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 travelers needing portability and 10.5 hours of video playback, with its 1.37 kg weight and fanless thermal design under light loads. The 15-inch model is for video editors needing 16GB RAM and the Radeon Pro 455 for 4K timeline scrubbing, despite its 1.83 kg weight and louder cooling under load. In UAE at AED 999 vs AED 1099, the 15-inch wins because it delivers 40% more GPU power for the same price; in India at ₹22900 vs ₹24900, the 15-inch wins on value because its 2GB discrete GPU doubles editing speed over integrated graphics.