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: 2199Japan: 208800

Overview

The MacBook Pro "Core i7" 3.3 13-Inch (Late 2016) is a custom-ordered version of the "Core i5" 2.9 13-Inch model from the same series, also documented separately for convenience. Besides the processor, the two models are identical.


This model is powered by a 14 nm, 6th Generation "Skylake" 3.3 GHz Intel "Core i7" processor (6567U) with dual independent cores, a 4 MB shared L3 cache, and 8 GB of non-upgradable 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM (a 16 GB option was available at purchase). It includes 256 GB or 512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage and an integrated Intel Iris Graphics 550 processor 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 13.3" widescreen 2560x1600 (227 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 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 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.

Evaluation

The custom-ordered 3.3 GHz 'Skylake' Core i7 version of the Late 2016 13-inch MacBook Pro provided a notable power increase for those needing extra performance in a compact form factor. This model marked a radical redesign, featuring a much thinner body, the introduction of the Touch Bar with Touch ID, and a massive Force Touch trackpad. Performance was strong for its size, thanks to the faster CPU and integrated Iris Graphics 550. However, the redesign was controversial. The move to only four Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports necessitated a collection of dongles for many users, and the 'second-generation' butterfly keyboard received mixed reviews for its minimal key travel and questions about its long-term reliability.

Product Info

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

Price

Price Table
Original Price (US)2199
United States2199
Australia3179
Austria2359
Belgium2359
Canada2659
Denmark18079
Finland2459
France2359
Germany2359
Hong Kong16228
Ireland2459
Italy2459
Japan208800
Luxembourg228102
Malaysia8979
Netherlands2359
New Zealand3509
Norway22290
Portugal2459
Singapore3008
Spain2359
Sweden23895
Switzerland2329
The Philippines114990
United Kingdom2019

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 i7 (I7-6567U)
Processor Speed3.3 GHz
Processors1 (2 Cores)
Turbo Boost3.6 GHz
Architecture64-Bit
System Bus Speed4 GT/s (OPI)
Cache Bus Speed3.3 GHz (Built-in)
L1 Cache32k/32k x2
L2/L3 Cache256k x2, 4 MB
FPUIntegrated
ROM/Firmware TypeEFI
EFI Architecture64-Bit
Geekbench 2 (32)8495
Geekbench 2 (64)9678
Geekbench 3 (32)7301
Geekbench 3 (64)8143
Geekbench 4 (SC)3997
Geekbench 4 (MC)7932
Geekbench 5 (SC)766
Geekbench 5 (MC)1804

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