MacBook 12” 2016 vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook 12” 2016 and MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook 12” 2016 features the 4.5W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core m3-6Y30 up to dual-core Intel Core m7-6Y75 with the boost speed up to 3.10 GHz. While the MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) features the 15W 7th Generation Intel Kaby Lake dual-core Intel Core i5-7360U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-7660U with the boost speed up to 4.00 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 12″ MacBook 12” 2016 and the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook 12” 2016 vs. MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3): Specs Comparison
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Availability | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Released | 2016 | 2017 |
Release Info |
| Announced on June 5th, 2017 |
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MacBook 12” 2016 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook (MMGL2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Rose Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$498.99 |
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Apple MacBook MLH72LL/A 12-Inch Laptop with Retina Display, Space Gray, 256 GB (Renewed) By Apple
$383.90 |
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Apple MacBook (MLHE2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Champagne Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$349.99 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter By Apple
$59.00 |
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
Display | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size | 12 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Dimensions | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
Colors | SilverSpace GrayGoldRose Gold | Space GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Full-size backlit keyboard with:
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | One USB Type-C port with support for:
| 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports charging, DisplayPort,Thunderbolt (40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s). |
Internal Specs | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Memory | 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage. | 128GB256GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Size | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 29W USB-C Power Adapter | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
OS | Shipped with OS X El Capitan | Shipped with macOS Sierra |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSafariMailMessagesFaceTimeCalendarNotesApp StoreiTunesiBooksMapsContactsReminders | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
Camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook 12” 2016 | MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) |
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Warranty | Limited Warranty and Service Your MacBook comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2275. | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | Video Support
| Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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MacBook 12” 2016 Price | ||
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Apple MacBook (MMGL2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Rose Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$498.99 |
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Apple MacBook MLH72LL/A 12-Inch Laptop with Retina Display, Space Gray, 256 GB (Renewed) By Apple
$383.90 |
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Apple MacBook (MLHE2LL/A) 256GB 12-inch Retina Display (2016) Intel Core M3 Tablet - Champagne Gold (Renewed) By Apple
$349.99 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2017, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple MacBook Pro Retina MF843LL/A 13” Laptop, 3.1GHz Intel Core i7, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, macOS 10.14 Mojave (Renewed) By Apple
$429.00 |
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Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter By Apple
$59.00 |
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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