The Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch 2016 with Two Thunderbolt 3 ports is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2016 to 2017 as part of the MacBook Pro computers. The computer has been introduced on October 27, 2016, and its price started at $1499.
The all-new MacBook Pro features a 2.0 GHz Intel Core i5 or 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 processor, a 13.3″ high-resolution LED-Backlit Retina Display, a new aluminum unibody case in two colors; Silver and Space Gray, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM, 256 GB or 512 GB flash drive, Bluetooth 4.2, two USB-C 3.1 (Thunderbolt 3) ports, FaceTime HD camera, totally new illuminated keyboard with the butterfly mechanism, ambient light sensor, Multi-Touch trackpad with Force Touch technology, and 1.5 GB Intel Iris Graphics 540 in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on June 5, 2017.
Today MacBook Pro 13-inch 2016 with Two Thunderbolt 3 ports is 6 years old!
MacBook Pro 13-inch 2016 with Two Thunderbolt 3 ports Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | October 27, 2016 |
| Discontinued | June 5, 2017 |
| Model Identifier | MacBookPro13,1 |
| Model Number | A1708 |
| EMC | 2978 |
| Order Number | MLUQ2LL/A (Silver) MLL42LL/A (Space Gray) |
| Original Price | $1,499 $1,799 |
| Colors | Silver aluminum Space Gray aluminum |
| Weight | 3.02 Ibs. 1.369 KG |
| Dimensions | 0.59” H x 11.97” W x 8.36” D 1.49 cm H x 30.4 cm W x 21.23 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core i5 6360U “Skylake” (2.0 GHz) Intel Core i7 6660U “Skylake” (2.4 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 2.0 GHz 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Processor Speed | Up to 3.1 GHz (2.0 GHz) Up to 3.4 GHz (2.4 GHz) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | Intel On-Package Interface (OPI) at 4 GT/s |
| Cache | 4 MB shared L3 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 256 GB (SSD) 512 GB (SSD) 1 TB (SSD) |
| Media | None |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 8 GB integrated memory PC3-14900 DDR3L 1866 MHz 16 GB integrated memory PC3-14900 DDR3L 1866 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ high-resolution LED-backlit glossy widescreen Retina Display |
| Pixel Density | 227 ppi |
| Brightness | 500 cd/m2 |
| Color Gamut | Wide color gamut P3 |
| Resolutions | 1024 x 640 1440 x 900 1680 x 1050 2560 x 1600 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Intel Iris Graphics 540 |
| Graphics Memory | Up to 1.5 GB DDR3 shared from main memory |
| Display Connection | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Display Support | One display with 5120 x 2880 pixels at 60 Hz Up to two displays with 4096 x 2304 pixels at 60 Hz |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| External Resolution | Up to 5120 x 2880 pixels at 60 Hz |
| Camera | FaceTime HD (720p) |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Hard Drive Interface | 8.0 GT/s NVMe PCIe x4 |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
| Ethernet | None |
| Modem | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Infrared | None |
| FireWire | None |
| USB | 2 – Thunderbolt ports with support USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Up to 10 Gbps) |
| Thunderbolt | 2 – Thunderbolt 3 (Up to 40 Gbps) |
| Audio In | 2 – Microphones |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm headphone jack 2 – Speakers |
| Display | Thunderbolt |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | None |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Full-size backlit keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad with Force Touch |
Software
| Original OS | macOS 10.12 |
| Maximum OS | macOS 12.6 |
| Firmware | Intel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Power Nap | Supported |
| Handoff | Supported |
| Unlock with Apple Watch | Supported with macOS Sierra (Apple Watch (1st generation), Apple Watch Series 1, and Apple Watch Series 2) macOS High Sierra or later (Apple Watch Series 3 or later) |
| Bundled Software | macOS 10.12 iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote |
Power
| System Battery | 54.5 W Lithium-Polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 30 days |
| Maximum Battery Cycles | 1000 |
| Maximum Continuous Power | Unknown |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
| Power Adapter | 61 W USB-C Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports): Technical Specifications
