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MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m5 - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
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(54 reviews)
Customer reviews for "Obsolete" MacBook (2016,Intel)
Overall rating
3.8/53.8/554 verified reviewsRating details
Appearance
3.9/5
Overall performance
3.7/5
Packaging
4.2/5
Shipping
4.3/5
Reviews
Reviews
Lin E.
Verified purchaseReviewed 21/07/2022, United Kingdom.
5/5I’m happy with it so much 🥰🥰
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
Condition
Excellent
Purchased
11/07/2022
Mario R.
Verified purchaseReviewed 21/05/2022, United Kingdom.
5/5greT service, great product
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
Condition
Fair
Purchased
25/04/2022
Jeff F.
Verified purchaseReviewed 07/12/2023, United Kingdom.
5/5Great service, my Mac arrived a couple of days early, well packaged and as described. Will definitely use again.
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
Condition
Good
Purchased
17/11/2023
Daniel R.
Verified purchaseReviewed 07/09/2023, United Kingdom.
5/5The laptop was like brand-new. I am super happy everything works well
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m5 - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m5 - 8GB SSD 512 QWERTY - English
Condition
Good
Purchased
04/08/2023
Sueli A.
Verified purchaseReviewed 22/10/2022, United Kingdom.
4.8/5I chose good, and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the macbook
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
Condition
Good
Purchased
20/10/2022
Oyindamola D.
Verified purchaseReviewed 11/12/2023, United Kingdom.
4.6/5It’s great!
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
Condition
Fair
Purchased
25/11/2023
Odilon L.
Verified purchaseReviewed 23/11/2022, United Kingdom.
3.6/5It was not the color I saw on advert.It said gold but i received silver what is fine.But some keys on the keyboard does not work properly, specially M and Entry. This is dent behind the laptop.
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) - Core m3 - 8GB SSD 256 QWERTY - English
Condition
Fair
Purchased
06/10/2022
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Overall performance
Screen quality
Audiovisual
Early 2016Release Date
12Screen size (in)
2304 x 1440Resolution
512 GBStorage (GB)
8 GBMemory (GB)
SSDStorage type
NoTouch Bar
YesRetina
YesBluetooth
The MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) is a sleek and lightweight laptop designed for users who need portability without sacrificing display quality. Featuring a stunning Retina display and powered by an Intel Core m5 processor, this model is well-suited for everyday tasks such as browsing, document editing, and media consumption.
Key features:- Release Date: April 2016
- Display: 12-inch Retina display
- Processor: Intel Core m5 processor
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 515
- Memory: 8GB RAM
The MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) is ideal for students and professionals who require a highly portable device for basic productivity tasks. It’s particularly suited for those who value a lightweight laptop for web browsing, word processing, and streaming media. Its compact design makes it a great option for frequent travellers or anyone looking for a device that can easily fit in a bag.
Pros & Cons:| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Ultra-portable design | Limited performance for demanding applications |
| High-quality Retina display for vibrant visuals | Single USB-C port limits connectivity options |
Why refurbished?
Choosing a refurbished MacBook Retina 12-inch (2016) allows you to enjoy a lightweight laptop with an excellent display for everyday use. Each device is thoroughly tested to ensure it meets Back Market’s quality standards. Learn more about our quality standards.
- Release Date
- Early 2016
- Screen size (in)
- 12
- Resolution
- 2304 x 1440
- Storage (GB)
- 512 GB
- Memory (GB)
- 8 GB
- Storage type
- SSD
- Touch Bar
- No
- Retina
- Yes
- Bluetooth
- Yes
- Webcam
- Yes
- Microphone
- Yes
- Screen brightness
- 300 nits brightness
- HDMI output
- No
- Turbo Boost
- 2.7
- Processor
- Core m5-6Y54
- Microphone specifications
- Dual microphones
- Weight
- 920 g
- Pro-Motion
- No
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.0
- Speakers
- Stereo speakers
- True Tone
- No
- Depth
- 19.65 cm
- Colour
- Space Gray
- Maximum Operating System supported
- macOS Monterey (12)
- Touch ID
- No
- Year of Release
- 2016
- Processor speed (GHz)
- 1.2 GHz
- Compatible with latest Update
- No
- Front camera definition
- 480p
- Width
- 28.05 cm
- Wi-Fi technology
- Wi‑Fi 802.11ac
- Keyboard Language & Type
- QWERTY - English
- Manufacturer Ref
- A1534
- Webcam definition
- 480p
- USB-A port
- 0
- IPS
- Yes
- Screen type
- Retina display
- USB-C port
- 1
- MacBook architecture
- 64-bits
- Processor brand
- Intel
- Height
- 1.31 cm
- OS
- macOS
- Model
- MacBook
- Brand
- Apple
"Obsolete" MacBook (2016,Intel)
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