For starters, the 2016 model comes with a wider range of more powerful and more efficient Intel Core M processors. This is where Apple has made the most significant changes to its ultra-thin notebook. The resulting 226ppi density makes for a very sharp picture, and the LCD IPS panel means you get rich yet natural looking colours. That means both the 20 model feature a 12-inch ‘Retina’ screen, with a 2,304 x 1,440 resolution. Sticking with the whole ‘if it ain’t broke’ philosophy, Apple has also retained the same display from last year’s model for the Macbook 2016. The new hue means you can get the 2016 Macbook in the same colours as the iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, and 9.7-inch iPad Pro: Silver, Space Grey, Gold, and Rose Gold. The most significant change is the addition of a Rose Gold finish. Related: MacBook (2015) vs MacBook Air (2015) The ‘butterfly’ mechanism on the keyboard returns from last year, meaning the keys will feel flat and even, but the travel will remain remarkably shallow.įorce Touch, Apple’s pressure sensitive touch feature, has also been retained for the trackpad and uses a haptic engine tucked under the glass to mimic the feel of a click.
Likewise, the backlit keyboard and trackpad remain untouched. If you’re looking for a portable notebook then, both models represent Apple’s best efforts in this department.īUY NOW: 12-inch Macbook 2016 at from £1,049 It’s still 13.1mm thick and weighs 0.92kg, meaning both this year and last year’s Macbooks are slimmer and lighter than the Macbook Air range. It’s unsurprising then, that Apple hasn’t changed anything the 2016 Macbook matches the 2015 model in every way. VIDEO: Trusted Explains – Tablets vs Laptopsĭespite the lack of connectivity options, the 2015 Macbook was undoubtedly a great looking device. Let’s take a look at exactly how this year’s model compares to last year’s. The latest iteration is packed with hardware upgrades, which should result in a noticeable difference in performance. Now Apple has launced an updated version of last year’s ultra-thin Macbook (12-inch, 2015), and although the connectivity situation hasn’t changed, the 2016 model is about more than just the new Rose Gold finish. Smaller and lighter than the Macbook Air range, these slimmed-down 12-inch notebooks caused somewhat of a stir among Apple fans due to them coming with just a single USB Type-C port in terms of connectivity. We look at how the two compare.Ģ015 saw the re-launch of Apple’s Macbook line. 12-inch Macbook 2016 vs 12-inch Macbook 2015: Apple has announced a new 12-inch Macbook for 2016, which comes with several upgrades over last year’s model.
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