OVERVIEW
IntroducedMarch 2015
Model IdentifierMacBookPro12,1
Model NumberA1502
EMC2835
Order NumberMF839LL/A (2.7 GHz with 128 GB storage) MF840LL/A (2.7 GHz with 256 GB storage) MF841LL/A (2.9 GHz with 512 GB storage)
SupportNiwTech
ColorsSilver
CasePrecision aluminum unibody
Weight and Dimensions3.48 lbs., 0.71" H x 12.35" W x 8.62" D
PROCESSOR
ProcessorIntel Core i5 or Core i7 (5257U, 5287U, 5557U) ("Broadwell")
Processor Speed2.7 or 2.9 GHz (Core i5) or 3.1 GHz (Core i7)
Maximum Processor SpeedUp to 3.1 or 3.3 (Core i5) or 3.4 GHz (Core i7)
Architecture64-bit
Number of Cores2
Security ChipNone
Cache3 MB (2.7 and 2.9 GHz) 4 MB (3.1 GHz) shared L3
System BusIntel Direct Media Interface (DMI) at 5 GT/s
STORAGE AND MEDIA
Storage128, 256, 512 GB or 1 TB flash storage
Storage UpgradeNiwTech
MediaOptional Apple USB SuperDrive
KEYBOARD AND TRACKPAD
TrackpadForce Touch trackpad
Trackpad ReplacementNiwTech
KeyboardBuilt-in full-size backlit with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, incl. 12 function and 4 arrow
Keyboard ReplacementNiwTech
Touch IDNone
SOFTWARE
Original OSOS X 10.10.2 (14C2055)
Maximum OSLatest release of macOS
AirDropSupported
HandoffSupported
Power NapSupported
Unlock with Apple WatchSupported with macOS Sierra (Apple Watch (1st generation), Apple Watch Series 1, and Apple Watch Series 2) or macOS High Sierra or later (Apple Watch Series 3 or later)
FIRMWARE
FirmwareIntel Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI)
MEMORY
Built-in Memory8 or 16 GB PC3-14900 (1866 MHz) DDR3L on-board memory
Maximum Memory16 GB
Interleaving SupportYes
Memory SlotsNone
Memory UpgradeNO
DISPLAY
Built-in Display13.3-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
Brightness
Pixel Density227 ppi
Color Gamut
Resolutions2560-by-1600 (Retina); Scaled resolutions: 1680 by 1050, 1440 by 900, and 1024 by 640 pixels
Display ReplacementNiwTech
GRAPHICS
Graphics CardIntel Iris Graphics 6100
Number of Cores
Graphics MemoryUp to 1.5 GB shared from main memory
Display Connection1 - HDMI port or Thunderbolt digital video output
Display SupportSupports an HDMI-compatible device, including 4K, while using one Thunderbolt display or support for two Thunderbolt displays
Display ModesDual display extended, video mirroring, and AirPlay Mirroring
External ResolutionUp to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 30Hz or 4096 by 2160 pixels at 24Hz (HDMI) Up to 3840 by 2160 pixels at 60Hz (Thunderbolt)
CAMERA
Camera720p FaceTime HD camera
CONNECTIONS
Wi-Fi802.11ac
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0
EthernetOptional Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter
ModemNone
FireWireOptional Apple Thunderbolt to FireWire Adapter
USB2 - up to 5 Gbps
Thunderbolt2 - Thunderbolt 2 (up to 20 Gbps)
Display1 - HDMI port or Thunderbolt digital video output
InfraredNone
Audio In2 - Built-in microphones
Audio Out1 - 3.5-mm digital/analog headphone jack, 2 - Built-in speakers
Security SlotNone
EXPANSION
Slots1 - Secure Digital (SDXC)
BaysNone
Hard Drive Interface5.0 GT/s PCIe x4
SENSORS
Liquid SensorLiquid Contact Indicators (LCI)
POWER
System BatteryBuilt-in 74.9-watt-hour lithium-polymer
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours wireless web, Up to 9 hours iTunes movie playback
Battery Capacity
Standby TimeUp to 30 days
Maximum Battery Cycles1000
Battery ReplacementNiwTech
Power Adapter60W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter
Power Adapter ReplacementNiwTech
Line Voltage100-240V AC
ENVIRONMENTAL
Acoustical Performance3.5 dB at idle
ENERGY STARMeets ENERGY STAR version 6.1 requirements
EPEATGold
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