VRAM, HBM2, Enduro

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): 15.5 x 349.3 x 240.7 ( = 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in)

RAM

8 GB , 1866 MHz LPDDR3 (on‑board)

32 GB , DDR4-2400, soldered, up to 32 GB

Storage

512

Battery

41.4 Wh Lithium-Polymer

83 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, 4 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm stereo jack, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0

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

Apple macOS 10.14 Mojave

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook 12 (2017)	Notebook 9 Pro (2018)	Difference
UAE	AED 1,199	AED 1,199	—
India	₹ 28,900	₹ 29,900	MacBook 12 (2017) saves ₹ 1,000

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