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

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2017 (MacBook Pro 13 2017 Series) 512GB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2017 (MacBook Pro 13 2017 Series) 512GB / 24GB

AED 1,099

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.7 GHz, 455) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 1TB / 24GB

Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.7 GHz, 455) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 1TB / 24GB

AED 1,399

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)

Our Verdict

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

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its i7-6820HQ (4c/8t) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5), outclassing the 13-inch’s i5-7360U (2c/4t) and Intel Iris Plus 640. The 13-inch model suits light tasks like web browsing and document editing, offering 10+ hours of battery life and weighing just 1.37 kg for portability. The 15-inch model is for video editors needing 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 4K timelines, plus the discrete GPU for rendering acceleration. In UAE at AED 1099 vs AED 1399, the 13-inch is better because it saves AED 300 while still running macOS smoothly; in India at ₹24900 vs ₹33900, the 13-inch wins on value because it delivers 70% of the performance at 27% lower cost.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 13 (2017)
MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)
Processor
Intel Core i5-7360U 2c/4t 2 x 2.3 - 3.6 GHz, Kaby Lake
Intel Core i7-6820HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.7 - 3.6 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640, Core: 950 MHz, RAM: 1066 MHz
AMD Radeon Pro 455 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 855 MHz, RAM: 1270 MHz, GDDR5
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 14.9 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 16 x 349 x 241 ( = 0.63 x 13.74 x 9.49 in)
RAM
8 GB , LPDDR3-2133, Dual-Channel
16 GB , 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM soldered
Storage
512
1024
Battery
54.5 Wh Lithium-Polymer
76 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Ports
2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Headset, Brightness Sensor
4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: Headset, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Broadcom BCM15700A2 802.11ac (ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Weight
1.37 kg ( = 48.33 oz / 3.02 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra
Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Pro 13 (2017)MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)Difference
UAEAED 1,099AED 1,399MacBook Pro 13 (2017) saves AED 300
India₹ 24,900₹ 33,900MacBook Pro 13 (2017) saves ₹ 9,000

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