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

The i9-8950HK (6c/12t) and Radeon Pro Vega 20 in the 2018 model outperform the i7-6920HQ (4c/8t) and Radeon Pro 460 in the 2016 model, delivering 50% more cores and HBM2 VRAM for faster rendering. The 2016 model suits light video editors needing 16GB RAM and 512GB storage for 1080p projects, with 8–9 hours of real-world battery life. The 2018 model is better for 4K video editing and GPU-heavy tasks due to 32GB DDR4 RAM and Vega 20’s 4GB HBM2 memory, reducing export times by up to 35%. In UAE at AED 1499 vs AED 1199, the 2018 model is better because it costs 20% less while offering double the RAM and a faster CPU. In India at ₹37900 vs ₹29900, the 2018 model wins on value because it delivers 100% more RAM and a 6-core processor for ₹8000 less.