MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) - Technical Specifications
Finish
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
Configurable to 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cache; or 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache
1.3GHz
1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
Configurable to 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
Memory
8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Configurable to 16GB of memory
Storage
1.2GHz
256GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1
1.3GHz
512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1
Size and Weight
Height: 0.14–0.52 inch (0.35–1.31 cm)
Width: 11.04 inches (28.05 cm)
Depth: 7.74 inches (19.65 cm)
Weight: 2.03 pounds (0.92 kg)2
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: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 113° F (-25° to 45° C)
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
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Accessibility
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Features include:
VoiceOver
Zoom
Increase Contrast
Reduce Motion
Siri and Dictation
Switch Control
Closed Captions
Text to Speech
Built-in Apps4
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
Acoustic Performance
Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
Sound Power Level L W A,m (B) | Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L p A,m (dB) | |
---|---|---|
Idle | 1.2 (K V = 0.3) | 3 |
Wireless web | 1.2 (K V = 0.3) | 3 |
L W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
L p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)
K v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
The quantity, L W A,c (formerly called L W Ad) may be computed from the sum of L W A,m and K v.
The Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites.
Configuration tested: 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB memory, 512GB storage, Intel HD Graphics 615.
Accessories
Displays and Adapters
LG UltraFine 4K Display
USB-C to USB Adapter
USB-C to SD Card Reader
USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
30W USB-C Power Adapter
Power Adapter Extension Cable
World Travel Adapter Kit
Other Accessories
Magic Mouse 2
Magic Trackpad 2
Magic Keyboard
Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
USB-C to Lightning Cable
USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
AppleCare+ for Mac
In the Box
MacBook
30W USB-C Power Adapter
USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)
Configure to Order
Configure your MacBook to order with these options, only at apple.com.
1.2GHz model
1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache; or 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache
16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
1.3GHz model
1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache
16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
MacBook and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more about MacBook and the Environment
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
Apple and the Environment
Read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Testing conducted by Apple in March 2017 using preproduction 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5-based 12-inch MacBook systems with a 512GB SSD and 8GB of RAM. The wireless web test measures battery life by wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The iTunes movie playback test measures battery life by playing back HD 1080p content with display brightness set to 12 clicks from bottom or 75%. The standby test measures battery life by allowing a system, connected to a wireless network and signed in to an iCloud account, to enter standby mode with Safari and Mail applications launched and all system settings left at default. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See www.apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.
iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available on the Mac App Store. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID and a device that is compatible with the OS version required for each app.
MacBook achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the U.S. and Canada.