MacBook Pro 15 (2017) vs MacBook Pro 15 (2019)

The 2019 model wins with its i9-9980HK (8c/16t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) versus the 2017’s i7-7700HQ (4c/8t) and Radeon Pro 555 (2GB GDDR5), delivering 2.5x more GPU memory bandwidth and 100% more CPU cores. The 2017 model suits light video editors with 16GB RAM and 1TB SSD for 1080p editing, and its 76Wh battery lasts ~8 hours on light tasks. The 2019 model is for professionals rendering 4K video or running VMs, thanks to 32GB DDR4 RAM and 4GB HBM2 VRAM that accelerate After Effects and Blender. In UAE at AED 2599 vs AED 3599, the 2017 model is better because it costs 28% less while still handling daily workflows; in India at ₹64900 vs ₹84900, the 2017 wins on value because the 2019’s extra performance doesn’t justify its 31% higher price for most users.