The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 2.9 15-Inch (Late 2016) is a custom-ordered version of either the "Core i7" 2.6 or 2.7 15-Inch models from the same series, but is also listed separately for convenience. Besides the processor, these models can be configured identically.
This model is powered by a 14 nm, 6th Generation "Skylake" 2.9 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (6920HQ) with four independent cores, an 8 MB shared L3 cache, and 16 GB of non-upgradable 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM. It includes 256 GB or 512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage and dual graphics processors—either an AMD Radeon Pro 450 or 455 with 2 GB of GDDR5 memory and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 that shares system memory.
It features an integrated 720p FaceTime HD webcam, a slim backlit "second generation" butterfly keyboard with a new "Touch Bar" that replaces function keys with a touch-sensitive control and provides Touch ID, and a large "Force Touch" trackpad.
It also has a high-resolution 15.4" widescreen 2880x1800 (220 ppi, 500 nits) LED-backlit "Retina" display and a battery with an estimated 10-hour life.
Available in silver or "Space Gray" aluminum, it weighs slightly over 4 pounds (1.83 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 has a completely new, thinner design, a new color option, and the aforementioned "Touch Bar" and larger trackpad, but trades numerous ports for just four Thunderbolt 3 ports and a headphone jack. Internally, it boasts a more advanced processor, architecture, graphics, and speakers, but has reduced battery life.