MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook 12” 2017 - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) and MacBook 12” 2017 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) features the 15W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core i5-6360U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-6660U with the boost speed up to 3.40 GHz. While the MacBook 12” 2017 features the 4.5W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core m3-7Y32 up to dual-core Intel Core i7-7Y75 with the boost speed up to 3.60 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) and the 12″ MacBook 12” 2017 , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook 12” 2017: Specs Comparison
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Released | 2016 | 2017 |
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Late 2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Dual Core Intel Core i5 (13 inch Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$524.99 |
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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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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MacBook 12” 2017 Price | ||
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2017 Apple MacBook Laptop with Core m3 (M3-7Y32) (12-inch, 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$499.00 |
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Apple MNYL2LL/A 12in MacBook, Retina, 1.3GHz Intel Core i5 Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS, Gold (Newest Version) (Renewed) By Apple
$599.00 |
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Apple MacBook MJY42LL/A 12in Laptop Retina Display 512GB, Space Gray - (Renewed) By Apple
$700.00 |
Display | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 12 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) | 11.04” x 7.74” x 0.14 - 0.52” (280.5 mm x 196.5 mm x 3.5 - 13.1 mm) |
Weight | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) | Starting at 2.03 pounds (920 g) |
Colors | Space GraySilver | SilverSpace GrayGoldRose Gold |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports charging, DisplayPort,Thunderbolt (40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s). | One USB Type-C port with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory | 8GB Configurable to 16GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Storage | 256GB configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD | 256GB512GB PCIe-based onboard SSD. |
Connectivity | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Size | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 41.4 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 29W USB-C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook 12” 2017 |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Shipped with macOS High Sierra |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewiTunesBooksApp StoreTime Machine |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook 12” 2017 |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 480p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook 12” 2017 |
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Warranty | 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. | 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. |
More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Late 2016 Apple MacBook Pro with 2.0GHz Dual Core Intel Core i5 (13 inch Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 256GB) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$524.99 |
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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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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MacBook 12” 2017 Price | ||
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2017 Apple MacBook Laptop with Core m3 (M3-7Y32) (12-inch, 8GB RAM, 256 GB SSD Storage) - Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$499.00 |
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Apple MNYL2LL/A 12in MacBook, Retina, 1.3GHz Intel Core i5 Dual Core Processor, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Mac OS, Gold (Newest Version) (Renewed) By Apple
$599.00 |
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Apple MacBook MJY42LL/A 12in Laptop Retina Display 512GB, Space Gray - (Renewed) By Apple
$700.00 |
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