Customer Ratings & Reviews

My daughter needed a computer for college. I choose this one for multiple reasons: size, speed, memory, storage and color - it needed to match her phone color. She has been thrilled with it and I am the best dad in the world!

I had had a MacBook Pro 13", and I still have a MacBook Pro 15". I love Apple laptops, but felt they're still heavy for carrying during traveling. This 12" MacBook is perfect for carrying it around. Just hope they will have a 13" one and as light as this one. :)

Excellent, light-weight, sleek, fast, clear. I can't say enough about this device. Absolutely amazing device for my middle-schooler. Best laptop I have ever owned. Added Microsoft Office so we can continue to do school projects in the program we are most comfortable with.

I got this laptop for a really good sale price through Best Buy. It is a good refresh of the original 2015 MacBook. The battery life is great, I like the keyboard, and as always the trackpad is phenomenal compared to the competition. Although the build is very high quality, it still feels very fragile to me because the laptop is so thin- I am worried I will drop it because of the soft aluminum texture, there is nothing to really grip onto. In terms of performance, it is obviously not the speediest computer but it has saved its purpose very well for my day-to-day needs which include working with multiple browser tabs, document editing, working with spreadsheets, and photo editing. For anyone who owns an iPhone, but does not have any kind of mac computer, the number one selling point for this was the iCloud account integration. I can use iMessage/SMS/facetime through my mac, and all of my email, calendars, etc. are all there as soon as I sign in. I especially like the continuity for opening websites and such on my phone or iPad, and then I can just open them up on my mac- the fact that it is SO seamless makes it so much easier to get my work done, or if I see something I really like on my phone, I can easily access it on my computer (because there have been so many times I see something on my phone that is a great idea I could use later, but then I forget about it later). While you can technically recreate all of these features with Android/Windows/Linux hardware and software, it takes a lot of configuration and Apple does it all for you out of the box!

This is a great computer. My wife uses it for everything. Has great battery life, it's lightweight, and does all you would expect from a Mac.

I like how light it is and am a fan of the new keyboard. The screen is also nice. However, I miss the Magsafe plug in, NO ports for anything except one USB C, Apple Logo doesn't light up anymore. Can't really notice it as a major upgrade over the Air except for it's slim and pretty features. Don't know why they made it worse in terms of getting rid of Magsafe, lighting up the apple logo and no ports, etc...

We were looking for a Mac that was as light as a MacBook Air but had the superb HD retina display on my MacBook Pro. This product fits the bill perfectly. It may not have the processing power of a Core i5 or i7 machine but to be honest for 99% of the applications you won't even notice; having 8GB of RAM certainly helps in that department. It's a very fine machine; it performs the way you would expect a Mac to and the battery life, although not as good as a MacBook Pro, is excellent. Having only a single USB-C port is not really an issue either; a combined USB-C, HDMI and USB port is a cheap and unobtrusive addition. The display quality is superb as well. The only criticism I have is the keyboard. The keys are practically flush with the keyboard surface which makes typing a little challenging, but over time you get used to it. Overall, a superb product and an excellent MacBook for a very good price.

Pros: Ultra compact - only 2lbs. A pound lighter than my 13" Mac but it does make a difference when traveling! Fast enough to handle everything I need. Cons: No USB. If you want to use a jumpdrive or do anything except just charge - you have to buy an adapter.

This laptop is super light and portable, and coming from owning a 2012 MacBook Pro this seems plenty fast for everyday tasks. I hardly even notice that it's in backpack as I'm walking to and from places. I think this is the perfect laptop for a student!

I purchased a MacBook Pro with only 128 SSD which I had to be careful with concerning drive space, even after that only had 60 gigs left with just 3 months of usage. This 2016 model was on sale (thanks SlickDeals) and I had some Best Buy points so only paid $770 after taxes, this was a great deal, plus it has a 256 SSD. I bought this expecting it to be super slow compared to the 2017 MacBook Pro but honestly really not that much of a difference when web surfing or doing school work (computer networking) and ended up selling the MacBook Pro on eBay. Now with all that said I'm fully aware that developers, scientist, video editors will not be satisfied with a MacBook that has a M3 cpu but that is not the case for me since I use it for class work and travel, so perfect for my situation.

The new MacBook is light, fast, and perfect for my needs on the go. Had an Air, and prefer the new one. Only downside is the lack of ports, but I really only needed the USB adapter and I was set. Typical high quality Apple product.

purchased as a anniversary gift. Good choice. Small, compact and light weight for my wife to tote around in her purse or when she's just laying in the bed or even when she on the move.

It is very light. Convenient for a working person in Manhattan that is traveling to school in Jersey. The laptop is fast and powerful. This would definitely help me in grad school presentations, homeworks, and readings.

I’m absolutely obsessed with my MacBook 12! I love the size, it’s perfect to carry around with me to school,work, or travel. I had a 15” and hated having o take it places. This is the best laptop purchase I’ve made!

I bought this Macbook specifically for the size. I never wanted anything this small and initially wanted the 15". I have t he 13" MBP with the optical drive which still works fine but it's a bit on the heavy side at 5lbs (remember when that was small?). And I am taking an international trip where I need a laptop, hence, the interest in this. It is great in that it is very light, and small and fits easily in a carry-on without adding bulk or making it too heavy to carry. I haven't gone on the trip yet but it will serve its purpose. I am not thrilled that it is an M3 processor and did get this $350 off for $950. Still, it's a lot of money to me for something that isn't a powerhouse. But since this isn't my main computer, I can't justify spending the extra on the m7 processor. Also the new MacBooks will be launched soon so that's why these are all going on sale. If you want to do creative work like music, video editing and photography, I recommend getting one of the Macbook Pro's.

I like how light the computer is I can take it with me anywhere. It's still got a high processing power and has great resolution. I ordered the certified refurbished and I could not recommend any more. Saves some $$$ too.

This little computer works great for everything I need! Small and light enough to take with me, plays great videos, and has good sound. The only thing about it is the lack of ports, but an easy fix with an adapter.

This computer is great. The looks and functionality of the computer are topnotch. It was an adjustment to the keyboard since it is smaller than other macbooks, but the computer is so lightweight, so it makes it worth it.

This computer is great! I purchased it for school and it serves me well. The battery life is great and it's very light which is a plus, especially when you're a student hauling around large textbooks. Also, I switched over from a PC and it was pretty easy adjusting to Apple. The only downside is that there's no USB port, so you'll have to purchase an adapter

I am really happy with my purchase of the Apple Laptop and the price was great. Best Buy price match is on point. The color is makes it even better and I've received many comments just on the color on the color Rose Gold.