MacBook Pro 13 (M1) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2018)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 outperforms the 2018 15-inch due to its M2’s 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, delivering 40% higher single-core and 2x multi-core efficiency than the i9-8950HK’s 6-core Coffee Lake, while running fanless under load. The M2 model is best for video editors needing 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD for 4K timeline scrubbing, with 18+ hours of real-world battery life from its 58.2Wh pack. The 2018 15-inch suits professionals needing 32GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB SSD for heavy VMs or large photo libraries, despite its 83Wh battery lasting only 7–8 hours and its 1.83kg weight. In UAE at AED 3299 vs AED 3099, the M2 is better because it lasts 11+ hours longer per charge; in India at ₹84900 vs ₹74900, the 2018 model wins on value because 32GB RAM and 1TB storage justify the ₹10,000 discount for heavy multitaskers.