MacBook Air 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 13 Touch Bar (2016)

The MacBook Pro 13 2016 wins on CPU and GPU performance with its i5-6267U (2.9–3.3 GHz) and Iris Graphics 550 versus the MacBook Air’s i7-5650U (2.2–3.2 GHz) and HD 6000, delivering 20% faster graphics and 15% higher clock speeds. The MacBook Air is better for all-day portability with its fanless design and 12-hour battery life, ideal for students and travelers needing silent, zero-fan operation. The MacBook Pro suits professionals needing Thunderbolt 3 (4 ports) and Touch ID for secure logins, plus 8GB LPDDR3-2133 RAM for multitasking in Lightroom or Xcode. In UAE at AED 899 vs AED 849, the MacBook Pro wins because it offers faster CPU, better GPU, and four Thunderbolt ports for under AED 50 less; in India at ₹20900 vs ₹18900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because it delivers superior performance and connectivity for ₹2000 less.