MacBook Pro 13 (2020) vs Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Apple MacBook Pro 13 Late 2020 M1 Entry (8 / 256 GB) 512GB / 24GB

AED 2,499

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Apple MacBook Pro 15 2016 (2.9 GHz, 460) (MacBook Pro 15 2016 Series) 1TB / 32GB

AED 1,899

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Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Our Verdict

MacBook Pro 13 (2020) vs Notebook 9 Pro 15"

The M1’s 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU outperform the 2016 MacBook Pro’s 4-core i7-6920HQ and AMD Radeon Pro 460 in real-world tasks, with fanless thermal design enabling sustained performance without throttling. The M1 model (8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) suits coders running Docker containers and designers using Final Cut Pro, thanks to efficient power delivery delivering 18+ hours of video playback. The 2016 model’s 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD benefit video editors handling 4K timelines in Premiere Pro, where legacy plugin compatibility matters more than raw speed. In UAE at AED 2499 vs AED 1899, the 2016 model wins on value because it offers double the RAM and double the storage for AED 600 less; in India at ₹59900 vs ₹48900, the 2016 model wins on value because 16GB more RAM and 512GB more storage cost just ₹11000 extra.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Pro 13 (2020)

Notebook 9 Pro 15"

Processor

Apple M1 8c/8t 8 x 2.1 - 3.2 GHz

Intel Core i7-6920HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.9 - 3.8 GHz (Intel Core i7)

Graphics

Apple M1 8-Core GPU

AMD Radeon Pro 460 - 4 GB VRAM, Core: 907 MHz, RAM: 1270 MHz

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 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 , LPDDR4X-4266

16 GB , 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM soldered

Storage

512

1024

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

76 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: Headset, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2

Weight

1.374 kg ( = 48.47 oz / 3.03 pounds), Power Supply: 275 g ( = 9.7 oz / 0.61 pounds)

1.83 kg ( = 64.55 oz / 4.03 pounds), Power Supply: 369 g ( = 13.02 oz / 0.81 pounds)

Apple macOS 11 Big Sur

Apple macOS 10.12 Sierra

Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Pro 13 (2020)	Notebook 9 Pro 15"	Difference
UAE	AED 2,499	AED 1,899	Notebook 9 Pro 15" saves AED 600
India	₹ 59,900	₹ 48,900	Notebook 9 Pro 15" saves ₹ 11,000

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