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

The MacBook Pro 13 2017 wins with its i5-7360U (Kaby Lake, 2.3–3.6 GHz) and Iris Plus Graphics 640 (950 MHz) vs the Air’s older i5-5350U (Broadwell, 1.8–2.9 GHz) and HD 6000, delivering 40% faster GPU and 28% higher CPU boost. The MacBook Air 13.3" 2017 is best for students or writers who need 12+ hours of battery life, fanless quiet operation, and 1TB storage for documents and photos. The MacBook Pro 13 2017 suits coders and light video editors needing dual-channel RAM (2133 MHz) and Thunderbolt 3 for external SSDs or displays, with 1.37 kg weight still portable. In UAE at AED 2199 vs AED 2399, the Air is better because it saves AED 200 with near-identical battery and storage; in India at ₹51900 vs ₹59900, the Air wins on value because it saves ₹8000 while matching storage and offering longer battery life.