Notebook 9 Pro 13" vs Notebook 9 Pro (2018)

The i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 (4GB HBM2) in the MacBook Pro 15 2018 crush the i5-6267U (2c/4t) and Iris 550 in the 2016 model, delivering 3x the GPU power and 3x the CPU cores. The 2016 model suits light coders and writers who need 8GB RAM and 10+ hours of battery life on a 1.36kg body, ideal for daily commuting. The 2018 model is for video editors and 3D artists needing 32GB DDR4 RAM and Vega 20’s 4GB HBM2 VRAM to render 4K timelines in Final Cut Pro without lag. In UAE at AED 1599 vs AED 1699, the 2018 model is better because it has double the GPU power and 4x the RAM for the same price. In India at ₹40900 vs ₹43900, the 2018 model wins on value because it offers 32GB RAM and a professional GPU ₹3000 cheaper.