MacBook Air 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

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

AED 899

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Apple MacBook Pro Retina 15 inch 2015-05 (MacBook Pro 15 inch Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 899

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MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (2015) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

The MacBook Pro 15-inch (i7-4870HQ, 4c/8t, Radeon R9 M370X) wins on performance over the MacBook Air (i7-5650U, 2c/4t, HD 6000) due to its 4-core CPU and dedicated 2GB GDDR5 GPU, enabling smoother video rendering and light gaming. The MacBook Air is best for students or travelers needing 12+ hours of battery life and 1.365kg portability, with no fan noise during light tasks like browsing or word processing. The MacBook Pro suits professionals editing 4K video or running VMs, thanks to 16GB RAM, dual Thunderbolt ports, and the Radeon R9 M370X handling GPU-accelerated tasks. In UAE at AED 899 vs AED 899, the MacBook Pro wins because its dedicated GPU enables video editing the Air cannot handle; in India at ₹19900 vs ₹20900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because it delivers 4-core CPU and discrete GPU for ₹1000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (2015)

MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

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 i7-4870HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.5 - 3.7 GHz (Intel Core i7)

Graphics

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

AMD Radeon R9 M370X - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 800 MHz, RAM: 4500 MHz, GDDR5, 14.502.1020.0, Enduro (nur OS X)

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): 18 x 358.9 x 247.1 ( = 0.71 x 14.13 x 9.73 in)

RAM

8 GB , dual-channel

16 GB , Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600, soldered

Storage

512

Battery

54 Wh Lithium-Polymer

100 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 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 Thunderbolt, 1 HDMI, 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: Headset port (3.5 mm stereo jack), Card Reader: SD, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

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

Broadcom BCM94360CS (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.0

Weight

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

2.04 kg ( = 71.96 oz / 4.5 pounds), Power Supply: 320 g ( = 11.29 oz / 0.71 pounds)

Apple OS X 10.10 Yosemite

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (2015)	MacBook Pro 15 (2015)	Difference
UAE	AED 899	AED 899	—
India	₹ 20,900	₹ 19,900	MacBook Pro 15 (2015) saves ₹ 1,000

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