MacBook Technical Specifications

Finish

Gold

Space Gray

Silver

Gold, Space Gray, 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 inch)

Width: 28.05 cm (11.04 inches)

Depth: 19.65 cm (7.74 inches)

Weight: 0.92 kg (2.03 pounds)2

28.05 cm
(11.04 inches)
19.65 cm
(7.74 inches) 0.35–1.31 cm
(0.14–0.52 inch)

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

30W 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 10,000 feet

Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Operating System

macOS

macOS is the operating system that powers everything you do on a Mac. macOS Mojave brings new features inspired by its most powerful users but designed for everyone. So you can get more out of every click. Learn more

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. Learn more

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
Safari
Mail
FaceTime
Messages
Maps
Stocks
Home
Voice Memos
Notes
Calendar
Contacts
Reminders
Photo Booth
Preview
iTunes
Books
App Store
Time Machine

Limited Warranty and Service

Your MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone technical support and a one-year limited warranty. For more information, click here.

In the Box

MacBook

30W 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 display
  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • BFR-free
  • PVC-free
  • Beryllium-free
  • Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold5