MacBook 12” 2016 vs. M1 MacBook Air: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the MacBook 12” 2016 and M1 MacBook Air models. Our report includes intricate details such as the CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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MacBook 12” 2016 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2016 is better than M1 MacBook Air.
MacBook 12” 2016 weighed 2.03 pounds, 28% lighter than the 2.8 pounds M1 MacBook Air.
Weight | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
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Pound | 2.03 lbs. | 2.8 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.92 kg | 1.27 kg |
M1 MacBook Air Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Air is better than MacBook 12” 2016.
2020 vs. 2016
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Air has a 433% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core m7-6Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2016.
M1 MacBook Air supports a larger memory capacity than the MacBook 12” 2016. It supports up to 16GB versus 8GB of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2016.
M1 MacBook Air has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2016.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook 12” 2016 Price | ||
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2017 Apple Macbook with 1.2GHz Intel Core m3 (12-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $372.34 | ||
Apple MacBook MF865LL/A 12-inch Laptop with Retina Display 512GB, Silver - (Renewed) By Apple $414.98 | ||
Apple Macbook Retina Display 12 Inch Core M-5Y31 1.1GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $319.68 | ||
M1 MacBook Air Price | ||
Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $610.64 $647.86 6% OFF | ||
Apple 2020 MacBook Air Laptop M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. Works with iPhone/iPad; Space Gray By Apple $708.39 $999.00 29% OFF | ||
Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $704.68 |
Availability | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
Released | 2016 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
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Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
Colors | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold | Gold Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
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Memory | 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. |
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Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
Size | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
OS | Shipped with OS X El Capitan | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and ServiceYour MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | Video Support
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Key Features | MacBook 12” 2016 | M1 MacBook Air |
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