MacBook Air 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2017)

MJVG2D/BTO6 (MacBook Air Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 899

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2017 (MacBook Pro 13 2017 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 1,099

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MacBook Pro 13 (2017)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2017)

The MacBook Pro 13 2017 wins on GPU performance with Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640 (950 MHz) versus the MacBook Air’s Intel HD 6000 (1000 MHz), and its i5-7360U (3.6 GHz boost) outperforms the i7-5650U (3.2 GHz boost) in sustained workloads. The MacBook Air is suited for light tasks like web browsing and document editing, with 8GB RAM and a 54 Wh battery delivering up to 12 hours of video playback. The MacBook Pro 13 2017, with 24GB RAM and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, suits developers running virtual machines or video editors using Final Cut Pro with multiple 4K streams. In UAE at AED 899 vs AED 1099, the MacBook Air is better because it saves AED 200 with nearly identical storage and portability; in India at ₹20900 vs ₹24900, the MacBook Air wins on value because ₹4000 savings offset the 16GB RAM deficit for non-multitasking users.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (2015)

MacBook Pro 13 (2017)

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

512

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)	MacBook Pro 13 (2017)	Difference
UAE	AED 899	AED 1,099	MacBook Air 13 (2015) saves AED 200
India	₹ 20,900	₹ 24,900	MacBook Air 13 (2015) saves ₹ 4,000

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