MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) – Technical Specifications

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) – Technical Specifications

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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 of wireless web3
  • Up to 12 hours of 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% non-condensing
  • 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

Accessibility features help people with disabilities use their new MacBook by supporting vision, hearing, motor skills, learning, and literacy.

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 valbywith ECMA-109

 Sound Power Level
A,m (B)
Sound Pressure Level
Operator Position
A,m (dB)
Idle1.2 (= 0.3)3
Wireless web1.2 (= 0.3)3
  1. A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
  2. 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. v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit upper limitightthe ed sound power level.
  5. The quantity, A,c (formerly called Ad) may be computed from the sum of A,m, and 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 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

  • 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

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MacBook has eco-friendly features:

  • Mercury-free mercury-frenetic-free display glass
  • BFR-free
  • PVC-free
  • Beryllium-free
  • Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold5

Apple and the Environment


  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
  2. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
  3.  In March 2017, Apple tested 12-inch MacBooks with 1.3GHz Intel Core i5, 512GB SSD, and 8GB RAM. Wirelessly browsing 25 popular websites at 75% brightness measures battery life. iTunes movie playback at 75% brightness measures battery life. The standby test measures battery life by putting a wirelessly connected, iCloud-signed-in system in standby mode with Safari and Mail running and all settings default.
  4. iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available on the Mac App Store. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID and a device compatible with each app’s OS version.
  5. MacBook achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the U.S. and Canada.
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