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MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) Specifications

Complete Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: 1.2GHz1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigur… Display: Retina display; 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2304-by-1440 … 1440 by 90012 Camera: 480p FaceTime camera
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Display
Retina display; 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2304-by-1440 resolution at 226 pi… · 1440 by 90012
Chip
1.2GHz1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigurable to 1.3GHz dual-core Intel…
Storage / Colors
256GB, 512GB · Rose Gold, Space Gray, Gold, Silver
Weight / OS
920 g · macOS

Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iFinish

  • Rose Gold
  • Space Gray
  • Gold
  • Silver

↔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

▣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 9001280 by 8001024 by 640
  • 1440 by 900
  • 1280 by 800
  • 1024 by 640

◉Camera

  • 480p FaceTime camera

⚡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

iCharging and Expansion

  • USB-C port with support for:ChargingUSB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5 Gbps)Native DisplayPort 1.2 video outputVGA output using USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter (sold separately)HDMI video output using USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter (sold separately)
  • 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)

iOperating 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 about latest operating system

iAccessibility

  • 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 about Accessibility
  • Features include:
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Text to Speech

iIn the Box

  • MacBook
  • 30W USB-C Power Adapter
  • USB-C Charge Cable (2 m)

iAccessories

  • 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

iAcoustic Performance

  • Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
  • Sound Power LevelL W A,m (B)Sound Pressure LevelOperator PositionL p A,m (dB)Idle1.2 (K V = 0.3)3Wireless web1.2 (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.

iAudio

  • Stereo speakers
  • Dual microphones
  • 3.5 mm headphone jack

iBuilt-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

iConfigure to Order

  • Configure your MacBook to order with these options, only at apple.com.
  • 1.2GHz model1.3GHz 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 cache16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
  • 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 model1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
  • 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB shared L3 cache

iElectrical 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

iGraphics 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

iKeyboard 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

iMacBook 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.

iMemory

  • 8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memoryConfigurable to 16GB of memory
  • Configurable to 16GB of memory

⚙Processor

  • 1.2GHz1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigurable 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
  • 1.2GHz 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
  • 1.3GHz1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.2GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigurable to 1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz, with 4MB L3 cache
  • 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

iStorage

  • 1.2GHz256GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1
  • 256GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1
  • 1.3GHz512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1
  • 512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD1

⌁Wireless

  • Wi-Fi802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
  • Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) FAQ

What is the display size of Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)?

Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) has Retina display; 12-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2304-by-1440 … with 1440 by 90012 resolution.

What chip does Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) use?

Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) uses 1.2GHz1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m3, Turbo Boost up to 3.0GHz, with 4MB L3 cacheConfigur….

What storage capacities are available for Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)?

Available storage capacities include 256GB, 512GB.