MacBook Air 13 (2015) vs Notebook 9 (2017) 13"

MJVG2D/BTO6 (MacBook Air Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 1,399

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2017 (MacBook Pro 13 2017 Series) 1TB / 16GB

AED 1,099

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Notebook 9 (2017) 13"

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (2015) vs Notebook 9 (2017) 13"

The MacBook Pro 13 2017 wins on CPU and GPU performance with its i5-7360U (3.6 GHz boost) and Iris Plus 640 (950 MHz) versus the MacBook Air’s older i7-5650U (3.2 GHz boost) and HD 6000 (1000 MHz). The MacBook Air, fanless and lighter at 1.365 kg, suits students or travelers needing all-day battery life (up to 12 hours) and silent operation for light browsing or note-taking. The MacBook Pro 13 2017, with Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps), dual ports, and faster USB 3.1 Gen2, is better for coders running Docker or video editors using 4K timelines thanks to its 16GB RAM and superior GPU. In UAE at AED 1099 vs AED 1399, the MacBook Pro wins because it offers 8GB more RAM and faster I/O for the same price; in India at ₹27900 vs ₹34900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because it delivers 2x the RAM and modern ports for ₹7000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (2015)

Notebook 9 (2017) 13"

Processor

Intel Core i7-5650U 2c/4t 2 x 2.2 - 3.2 GHz (Intel Core i7), 2 Kerne, 4 MB L3 Cache

Intel Core i5-7360U 2c/4t 2 x 2.3 - 3.6 GHz, Kaby Lake

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 6000, Core: 1000 MHz, RAM: 800 MHz, 64.10.18.14.4112

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, Core: 950 MHz, RAM: 1066 MHz

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 325 x 227 ( = 0.67 x 12.8 x 8.94 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

RAM

8 GB , dual-channel

8 GB , LPDDR3-2133, Dual-Channel

Storage

1024

Battery

54 Wh Lithium-Polymer

54.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: audio-combo, Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: brightness sensor

2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Headset, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0

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

Weight

1.365 kg ( = 48.15 oz / 3.01 pounds), Power Supply: 200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds)

1.37 kg ( = 48.33 oz / 3.02 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (2015)	Notebook 9 (2017) 13"	Difference
UAE	AED 1,399	AED 1,099	Notebook 9 (2017) 13" saves AED 300
India	₹ 34,900	₹ 27,900	Notebook 9 (2017) 13" saves ₹ 7,000

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Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (2015)

Notebook 9 (2017) 13"

Processor

Intel Core i7-5650U 2c/4t 2 x 2.2 - 3.2 GHz (Intel Core i7), 2 Kerne, 4 MB L3 Cache

Intel Core i5-7360U 2c/4t 2 x 2.3 - 3.6 GHz, Kaby Lake

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 6000, Core: 1000 MHz, RAM: 800 MHz, 64.10.18.14.4112

Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, Core: 950 MHz, RAM: 1066 MHz

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 17 x 325 x 227 ( = 0.67 x 12.8 x 8.94 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

RAM

8 GB , dual-channel

8 GB , LPDDR3-2133, Dual-Channel

Storage

1024

Battery

54 Wh Lithium-Polymer

54.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: audio-combo, Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor, Sensors: brightness sensor

2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Headset, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

Broadcom 802.11ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0

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

Weight

1.365 kg ( = 48.15 oz / 3.01 pounds), Power Supply: 200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds)

1.37 kg ( = 48.33 oz / 3.02 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)

Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Market

MacBook Air 13 (2015)

Notebook 9 (2017) 13"

Difference

UAE

AED 1,399

AED 1,099

Notebook 9 (2017) 13" saves AED 300

India

₹ 34,900

₹ 27,900

Notebook 9 (2017) 13" saves ₹ 7,000