MacBook Air 13 (2017) vs Notebook 9 Pro 13"

The MacBook Pro 13 2016 wins on CPU and GPU with its i5-6267U (2.9–3.3 GHz) and Iris Graphics 550 vs. the Air’s i5-5350U (1.8–2.9 GHz) and HD 6000, delivering 30% higher graphics bandwidth and faster sustained performance. The MacBook Air suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing, with its 54 Wh battery lasting ~12 hours on local video playback and no fan noise during idle use. The MacBook Pro is better for photo editing and light video rendering due to its 32 GB RAM, faster Thunderbolt 3 ports (4x), and fingerprint reader for secure logins. In UAE at AED 2199 vs. AED 1699, the Pro is better because it offers double the RAM and faster I/O for 500 AED less. In India at ₹51900 vs. ₹43900, the Pro wins on value because it includes 24 GB more RAM and Thunderbolt 3 for ₹8000 less.