MacBook Air 13 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its i7-6820HQ (4c/8t, 2.7–3.6 GHz) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5), outclassing the Air’s i5-5350U (2c/4t, 1.8–2.9 GHz) and Intel HD 6000. The MacBook Air is best for students or office workers needing all-day battery life—up to 12 hours of web browsing—and lightweight portability at 1.35 kg with no fan noise. The MacBook Pro suits video editors and coders running heavy apps: its 16GB RAM and dedicated GPU handle 4K timeline scrubbing and Docker containers smoothly, while four Thunderbolt 3 ports support dual 4K displays. In UAE at AED 999 vs AED 1399, the MacBook Pro wins because it offers 4x the GPU power and 2x the RAM for AED 400 less; in India at ₹22900 vs ₹31900, the MacBook Pro wins on value because its 16GB RAM and discrete GPU deliver 50% more multitasking headroom for ₹9000 less.