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
• 29W 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 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. Learn more

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
• Notes
• Calendar
• Contacts
• Reminders
• Photo Booth
• Preview
• iTunes
• iBooks
• 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

1. L _W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
2. L _p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
3. 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)
4. K _v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
5. The quantity, L _W A,c (formerly called L_WAd) may be computed from the sum of L _W A,m and K _v.
6. The Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites.
7. 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 Digital AV Multiport Adapter
• USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter
• Power Adapter Extension Cable

AirPort and Wireless

• AirPort Extreme
• AirPort Express
• AirPort Time Capsule

Other Accessories

• Magic Mouse 2
• Magic Trackpad 2
• Magic Keyboard
• Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
• World Travel Adapter Kit
• USB-C to Lightning Cable
• USB-C Charge Cable
• 29W USB-C Power Adapter
• AppleCare+ for Mac

In the Box

• MacBook
• 29W 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

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 Version 6.1 requirements
• Rated EPEAT Gold⁵

Apple and the Environment
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.

Apple GiveBack
Letting go of your old Mac is easy with Apple GiveBack. If it’s in good shape, you can trade it in for Apple Store credit. If it’s not eligible for credit, we’ll recycle it responsibly at no cost to you. Good for you. Good for the planet.
See how it works

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1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
2. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
3. 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/batteries for more information.
4. 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.
5. MacBook achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the U.S. and Canada.