The Apple MacBook Retina 12-inch Early 2016 is a notebook computer that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple from 2016 to 2017 as part of the MacBook computers. The computer has been introduced on April 19, 2016, and its price started at $1299.
The new Macbook features a 1.1 GHz Intel Core M3 or 1.2 GHz Intel Core M5 or 1.3 GHz Intel Core M7 processor, 12″ high-resolution Retina LED-backlit IPS glossy widescreen Display, aluminum unibody case in four colors; Space Gray, Silver, Gold, and Rose Gold, 8 GB of RAM, 256 GB or 512 GB of flash memory, built-in Bluetooth 4.0, FaceTime camera, ambient light sensor, individual LED-backlit keys, USB-C port, Multi-Touch trackpad with Force Touch technology, and integrated 1.5 GB Intel HD Graphics 515 graphics in the base model.
This MacBook has been discontinued on June 5, 2017.
Today MacBook Retina 12-inch Early 2016 is 8 years old!
MacBook Retina 12-inch Early 2016 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | April 18, 2016 |
| Discontinued | June 5, 2017 |
| Model Identifier | MacBook9,1 |
| Model Number | A1534 |
| EMC | 2991 |
| Order Number | MLH72LL/A (1.1 GHz / 256 GB / Space Gray) MLHA2LL/A (1.1 GHz / 256 GB / Silver) MLHE2LL/A (1.1 GHz / 256 GB / Gold) MMGL2LL/A (1.1 GHz / 256 GB / Rose Gold) MLH82LL/A (1.2 GHz / 512 GB / Space Gray) MLHC2LL/A (1.2 GHz / 512 GB / Silver) MLHF2LL/A (1.2 GHz / 512 GB / Gold) MMGM2LL/A (1.2 GHz / 512 GB / Rose Gold) |
| Original Price | $1,299 $1,549 $1,599 $1,749 |
| Colors | Space Gray Silver Gold Rose Gold |
| Weight | 2.03 Ibs. 920 Grams |
| Dimensions | 0.14 – 0.52” H x 11.04” W x 7.74” D 0.35 – 1.32 cm H x 28.04 cm W x 19.65 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Intel Core M3 M-6Y30 “Skylake” (1.1 GHz) Intel Core M5 M-6Y54 “Skylake” (1.2 GHz) Intel Core M7 M-6Y75 “Skylake” (1.3 GHz) |
| Processor Speed | 1.1 GHz 1.2 GHz 1.3 GHz |
| Maximum Processor Speed | Up to 2.2 GHz (1.1 GHz) Up to 2.7 GHz (1.2 GHz) Up to 3.1 GHz (1.3 GHz) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 2 |
| System Bus | On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 GT/s |
| Cache | 4 MB shared L3 |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD |
| Media | None |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 8 GB LPDDR3 PC3-12800 1600 MHz |
| Maximum Memory | 8 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
| Interleaving Support | Yes |
Display
| Built-in Display | 13.3″ high-resolution Retina LED-backlit IPS glossy widescreen Display |
| Pixel Density | 226 ppi |
| Brightness | Unknown |
| Resolutions | 1024 x 640 1280 x 800 1440 x 900 2304 x 1440 (native) |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Intel HD Graphics 515 |
| Graphics Memory | Up to 1.5 GB DDR3 SDRAM shared from main memory |
| Display Connection | 1 – USB 3.1 |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| Display Support | Support for up to Two Thunderbolt displays |
| External Resolution | Up to 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 Hz Up to 4096 x 2160 pixels at 24 Hz |
| Camera | FaceTime camera |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Hard Drive Interface | 1 – 8.0 GT/s NVMe PCIe x4 |
| Bays | None |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac |
| Ethernet | None |
| Modem | None |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Infrared | None |
| USB | 1 – USB 3.1 (Up to 5 Gbps) |
| Thunderbolt | None |
| Audio In | 2 – Microphones |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog output jack 2 – Speakers |
| Display | 1 – USB 3.1 |
| Security Slot | None |
Sensors
| Motion Sensor | None |
| Liquid Sensor | Liquid Contact Indicators (LCI) |
Keyboard and trackpad
| Keyboard | Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad with Force Touch |
Software
| Original OS | OS X 10.11.4 |
| 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 | OS X 10.11 iPhoto iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote |
Power
| System Battery | Integrated 41.4 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 | 29 W USB-C Power Adapter |
References:
Apple Support – MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016): Technical Specifications
