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

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Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 1TB / 36GB

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2016 (2.9 GHz) 1TB / 36GB

AED 1,849

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

The MacBook Pro 15 2016 wins on performance with its i7-6820HQ (4c/8t, up to 3.6 GHz) and AMD Radeon Pro 455 (2GB GDDR5), outclassing the 13-inch’s i5-6267U (2c/4t, up to 3.3 GHz) and Intel Iris 550. The 13-inch model suits light coders and students needing portability and 7–8 hours of battery life on moderate use, with 8GB RAM sufficient for basic multitasking and 1TB storage for documents and apps. The 15-inch model is for video editors and 3D designers needing 16GB RAM and dedicated GPU acceleration for 4K rendering, despite its 1.83kg weight and shorter battery life. In UAE at AED 1399 vs AED 1849, the 15-inch wins because it delivers 2x the GPU power and 2x the RAM for AED 450 less; in India at ₹33900 vs ₹44900, the 15-inch wins on value because it offers 8GB more RAM and a discrete GPU for ₹11000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Pro 13 Touch Bar (2016)
MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)
Processor
Intel Core i5-6267U 2c/4t 2 x 2.9 - 3.3 GHz, Skylake
Intel Core i7-6820HQ 4c/8t 4 x 2.7 - 3.6 GHz (Intel Core i7)
Graphics
Intel Iris Graphics 550, Core: 1000 MHz, RAM: 1067 MHz, 4542
AMD Radeon Pro 455 - 2048 MB VRAM, Core: 855 MHz, RAM: 1270 MHz, GDDR5
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 15 x 304 x 212 ( = 0.59 x 11.97 x 8.35 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
16 GB , 2133 MHz LPDDR3 RAM soldered
Storage
1024
1024
Battery
49.2 Wh Lithium-Polymer
76 Wh Lithium-Polymer
Ports
4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Headset, 1 Fingerprint Reader
4 USB 3.1 Gen2, 4 Thunderbolt, Audio Connections: Headset, Brightness Sensor
Wi-Fi
Broadcom BCM15700A2 802.11ac (ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Broadcom BCM15700A2 802.11ac (ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 4.2
Weight
1.358 kg ( = 47.9 oz / 2.99 pounds), Power Supply: 269 g ( = 9.49 oz / 0.59 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 Touch Bar (2016)MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016)Difference
UAEAED 1,849AED 1,399MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016) saves AED 450
India₹ 44,900₹ 33,900MacBook Pro 15 Touch Bar (2016) saves ₹ 11,000

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