MacBook Air 13 (2017) vs Notebook 9 (2016) 13"

Apple MacBook Air 13.3" 1.8 GHz (2017) (MacBook Air Series) 256GB / 16GB

AED 899

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 1TB / 16GB

AED 899

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MacBook Air 13 (2017)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (2017) vs Notebook 9 (2016) 13"

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 Air’s older i5-5350U (1.8–2.9 GHz) and HD 6000. The MacBook Air is best for light tasks like web browsing and document work, offering 12 hours of battery life and a fanless design that ensures silent operation. The MacBook Pro suits video editors needing faster rendering and 1TB storage, plus Thunderbolt 3 ports for external 4K displays and faster data transfers. In UAE at AED 899 vs AED 899, the MacBook Air is better because it runs cooler and quieter without a fan; in India at ₹18900 vs ₹22900, the Air wins on value because it delivers identical macOS performance at ₹4000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (2017)

Notebook 9 (2016) 13"

Processor

Intel Core i5-5350U 2c/4t 2 x 1.8 - 2.9 GHz, Broadwell

Intel Core i5-6267U 2c/4t 2 x 2.9 - 3.3 GHz, Skylake

Graphics

Intel HD Graphics 6000

Intel Iris Graphics 550, Core: 1000 MHz, RAM: 1067 MHz, 4542

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): 15 x 304 x 212 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.35 in)

RAM

8 GB , 1600 MHz LPDDR3 onboard

8 GB , LPDDR3-2133

Storage

256

1024

Battery

54 Wh Lithium-Polymer

49.2 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 1 Thunderbolt, 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Card Reader: SDXC card reader, Brightness Sensor

4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader

Wi-Fi

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

Broadcom BCM15700A2 802.11ac (ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

Weight

1.35 kg ( = 47.62 oz / 2.98 pounds), Power Supply: 200 g ( = 7.05 oz / 0.44 pounds)

1.358 kg ( = 47.9 oz / 2.99 pounds), Power Supply: 269 g ( = 9.49 oz / 0.59 pounds)

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (2017)	Notebook 9 (2016) 13"	Difference
UAE	AED 899	AED 899	—
India	₹ 18,900	₹ 22,900	MacBook Air 13 (2017) saves ₹ 4,000

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