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MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)

The MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016) is a notebook that Apple introduced on 19 April 2016 and sold until June 2017. It has a 12-inch display at 2304×1440. It came in 9 configurations, with a 1.1 GHz, 1.2 GHz or 1.3 GHz Core m3, Core m5 or Core m7 processor, 8 GB of memory and 256 GB SSD or 512 GB SSD of storage.

Model number
A1534
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Released
Early 2016
Support status
Obsolete
Order numbers
MLH72LL/A, MLHA2LL/A, MLHE2LL/A, MMGL2LL/A, MLH82LL/A, MLHC2LL/A, MLHF2LL/A, MMGM2LL/A

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9 configurations

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

Configuration Order number Cores Graphics Original price
1.1 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD MLH72LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,299
1.1 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD MLHA2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,299
1.1 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD MLHE2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,299
1.1 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD MMGL2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,299
1.2 GHz Core m5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD MLH82LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,599
1.2 GHz Core m5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD MLHC2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,599
1.2 GHz Core m5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD MLHF2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,599
1.2 GHz Core m5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD MMGM2LL/A 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,599
1.3 GHz Core m7, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD BTO 2 Intel HD Graphics 515 US$1,549, US$1,749

1.1 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MLH72LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Color
Space Gray
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,299
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m3
Part number
m3-6Y30
Speed
1.1 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.2 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.1 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MLHA2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Color
Silver
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,299
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m3
Part number
m3-6Y30
Speed
1.1 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.2 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.1 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MLHE2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Color
Gold
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,299
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m3
Part number
m3-6Y30
Speed
1.1 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.2 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.1 GHz Core m3, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MMGL2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Color
Rose Gold
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,299
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m3
Part number
m3-6Y30
Speed
1.1 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.2 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.2 GHz Core m5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MLH82LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Color
Space Gray
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,599
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m5
Part number
m5-6Y54
Speed
1.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.7 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.2 GHz Core m5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MLHC2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Color
Silver
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,599
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m5
Part number
m5-6Y54
Speed
1.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.7 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.2 GHz Core m5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MLHF2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Color
Gold
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,599
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m5
Part number
m5-6Y54
Speed
1.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.7 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.2 GHz Core m5, 8 GB, 512 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
MMGM2LL/A
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Color
Rose Gold
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,599
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m5
Part number
m5-6Y54
Speed
1.2 GHz
Turbo Boost
2.7 GHz
Build-to-order speeds
1.3 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
Keyboard
Full-size
Mouse or trackpad
Trackpad (Force Touch)

1.3 GHz Core m7, 8 GB, 256 GB SSD

Overview

Variant
Retina
Order number
BTO
Model identifier
MacBook9,1
EMC number
2991
Introduced
19 April 2016
Discontinued
5 June 2017
Original price
US$1,549, US$1,749
Weight
2.03 lb

Processor

Processor
Core m7
Part number
m7-6Y75
Speed
1.3 GHz
Turbo Boost
3.1 GHz
Cores
2
Processors
1
System bus
Intel On Package Interface (OPI) at 4 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 SDRAM
Minimum speed
1866 MHz

Graphics

Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 515
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
845/947 MB/s
Drive size
Soldered
Interface
PCIe 3.0 ×2 (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 10.11.4 (15E2066)
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
41.4‑watt‑hour
Battery life
Up to 11 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 12.x
Mac OS 9
None
Windows
Boot/Virtualization
Earliest Windows
8 (64-Bit)
Latest Windows
10 (64-Bit)

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