Notebook 9 (2016) 15" vs Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

The i9-8950HK (6c/12t) in the 2018 model outperforms the i7-6920HQ (4c/8t) in the 2016 model, and the Vega 20 GPU with HBM2 memory delivers significantly higher bandwidth than the Radeon Pro 460. The 2016 model with 32GB RAM and 1TB SSD suits video editors working with 4K timelines who need large local storage and sustained memory for multi-track editing. The 2018 model with 32GB DDR4 RAM and faster i9 CPU benefits coders running virtual machines or compiling large codebases, while its Bluetooth 5.0 and fingerprint reader improve connectivity and security. In UAE at AED 1049 vs AED 1199, the 2016 model is better because it offers double the storage for just AED 150 more. In India at ₹26900 vs ₹29900, the 2016 model wins on value because 1TB storage exceeds the 2018’s 512GB by 100% for just ₹3000 extra.