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MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)

Compared with the MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016), this model has Kaby Lake processors, with Core i5 and i7 options above the Core m3, and faster storage. Memory can reach 16 GB, twice the earlier limit. It has the second-generation butterfly keyboard. The case, 12-inch Retina screen and single USB-C port did not change.

Model number
A1534
Model identifier
MacBook10,1
EMC number
3099
Released
Mid 2017
Support status
Vintage
Order numbers
MRQN2LL/A, MNYF2LL/A, MNYH2LL/A, MNYK2LL/A, MNYM2LL/A, MRQP2LL/A, MNYG2LL/A, MNYJ2LL/A, MNYL2LL/A, MNYN2LL/A

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11 configurations

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Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
1.2 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD, Gold, MRQN2LL/A MRQN2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,299
1.2 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD, Space Gray MNYF2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,299
1.2 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD, Silver MNYH2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,299
1.2 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD, Gold, MNYK2LL/A MNYK2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,299
1.2 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD, Rose Gold MNYM2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,299
1.3 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD, Gold, MRQP2LL/A MRQP2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,599
1.3 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD, Space Gray MNYG2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,599
1.3 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD, Silver MNYJ2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,599
1.3 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD, Gold, MNYL2LL/A MNYL2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,599
1.3 GHz Core i5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD, Rose Gold MNYN2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,599
1.4 GHz Core i7, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD BTO 2 Intel HD Graphics 615 US$1,549, US$1,749

Specs

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Changes with the configuration

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number, changes with the configuration
MRQN2LL/A
MNYF2LL/A
MNYH2LL/A
MNYK2LL/A
MNYM2LL/A
MRQP2LL/A
MNYG2LL/A
MNYJ2LL/A
MNYL2LL/A
MNYN2LL/A
BTO
Model identifier
MacBook10,1
EMC number, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
3099
3099
3099
3099
— Not on this configuration
3099
3099
3099
3099
3099
Color, changes with the configuration
Gold
Space Gray
Silver
Gold
Rose Gold
Gold
Space Gray
Silver
Gold
Rose Gold
— Not on this configuration
Introduced
5 June 2017
Discontinued
9 July 2019
Original price, changes with the configuration
US$1,299
US$1,299
US$1,299
US$1,299
US$1,299
US$1,599
US$1,599
US$1,599
US$1,599
US$1,599
US$1,549, US$1,749

Processor

Processor, changes with the configuration
Core m3
Core m3
Core m3
Core m3
Core m3
Core i5
Core i5
Core i5
Core i5
Core i5
Core i7
Part number, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
m3-7Y32
m3-7Y32
m3-7Y32
m3-7Y32
— Not on this configuration
i5-7Y54
i5-7Y54
i5-7Y54
i5-7Y54
i7-7Y75
Speed, changes with the configuration
1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz
1.2 GHz
1.3 GHz
1.3 GHz
1.3 GHz
1.3 GHz
1.3 GHz
1.4 GHz
Turbo Boost, changes with the configuration
3.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.0 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.2 GHz
3.6 GHz
Build-to-order speeds, changes with the configuration
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
1.4 GHz
— Not on this configuration
Cores
2
Architecture
64-Bit
System bus, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
4 GT/s OPI
4 GT/s OPI
4 GT/s OPI
4 GT/s OPI
— Not on this configuration
4 GT/s OPI
4 GT/s OPI
4 GT/s OPI
4 GT/s OPI
4 GT/s OPI
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
— Not on this configuration
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
16 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
LPDDR3 SDRAM
LPDDR3 SDRAM
LPDDR3 SDRAM
LPDDR3 SDRAM
— Not on this configuration
LPDDR3 SDRAM
LPDDR3 SDRAM
LPDDR3 SDRAM
LPDDR3 SDRAM
LPDDR3 SDRAM
Minimum speed, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
1866 MHz
1866 MHz
1866 MHz
1866 MHz
— Not on this configuration
1866 MHz
1866 MHz
1866 MHz
1866 MHz
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 615
Graphics memory type
Integrated
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display, changes with the configuration
— Not on this configuration
4096×2304
4096×2304
4096×2304
4096×2304
— Not on this configuration
4096×2304
4096×2304
4096×2304
4096×2304
4096×2304

Display

Screen size
12-inch
Aspect ratio
16:10 Widescreen
Resolution
2304×1440
Camera
Built-in FaceTime (640×480)

Storage

Standard storage, changes with the configuration
256 GB SSD
256 GB SSD
256 GB SSD
256 GB SSD
256 GB SSD
512 GB SSD
512 GB SSD
512 GB SSD
512 GB SSD
512 GB SSD
256 GB SSD, 512 GB SSD
Drive
Flash Storage (SSD)
Drive speed
1151/1544 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
Onboard (PCIe 3.0 ×2)

Optical

Optical drive
None

Ports

Thunderbolt
None
USB
USB-A 3.0 (5 Gbit/s)
FireWire
None
Video out
None
Infrared receiver
None
Security slot
None

Expansion

Expansion slots
None

Networking

Ethernet
None
Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.2

Audio

Microphone
2 (Built-in)
Audio in
None
Audio out
3.5mm Headphone
Headphone jacks
1

Battery and power

Battery
Built-in
Battery technology
Lithium-polymer
Battery capacity
41.4‑watt‑hour
Battery life
10-12 hours
Power supply
External adapter
Power adapter
30W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable
Line voltage
100-240V AC

Physical

Form factor
Notebook
Size (H × W × D)
.14-.52 × 11.04 × 7.74 in
Weight
2.03 lb

Software

Operating system at launch
macOS 10.12.5 (16F2073)
Latest macOS
macOS 13.x
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
8 (64-Bit)
Latest Windows
10 (64-Bit)
Firmware
EFI

In the box

Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

Specs from Beetstech's device records. Something wrong? Tell us.