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MacBook 12” 2016 specs, features, and analysis

Here's what you need to know about MacBook 12” 2016 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.

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Availability	MacBook 12” 2016
Released	2016
Release Date	Announced on April 19, 2016 Available on April 19, 2016
Pricing	$1,299 Intel Core m3-6Y30 \| 8GB RAM \| 256GB SSD $1,599 Intel Core m5-6Y54 \| 8GB RAM \| 512GB SSD

MacBook 12” 2016 Price
	Apple Early 2016 MacBook with 1.3GHz Intel Core m7 (12 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $375.00	See at Amazon
	2017 Apple Macbook with 1.2GHz Intel Core m3 (12-inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple $353.00	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook MF865LL/A 12-inch Laptop with Retina Display 512GB, Silver - (Renewed) By Apple $414.98	See at Amazon
	Apple MacBook 12in Laptop w/ Retina Display 1.2GHz Core M, (MJY42LL/A), 8GB Memory, 512GB Solid State Drive, Space Gray (Space Gray)(Renewed) By Apple $362.53 $381.51 5% OFF	See at Amazon
	Apple Macbook Retina Display 12 Inch Core M-5Y31 1.1GHz 8GB RAM 256GB SSD (Renewed) By Apple $330.99	See at Amazon

Exterior	MacBook 12” 2016
Dimensions	11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm)
Weight	Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g)
Colors	Silver Space Gray Gold Rose Gold
Keyboard and Trackpad	Full-size backlit keyboard with: 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys with 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	MacBook 12” 2016
Size	12 Inches
Info	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	MacBook 12” 2016
Ports	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	MacBook 12” 2016
Processor	6th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 2 cores, 4 threads, 0.90 → 2.20 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m5-6Y54 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.10 → 2.70 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m7-6Y75 2 cores, 4 threads, 1.20 → 3.10 GHz, 4MB SmartCache, 4.5W
Geekbench 5 Single Core MacBook 12” 20161 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-6Y3046572.77% 2 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m5-6Y5458190.92% 3 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m7-6Y75639100.00% 0639 Geekbench 5 Multi-Core MacBook 12” 20161 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-6Y301,05876.12% 2 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m5-6Y541,29593.17% 3 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m7-6Y751,390100.00% 01,390
Integrated Graphics	6th Gen Intel® Core™ m3-6Y30 Intel® HD Graphics 515 24 Execution Units, 300 → 850 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m5-6Y54 Intel® HD Graphics 515 24 Execution Units, 300 → 900 MHz 6th Gen Intel® Core™ m7-6Y75 Intel® HD Graphics 515 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz
Memory	8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage	256GB 512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage.

Connectivity	MacBook 12” 2016
Wi-Fi	802.11ac Wi‑Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Battery	MacBook 12” 2016
Size	41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery
Battery Life	Up to 10 hours of wireless web Up to 11 hours of iTunes movie playback Up to 30 days of standby time
Power Supply	29W USB-C Power Adapter

Software	MacBook 12” 2016
OS	Shipped with OS X El Capitan
Built-in Apps	Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Safari Mail Messages FaceTime Calendar Notes App Store iTunes iBooks Maps Contacts Reminders

Camera & Audio	MacBook 12” 2016
Camera	480p FaceTime HD camera
Audio	Stereo speakers Dual microphones 3.5 mm headphone jack Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Misc	MacBook 12” 2016
In the box	MacBook 29W USB-C Power Adapter USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
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.
More	Video Support Intel HD Graphics 515 Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 30Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors

Key Features	MacBook 12” 2016
At Glance	Released in Early 2016 16:10 QHD 12” 1440p 60Hz Weight 2.03 lb 0.92 kg Up to Intel Core m7-6Y75 2C/4T, 1.20 → 3.10 GHz Geekbench 5 639 Single Core Geekbench 5 1,390 Multi-Core With integrated Intel® HD Graphics 515 24 Execution Units, 300 → 1000 MHz 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3

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Our analysis and reviews

What we like

Reasons to like about MacBook 12” 2016.

According to Apple, the MacBook 12” 2016 lasts up to 11 hours of battery life.

Up to 10 hours of wireless web
Up to 11 hours of iTunes movie playback
Up to 30 days of standby time

What we don't like

Reasons not to like about MacBook 12” 2016.

MacBook 12” 2016 has soldered storage, and there are no M.2 slots for expansion. Learn more

Storage Slots	MacBook 12” 2016
M.2	0 - Onboard

The memory on MacBook 12” 2016 is soldered to the motherboard, and there is no additional RAM slot for expansion. Since you can't change or add more RAM after you buy, you want to make sure you pick the configuration with the right amount of memory at the initial purchase. Learn more

Memory	MacBook 12” 2016
Slots	0 - Onboard
Type	LPDDR3
Speed	1866 MHz