MacBook Pro 13 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2015)

The 15-inch 2015 model wins on raw performance with its i7-4870HQ (4c/8t) and AMD Radeon R9 M370X (2GB GDDR5), outperforming the 13-inch’s i5-7360U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris Plus 640 in multi-core tasks and GPU-heavy workloads. The 13-inch 2017 model is best for portability and all-day use—1.37 kg weight and 10-hour battery life make it ideal for students and travelers who need macOS with 8GB RAM for light coding and web work. The 15-inch 2015 model suits video editors needing 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K media, plus HDMI and SD card reader for direct workflow, despite its 2.04 kg weight and active cooling. In UAE at AED 1099 vs AED 1299, the 13-inch is better because it saves AED 200 with near-identical macOS support and longer battery life. In India at ₹24900 vs ₹29900, the 13-inch wins on value because it delivers 90% of daily usability for ₹5000 less.