MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016) - Technical Specifications

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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 900
  • 1280 by 800
  • 1024 by 640

Processor

• 1.1GHz
  1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core m3 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.2GHz) with 4MB L3 cache
  

Memory

• 8GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory

Storage

• 1.1GHz
  256GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage

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)

Graphics and Video Support

• Intel HD Graphics 515
• Dual display and video mirroring: simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 30Hz on an external display, both at millions of colors

Wireless

• Wi-Fi
  802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking; IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
• Bluetooth
  Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology

Charging and Expansion

• • 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)

Camera

• 480p FaceTime camera

Audio

• Stereo speakers
• Dual microphones
• 3.5 mm headphone jack 
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with remote and microphone

Keyboard and Trackpad

• Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) individual LED backlit keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys with 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

Battery and Power

• Up to 10 hours wireless web
• Up to 11 hours iTunes movie playback
• Up to 30 days of standby time
• Built-in 41.4-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• 29W USB-C Power Adapter; USB-C power port

Electrical 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

Operating System