MacBook Air 13 (2020) vs Notebook 9 Pro 13"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU) crushes the 2016 model’s Intel i5-6267U (2c/4t, Iris 550) in raw performance and efficiency, with 3.2 GHz peak clocks and fanless thermal design enabling sustained speeds without throttling. Choose the M1 model if you edit 4K video with Final Cut Pro or code with Docker/VMs — its 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD deliver 2x faster app launches and 50% longer battery life (up to 17 hours) versus the 2016’s 8GB LPDDR3 and 7-hour runtime. Buy the 2016 model only if you need 1TB storage for large photo libraries and run legacy Intel-only apps like older Adobe CS6, despite its Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 limitations. In UAE at AED 1999 vs AED 1699, the M1 is better because it runs 10 hours longer on a single charge; in India at ₹44900 vs ₹43900, the M1 wins on value because its M1 chip outperforms the 2016’s CPU by over 200% in benchmarks.