Finish
Rose Gold
Space Gray
Gold
Silver
Rose Gold
Space Gray
Gold
Silver
Display
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
Processor
1.2GHz
1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
1.3GHz
1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
Memory
8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage
256GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1
512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1
Size and Weight
Height: 0.35–1.31 cm (0.14‑0.52 inches)
Width: 28.05 cm (11.04 inches)
Depth: 19.65 cm (7.74 inches)
Weight: 0.92 kg (2.03 pounds)2
(11.04 inches)
(7.74 inches) 0.35–1.31 cm
(0.14–0.52 inches)
Graphics and 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
Wireless
Wi-Fi
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
Charging and Expansion
USB-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)
Camera
480p FaceTime camera
Audio
Stereo speakers
Dual microphones
3.5 mm headphone jack
Keyboard and Trackpad
Full-size 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
Battery and Power
Up to 10 hours wireless web3
Up to 12 hours iTunes movie playback3
Up to 30 days of standby time3
Built-in 41.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
29W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C power port
Electrical and Operating Requirements
Line voltage: 100V–240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C (50° to 95° F)
Storage temperature: –25° to 45° C (–13° to 113° F)
Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 meters (10,000 feet)
Maximum storage altitude: 4,500 meters (15,000 feet)
Maximum shipping altitude: 10,500 meters (35,000 feet)
Operating System
macOS High Sierra
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Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook. With built-in support for vision, hearing, physical and motor skills, and learning and literacy, you can create and do amazing things.
Features include:
- VoiceOver
- Zoom
- Increase Contrast
- Reduce Motion
- Dictation
- Switch Control
- Closed Captions
- Text to Speech
Built-in Apps4
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
In the Box
MacBook
29W USB-C Power Adapter
USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
MacBook and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact.
MacBook is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
- Mercury-free LED-backlit display
- Arsenic-free display glass
- BFR-free
- PVC-free
- Beryllium-free
- Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
- Meets ENERGY STAR Version 6.1 requirements
- Rated EPEAT Gold5