MacBook Air 13 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 13 Touch Bar (2016)

The MacBook Pro 13 2016 wins on CPU performance with its i5-6267U (2.9–3.3 GHz, Skylake) versus the Air’s older i5-5350U (1.8–2.9 GHz, Broadwell), and its Iris Graphics 550 outperforms HD 6000 in graphics tasks. The MacBook Air 13.3" 2017 suits light office work and web browsing with its 54 Wh battery delivering up to 12 hours of video playback and no fan noise for silent operation. The MacBook Pro 13 2016 is better for multitasking coders and photo editors needing faster CPU boosts and Thunderbolt 3 ports for external displays, with its 4x Thunderbolt 3 ports supporting dual 4K monitors. In UAE at AED 1849 vs AED 2199, the MacBook Pro wins because it offers 33% more CPU speed and faster ports for half the price difference; in India at ₹44900 vs ₹51900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because its 22% higher clock speed and Thunderbolt 3 justify the ₹7000 savings.