MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015) - Technical Specifications

Finish

• Silver

• Gold

• Space Gray

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 M processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.4GHz) with 4MB shared L3 cache

  • Configurable to 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz) with 4MB shared L3 cache.

• 1.2GHz

  • 1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz) with 4MB shared L3 cache

  • Configurable to 1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.9GHz) with 4MB shared L3 cache.

Memory

• 8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory

Storage

• 1.1GHz

  • 256GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage¹

• 1.2GHz

  • 512GB PCIe-based onboard flash storage¹

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)²

Graphics and Video Support

• Intel HD Graphics 5300

• Dual display and video mirroring: Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display and up to 3840 by 2160 pixels 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

• USB-C port with support for:

  • 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 9 hours wireless web³

• Up to 10 hours iTunes movie playback³

• Up to 30 days of standby time³

• Built-in 39.7-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

OS X El Capitan

Engineered to take full advantage of your Mac hardware, OS X El Capitan is designed to be as easy to use as it is beautiful to look at. It comes with an amazing collection of apps you'll use — and love — every day. And it enables your Mac and iOS devices to work wonderfully together. 

Built-in Apps⁴

• Photos

• iMovie

• GarageBand

• Pages

• Numbers

• Keynote

• Safari

• Mail

• Messages

• FaceTime

• Calendar

• Notes

• App Store

• iTunes

• iBooks

• Maps

• Contacts

• Reminders