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MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)

The MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 9 March 2015 and sold until April 2016. It has a 12-inch display at 2304×1440. It came in 7 configurations, with a 1.1 GHz, 1.2 GHz or 1.3 GHz Core M processor, 8 GB of memory and 256 GB SSD or 512 GB SSD of storage.

Model number
A1534
Model identifier
MacBook8,1
EMC number
2746
Released
Early 2015
Support status
Obsolete
Order numbers
MF855LL/A, MJY32LL/A, MK4M2LL/A, MF865LL/A, MJY42LL/A, MK4N2LL/A

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7 configurations

Choose a configuration to see its processor, memory, graphics and storage.

Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
1.1 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD MF855LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 5300 US$1,299
1.1 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD MJY32LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 5300 US$1,299
1.1 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD MK4M2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 5300 US$1,299
1.2 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD MF865LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 5300 US$1,599
1.2 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD MJY42LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 5300 US$1,599
1.2 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD MK4N2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 5300 US$1,599
1.3 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD BTO 2 Intel HD Graphics 5300 US$1,549, US$1,749

1.1 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MF855LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook8,1
EMC number
2746
Color
Silver
Introduced
9 March 2015
Discontinued
19 April 2016
Original price
US$1,299
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core M
Part number
M-5Y31
Speed
1.1 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.4 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type
LPDDR3 onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5300
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
3840×2160
Video out
None

Storage

Standard storage
256 GB SSD
Drive speed
451.7/738.2 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 (Onboard)
Host controller
NVMe

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.10.2 (14C2061)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.1 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MJY32LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook8,1
EMC number
2746
Color
Space Gray
Introduced
9 March 2015
Discontinued
19 April 2016
Original price
US$1,299
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core M
Part number
M-5Y31
Speed
1.1 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.4 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type
LPDDR3 onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5300
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
3840×2160
Video out
None

Storage

Standard storage
256 GB SSD
Drive speed
451.7/738.2 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 (Onboard)
Host controller
NVMe

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.10.2 (14C2061)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.1 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MK4M2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook8,1
EMC number
2746
Color
Gold
Introduced
9 March 2015
Discontinued
19 April 2016
Original price
US$1,299
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core M
Part number
M-5Y31
Speed
1.1 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.4 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type
LPDDR3 onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5300
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
3840×2160
Video out
None

Storage

Standard storage
256 GB SSD
Drive speed
451.7/738.2 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 (Onboard)
Host controller
NVMe

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.10.2 (14C2061)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.2 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MF865LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook8,1
EMC number
2746
Color
Silver
Introduced
9 March 2015
Discontinued
19 April 2016
Original price
US$1,599
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core M
Part number
M-5Y51
Speed
1.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.6 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type
LPDDR3 onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5300
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
3840×2160
Video out
None

Storage

Standard storage
512 GB SSD
Drive speed
451.7/738.2 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 (Onboard)
Host controller
NVMe

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.10.2 (14C2061)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.2 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MJY42LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook8,1
EMC number
2746
Color
Space Gray
Introduced
9 March 2015
Discontinued
19 April 2016
Original price
US$1,599
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core M
Part number
M-5Y51
Speed
1.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.6 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type
LPDDR3 onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5300
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
3840×2160
Video out
None

Storage

Standard storage
512 GB SSD
Drive speed
451.7/738.2 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 (Onboard)
Host controller
NVMe

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.10.2 (14C2061)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.2 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MK4N2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook8,1
EMC number
2746
Color
Gold
Introduced
9 March 2015
Discontinued
19 April 2016
Original price
US$1,599
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core M
Part number
M-5Y51
Speed
1.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.6 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type
LPDDR3 onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5300
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
3840×2160
Video out
None

Storage

Standard storage
512 GB SSD
Drive speed
451.7/738.2 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 (Onboard)
Host controller
NVMe

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.10.2 (14C2061)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.3 GHz Core M, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
BTO
Model identifier
MacBook8,1
EMC number
2746
Introduced
9 March 2015
Discontinued
19 April 2016
Original price
US$1,549, US$1,749
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core M
Part number
M-5Y71
Speed
1.3 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.9 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel Direct Media Interface (DMI 2.0) at 5 GT/s
Socket
Soldered
L1 cache
32 KB/32 KB ×2
L2/L3 cache
256 KB ×2, 4 MB (on-chip)
FPU
Integrated

Memory

Standard
8 GB
Maximum
8 GB
Built in
8 GB
Slots
None
Type
LPDDR3 onboard memory PC3-12800 (1600 MHz)
Minimum speed
1600 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5300
Graphics memory type
Integrated
Video memory
1.5 GB
Maximum video memory
1.5 GB
External displays
Dual/Mirroring
Largest external display
3840×2160
Video out
None

Storage

Standard storage
256 GB SSD, 512 GB SSD
Drive speed
451.7/738.2 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 2.0 ×4 (Onboard)
Host controller
NVMe

Optical

Optical drive
None

Wireless and expansion

Wi-Fi
802.11ac
Bluetooth
4.0
Expansion slots
None
Expansion bays
None

In the box

Operating system at launch
OS X 10.10.2 (14C2061)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

Shared by every configuration

Display

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

Ports

Thunderbolt
None
USB
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (5 Gbit/s)
FireWire
None
Mini DisplayPort
None
Security slot
None

Networking

Ethernet
None
Modem
None

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
39.7‑watt‑hour
Battery life
9-10 hours
Backup battery
None
Power supply
External adapter
Power adapter
29W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C Charge Cable

Physical

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

Platform

Architecture
64-Bit
Firmware
EFI

Software

Latest macOS
macOS 11.x
Mac OS 9
None
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
8 (64-Bit)
Latest Windows
10 (64-Bit)

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