MacBook 12” 2016 vs. 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively analyzed the technical specifications for the MacBook 12” 2016 and 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina 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 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.
2016 vs. 2015
MacBook 12” 2016 weighed 2.03 pounds, 42% lighter than the 3.48 pounds 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.
Weight | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Pound | 2.03 lbs. | 3.48 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.92 kg | 1.58 kg |
2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina Pros
Reasons that 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina is better than MacBook 12” 2016.
Intel Core i7-5557U inside 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina has a 19% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core m7-6Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2016.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina 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.
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that you can replace and upgrade in the future.
Slots | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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M.2 | Onboard | Yes x1 |
The 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2016.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook 12” 2016 and 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina.
Both laptops supports the same 1866MHz LPDDR3 RAM.
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 $353.00 | ||
Apple Early 2016 MacBook with 1.3GHz Intel Core m7 (12 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $375.00 | ||
Apple MacBook MF865LL/A 12-inch Laptop with Retina Display 512GB, Silver - (Renewed) By Apple $414.98 | ||
2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina Price | ||
Apple 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter for MacBook Pro with 13-inch Retina Display By Apple $72.00 $79.00 9% OFF | ||
Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple $461.03 | ||
2015 Apple MacBook Pro with intel I7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD)- Silver (Renewed) By Apple $329.34 |
Availability | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Released | 2016 | 2015 |
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 12.35” x 8.62” x 0.71” (314 mm x 219 mm x 18 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | Starting at 3.48 lb (1.58 kg) |
Colors | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold | Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Memory | 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. | 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Size | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 74.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | 60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter With cable management system; MagSafe 2 power port. |
Software | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
OS | Shipped with OS X El Capitan | Shipped with OS X Yosemite |
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 Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes iBooks App Store Time Machine |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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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 Pro with Retina display 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 800-823-2775. |
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Key Features | MacBook 12” 2016 | 2015 MacBook Pro 13 Retina |
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