2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. MacBook 12” 2017: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and MacBook 12” 2017 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Pros

Reasons that 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is better than MacBook 12” 2017.

Slightly faster CPU performance

Intel Core i7-6567U inside 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 19% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7Y75 inside MacBook 12” 2017.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i7-6567U
1,761
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6287U
1,742
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - Intel Core i5-6267U
1,641
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core i7-7Y75
1,470
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core i5-7Y54
1,457
MacBook 12” 2017 - Intel Core m3-7Y32
1,423
Supports faster memory

The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook 12” 2017. It supports up to 2133MHz versus 1866MHz of system memory on the MacBook 12” 2017.

Memory type and speed
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) - LPDDR3
2,133 MHz
MacBook 12” 2017 - LPDDR3
1,866 MHz
10% larger display

The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 13.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017.

Display size
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
13.3-inch
MacBook 12” 2017
12-inch

MacBook 12” 2017 Pros

Reasons that MacBook 12” 2017 is better than 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Newer manufacturing

2017 vs. 2016

About 33% lighter

MacBook 12” 2017 weighed 2.03 pounds, 33% lighter than the 3.02 pounds 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3).

Weight2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Pound
3.02 lbs.
2.03 lbs.
Kilogram
1.37 kg
0.92 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) and MacBook 12” 2017.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 16GB

Both laptops supports up to 16GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)
16 GB
MacBook 12” 2017
16 GB

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Price
Apple 2016 MacBook Pro Laptop with Core i7 3.3GHz (13 inch 16GB RAM 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
Apple 2016 MacBook Pro Laptop with Core i7 3.3GHz (13 inch 16GB RAM 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$469.97
Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed)
Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed)
By Apple
$437.93
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
2017 Apple MacBook Pro with 3.1GHz Intel Core i7 (15-inch, 16GB RAM, 1TB Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$558.99
$639.95 13% OFF
MacBook 12” 2017 Price
2017 Apple Macbook with 1.2GHz Intel Core m3 (12-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed)
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)
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)
Apple MacBook 12in Retina 2017 (Newest Version) 256GB SSD / 8GB RAM - Space Gray (Renewed)
By Apple
$379.97

Availability

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Released20162017
Release Date
  • Announced on October 27, 2016
  • Available on November 15, 2016
  • Announced on June 5, 2017
  • Available on June 7, 2017
Pricing
  • $1,799
    Intel Core i5 6267U | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $1,999
    Intel Core i5 6267U | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD
  • $1,299
    Intel Core m3-7Y32 | 8GB RAM | 256GB SSD
  • $1,599
    Intel Core m5-7Y54 | 8GB RAM | 512GB SSD
Applicable Models
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Four Thunderbolt 3 pors
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch Bar
  • 2016 MacBook Pro 13 with Touch ID
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Generations-

Exterior

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Dimensions11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm)11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm)
WeightStarting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg)Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g)
Colors
Space Gray Silver
Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold
Keyboard and TrackpadFull-size backlit keyboard with:
  • 64 (U.S.) or 65 (ISO) keys including 4 arrow keys
  • Touch Bar with integrated Touch ID sensor
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures
Full-size backlit keyboard with:
  • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Display

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Size13.3 Inches12 Inches
InfoRetina display
  • 13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2560-by-1600 native resolution at 227 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1680 by 1050
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1024 by 640
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color gamut (P3)
Retina display
  • 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
  • 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pixels per inch with support for millions of colors
  • 16:10 aspect ratio
  • Supported scaled resolutions:
    • 1440 by 900
    • 1280 by 800
    • 1024 by 640

Ports

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Image Source: Apple
Left (2)
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Left
Image Source: Apple
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
Right (3)
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports - Right
Image Source: Apple
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 3
    40 Gpbs, USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Charging, Displayport
One USB Type-C port with support for:
  • Charging
  • USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)
  • Native DisplayPort 1.2 video output
  • VGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately)
  • HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)

Internal Specs

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Processor
  1. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 2.90 → 3.30 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.10 → 3.50 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 28W
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-7Y32
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 3.00 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y54
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.20 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
  3. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75
    2 cores, 4 threads, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1050 MHz
  2. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
  3. 6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U
    Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
    48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
  1. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-7Y32
    Intel® HD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz
  2. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y54
    Intel® HD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 950 MHz
  3. 7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y75
    Intel® HD Graphics 615
    24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Memory
8GB
configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
8GB
Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage
256GB 512GB
configurable to 1TB SSD
256GB 512GB
PCIe-based onboard SSD.

Connectivity

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • 802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 wireless technologyBluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Battery

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Size49.2 Wh lithium‑polymer battery41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life
  • Up to 10 hours wireless web
  • Up to 10 hours Apple TV app movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
  • Up to 10 hours of wireless web
  • Up to 12 hours of iTunes movie playback
  • Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply61W USB‑C Power Adapter29W USB-C Power Adapter

Software

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
OSShipped with macOS SierraShipped with macOS High Sierra
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 Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player
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

Camera & Audio

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Camera720p FaceTime HD camera480p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
  • Stereo speakers with high dynamic range
  • Three microphones
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

Misc

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
Sensors
  • Ambient light sensor
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In the box
  • 13‑inch MacBook Pro
  • 61W USB‑C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
  • MacBook
  • 29W USB-C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
WarrantyYour 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.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. 
More
Video Support
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
  • One display with 5120-by-2880 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
  • Up to two displays with 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz at over a billion colors
Thunderbolt 3 digital video output
  • Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C
  • VGA, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)
Video Support
  • Intel HD Graphics 615
  • Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 4096-by-2304 resolution at 60Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors

Key Features

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017
At Glance
Released in Late
2016
16:10 WQXGA
13.3”
1600p 60Hz
Weight
3.02 lb
1.37 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-6567U
2C/4T, 3.30 → 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
753
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,761
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Graphics 550
48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
2133 MHz LPDDR3
2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) Ports
Released in Mid
2017
16:10 QHD
12”
1440p 60Hz
Weight
2.03 lb
0.92 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-7Y75
2C/4T, 1.30 → 3.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
714
Single Core
Geekbench 5
1,470
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® HD Graphics 615
24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
1866 MHz LPDDR3

Comparison Summary

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) vs. MacBook 12” 2017

Apple has released the MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3), a 13.3-inch machine, in late-2016. It is powered by up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-6567U with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. The laptop has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Graphics 550 (48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM, 300 → 1100 MHz).

On the other hand, we have the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017 was introduced by Apple about a year later in mid-2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with a boost clock speed up to 3.60 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® HD Graphics 615 (24 Execution Units, 300 → 1050 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)1
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U70894.02%
2
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U74598.94%
3
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U753100.00%
MacBook 12” 20171
7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-7Y3265887.38%
2
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y5467189.11%
3
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y7571494.82%
0753

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)1
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6267U1,64193.19%
2
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-6287U1,74298.92%
3
6th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-6567U1,761100.00%
MacBook 12” 20171
7th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-7Y321,42380.81%
2
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-7Y541,45782.74%
3
7th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-7Y751,47083.48%
01,761

The 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) has a 13.3-inch display which is slightly larger than the 12-inch MacBook 12” 2017. In addition, the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) weighs 3.02 lbs. about 48% heavier than the 2.03 lbs. MacBook 12” 2017. Moreover, measured at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59”, the 2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3) is considerably bulkier than the MacBook 12” 2017 at 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.52”.

2016 MacBook Pro 13 (4TB3)MacBook 12” 2017

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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