MacBook Pro Late 2016 13" (Touch Bar)

MacBook Pro Late 2016 13" (Touch Bar)

MacBook Pro

Discontinued
Released: October 27, 2016Discontinued on: June 5, 2017
United States: 1799Japan: 178800

Overview

The MacBook Pro "Core i5" 2.9 13-Inch (Late 2016 Retina Display, Touch Bar, Four Thunderbolt 3 Ports) is driven by a 14 nm, 6th Generation "Skylake" 2.9 GHz Intel "Core i5" processor (6267U). This CPU has dual independent cores on a single silicon chip, a 4 MB shared L3 cache, 8 GB of onboard 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (upgradable to 16 GB only at purchase), 256 GB or 512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage, and an integrated Intel Iris Graphics 550 processor that shares system memory.


This notebook also features an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam, a slim, backlit "second generation" butterfly mechanism keyboard with an integrated new "Touch Bar." This touch-sensitive control replaces traditional function keys, adapts to different applications, and provides Touch ID login. It also has a large "Force Touch" trackpad.


Additionally, it boasts a high-resolution 13.3-inch LED-backlit widescreen 2560x1600 (227 ppi, 500 nits) "Retina" display and an integrated battery offering an estimated 10 hours of use.


Available in silver or a darker "Space Gray" aluminum, this notebook weighs just over 3 pounds (1.37 kg). Connectivity includes 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, four "Thunderbolt 3" ports (USB-C), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.


Compared to its predecessor, this model introduces a completely new, thinner external housing available in an additional color. It features the aforementioned "Touch Bar" and a larger trackpad, but swaps a variety of ports for just four Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone jack. Internally, it offers a more advanced processor, architecture, and graphics, plus better speakers, but with reduced battery life.

Evaluation

The Late 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro marked a radical redesign, introducing the innovative but controversial Touch Bar. This feature was seen as a forward-thinking tool that streamlined workflows in supported apps, though its initial utility was limited. The move to an all-USB-C/Thunderbolt 3 port layout was a bold step towards the future but caused significant frustration for users who needed to purchase dongles for legacy devices. The second-generation butterfly keyboard offered a unique, albeit very shallow, typing experience. While the thinner, lighter chassis and faster Skylake processor were welcome improvements, the machine was often criticized for a reduction in battery life compared to its predecessor and the premium price associated with the Touch Bar model.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDMacBookPro13,2
Apple Model NoA1706 (EMC 3071)
Apple Order NoMLH12LL/A
Apple SubfamilyLate 2016 13" (Touch Bar)

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)1799
United States1799
Australia2699
Austria1999
Belgium1999
Brazil13899
Canada2299
China13888
Denmark15499
Finland2099
France1999
Germany1999
Hong Kong9988
India155900
Indonesia26999000
Ireland2099
Italy2099
Japan178800
Korea2290000
Luxembourg193292
Malaysia7599
Mexico41999
Netherlands1999
New Zealand2999
Norway18990
Portugal2099
Singapore2588
Spain1999
Sweden20595
Switzerland1999
Taiwan57900
Thailand67900
The Philippines99990
United Kingdom1749
Vietnam43900000

Body

Body Table
Form Factor13" MacBook Pro (Early 2016, Touch Bar)
Case TypeNotebook
Dimensions0.59 x 11.97 x 8.36 in / 1.50 x 30.40 x 21.23 cm
Avg. Weight3.02 lbs / 1.37 kg

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeCore i5 (I5-6267U)
Processor Speed2.9 GHz
Processors1 (2 Cores)
Custom Speeds3.1 GHz (i5)
Turbo Boost3.3 GHz
Architecture64-Bit
System Bus Speed4 GT/s (OPI)
Cache Bus Speed2.9 GHz (Built-in)
L1 Cache32k/32k x2
L2/L3 Cache256k x2, 4 MB
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeEFI
EFI Architecture64-Bit
Geekbench 2 (32)7927
Geekbench 2 (64)8770
Geekbench 3 (32)6636
Geekbench 3 (64)7492
Geekbench 4 (SC)3727
Geekbench 4 (MC)7407
Geekbench 5 (SC)733
Geekbench 5 (MC)1706

Memory

Memory Table
Standard RAM8 GB
Maximum RAM16 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR3 SDRAM
Min. RAM Speed2133 MHz
Motherboard RAM8 GB

Storage

Storage Table
Standard Storage256, 512 GB SSD
Storage InterfaceOnboard (PCIe 3.0)
Storage DimensionsSoldered
Standard OpticalNone

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display13.3" Widescreen
Native Resolution2560x1600
Video CardIris Graphics 550
Standard VRAM1.5 GB
Maximum VRAM1.5 GB
VRAM TypeIntegrated
2nd Display SupportDual/Mirroring
2nd Max. Resolution4096x2304 (x2*)
Video (Monitor)4 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C)

Audio

Audio Table
Microphone3 (Internal)
Headphone1
Sound In1
Sound Out1

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
USB Ports4* (3.1)
USB4* (3.1)
Standard EthernetNone

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Standard AirPort802.11ac
Standard Bluetooth4.2

Power

Power Table
Battery Type49.2 W h Li-Poly
Battery Life10 Hours
Power Adapter1

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed MacOSX 10.12.1 (16B2657)
Maximum MacOS12.x (Monterey)
Windows SupportBoot/Virtualization
Minimum Windows10 (64-Bit)
Maximum Windows10 (64-Bit)

Accessories

Accessories Table
Incl. KeyboardFull-size
Incl. InputTrackpad (Force Touch)

Upgrades

Upgrades Table
Processor UpgradeSoldered