MacBook Air 13 (2019) vs MacBook Pro 13 (2017)

The 2019 model wins with its i5-8257U (4c/8t) vs the 2017’s i5-7360U (2c/4t), delivering 100% more cores and 30% higher turbo boost (3.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz), plus Intel Iris Plus 645 GPU outperforming the 640 in graphics tasks. Buy the 2019 model if you edit 4K video or run code compilers—16GB RAM and faster SSD respond noticeably better under load than the 2017’s 8GB RAM and slower storage. The 2017 model suits users needing 1TB storage for photo libraries without heavy multitasking, but its 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 lack modern connectivity, and macOS 10.12 Sierra won’t run current apps. In UAE at AED 2199 vs AED 2399, the 2019 model is better because it has 8GB more RAM and a newer CPU for the same price; in India at ₹49900 vs ₹59900, the 2019 wins on value because it offers double the RAM and a 50% faster CPU for ₹10,000 less.