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

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 students or light office workers who need 12+ hours of battery life on a fanless, 1.35 kg chassis with 512GB storage for documents and web apps. The MacBook Pro suits video editors needing faster rendering and 1TB storage for 4K footage, plus Thunderbolt 3 ports for external drives and the fingerprint reader for quick logins. In UAE at AED 1399 vs AED 1849, the Air is better because it costs 24% less and lasts longer on a single charge. In India at ₹31900 vs ₹44900, the Air wins on value because it delivers 80% of daily productivity at 30% lower cost.