MacBook 12” 2017 vs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook 12” 2017 and M1 MacBook Pro 13” specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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MacBook 12” 2017 Pros
Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 35% lighter than the 3.1 pounds M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Weight | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Pound | 2.03 lbs. | 3.1 lbs. |
Kilogram | 0.92 kg | 1.41 kg |
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Pros
Reasons that M1 MacBook Pro 13” is better than MacBook 12” 2017.
2020 vs. 2017
Apple M1 (8C, 8G) inside M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 404% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.
M1 MacBook Pro 13” has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017.
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between MacBook 12” 2017 and M1 MacBook Pro 13”.
Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
MacBook 12” 2017 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 $352.69 | ||
2017 Apple MacBook Laptop with Intel Core m3, 1.2GHz (MNYH2LL/A, 12in, Retina Display, Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 256GB, Intel HD Graphics, Mac OS) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $399.99 | ||
Apple MacBook 12in Retina 2017 (Newest Version) 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $379.97 | ||
M1 MacBook Pro 13” Price | ||
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $689.64 $725.51 5% OFF | ||
2020 Apple MacBook Pro with Apple M1 Chip (13-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) - Silver (Renewed) By Apple $684.95 $729.00 6% OFF | ||
Apple 2020 MacBook Air with M1 Chip 13-inch, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $725.18 |
Availability | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Released | 2017 | 2020 |
Release Date |
| Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 15.6 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | Starting at 3.1 pounds (1.4 kg) |
Colors | Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
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Display | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Ports | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
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Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Size | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 58.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
OS | Shipped with macOS High Sierra | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview iTunes Books App Store Time Machine | 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” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
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 Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac 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” 2017 | M1 MacBook Pro 13” |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
Apple has released the MacBook 12” 2017, a 12-inch machine, in mid-2017. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13” was introduced by Apple about three years later in late-2020. It comes with an octa-core Apple M1 (8C, 8G). It has an integrated graphics option up to Apple M1 iGPU (8 Graphics Cores, 1280 MHz).Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The MacBook 12” 2017 has a 12-inch display which is slightly smaller than the 13.3-inch M1 MacBook Pro 13”. In addition, The MacBook 12” 2017 weighs 2.03 lbs. about 52% lighter than the 3.1 lbs. M1 MacBook Pro 13”. Moreover, measured at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”, the MacBook 12” 2017 is considerably more portable than the M1 MacBook Pro 13” at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.61”.
Moving over to upgradability, you can't make any upgrades on both devices. All major components including memory and storage are soldered on to the motherboard. So make sure you get the specs that work best for your current and future workload.
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