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Looking for a laptop that can easily steer your routine tasks facilely and provides you an overall premium and seamless experience?

If yes, we have come up with a device that stands on all the perks you are looking for in a laptop. Can you guess the name? Here’s a hint! The laptop is a product of one of the most popular brands in the world and a fruit that doctors hate.

Yes, you are thinking it right! “Apple” is the brand name and the name of the product is “MacBook 12-inch M7”.

We believe most of you are already familiar with Apple MacBook 12-inch M7 as in the laptop world, it has been quite popular and has been successful in upholding a special throne for itself.

So, what you are going to witness in this article is an honest and extensive review of the Apple MacBook 12-inch M7 which will aid you in making up your mind whether this device carries all traits to be your “Lappy”.

So, let’s get started!

MacBook 12-inch: Display and Resolution

Apple has integrated a 12-inch screen with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels in this respective MacBook and is powered by Apple’s new and innovative TFT LED-backlit active-matrix “Retina” display. 

Users can evidently view millions of colours and experience tremendous visuals and for that, all credit goes to its pixel density which is 226 pixels per inch. 

As a result of this, individual pixels are not directly visible from a regular viewing distance. This captivating machine also supports other resolutions with IPS technology which includes 1440 x 900, 1280 x 800, and 1024 x 640.

MacBook 12-inch: Storage

The device possessed with 56/512 GB of PCIe-based flash storage integrated on its motherboard, which can not be upgraded. And if we talk about it’s hard drive’s storage speed, it is foreseen between the range of 847 and 947 megabytes per second. 

The MacBook 12-inch M7 is also stuffed with 4 MB level 3 cache and an 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM as well as the early 2015 edition comes with 8 GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SD RAM. As far as the architecture of the device is concerned. It is based on a 64-bit system.

With regards to the above, it is vital to mention that the device’s thinness and lightness are also compelling and the enhanced processor speed is quite an upgrade despite how minor in real-world use.

MacBook 12-inch: Audio and Video

When it comes to MacBook 12-inch M7 audio and video quality, for your information, MacBook 12-inch M7 delivers high-quality sound which is quite easily audible and for that, all the credit goes to its stereo speakers. Users can also plug in their headsets as there is a 3.5 mm jack also available that also produces decent-quality sound.

And, if you are looking for video streaming, Airport express access is also present there and you can also use this for other uses too.

 For smooth, clear, and quality video calling, there are two microphones and a front-facing HD camera with a 480p display is also available. From our test, we can assure you that it offers an outstanding and top-tier experience.

MacBook 12-inch: Battery Life

The battery life of the MacBook 12-inch M7 is decent but comparatively not long as this core i5 laptop. In our video playback test, it failed to last longer than a Core M system, however, it performed considerably longer.  If we look at what Apple said about its battery backup, it claimed that it can last for 10 hours of video playback, but in real-world scenarios, it differs. 

It lasted only for estimating half of the time as it is claimed when streaming online video over Wi-Fi.

A 41.4 Wh Li-poly battery produces the device with the capability for 10 hours of wireless web use, 11 hours of iTunes movie playback, and a standby time of 30 days, and to power that battery, you will get a 29 W USB-C power adapter.

MacBook 12-inch M7: Graphics Processing Unit & Processor (GPU)

With this MacBook 12-inch M7, Apple has headed back to the Intel graphics processor, placing off the HD Graphics 5300 in the initial 2015 models along with Intel Integrated HD graphics 515. The processor has partnered with 8GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM.

In our research centering MacBook 12-inch M7, we can say that it would be a perfect deal for those who are looking for a big keyboard with adequate key travel.

The device has RGB capabilities and a full-sized keyboard. You can also find Hot-Swappable switches on the keyboard. The software support for the legion 5 makes it more captivating.

The device is packed with a full-sized keyboard, and a dedicated numeric keyboard as well as you can also access HDMI and Ethernet ports. This Apple product is also compatible with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux.

Other Notable and Worthy Features

This section contains the following traits and ports present on the MacBook 

• 480p Facetime Webcam 1 USB-C port for communication.

• By connecting VGA or HDMI adapters to the single USB-C connection, you can test 2nd display resolution properties of up to 38402140 at 30Hz.

• Microphones and headphones and other external audio equipment can be connected through optical digital audio in/out.

• A full-sized backlit keyboard along with Force Touch Trackpad that enables users to force click by pressing down on the trackpad and then pressing harder.

• Bluetooth 4.0 standard Airport (802.11ac) is backward comfortable with prior Bluetooth devices and provides exquisite low energy utilization for rapid PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers.

Comparison

For your better understanding and easy analysis, we have prepared a quick and intuitive comparison of the Apple MacBook 12 Core M3 and M5 with the Apple MacBook 12 Core M7 in this section. With this table, you will get 

So, let’s quickly glance at the comparison table.

	Apple MacBook 12 Core M3	Apple MacBook 12 Core M7	Apple MacBook 12 CoreM5
Display	12-inch, 2304 x 1440 pixels	12-inch, 2304 x 1440 pixels	12-inch, 2304 x 1440 pixels
Processor	Intel Core m3-6Y30	Intel Core m7-6Y75	Intel Core m5-6Y54
RAM	8 GB DDR3L	8 GB DDR3L	8 GB DDR3L
Max. Turbo Boost (Single/Multi)	2.2/2.0 GHz	3.1/2.7 GHz	2.7/2.4 GHz
Graphics Card	Intel HD Graphics 515 (up to 850 MHz)	Intel HD Graphics 515 (up to 1000 MHz)	Intel HD Graphics 515 (up to 900 MHz)
SSD	256 GB NVMe	256 GB NVMe	512 GB NVMe

After going through the above-cited table, we can clearly see that except for the processor, there are no major differences amongst the variants. Users can only alter the storage capacity of the NVMe-SSD (256 or 512 GB) and the smaller core m3 is only present in combination with the 256 GB SSD.

You may have also noticed that every Macbook 12 is powered by Intel’s HD Graphics 515, 8 GB DDR3L-RAM as well as carries a 12-inch display with a resolution of 2304 x 1440 pixels. 

Apart from this, the fascinating part is the current cost of the respective MacBooks is relatively cheaper in online stores as compared to Apple’s store. Another thing that you may find tempting is the mere price difference between the two powerful SKUs (core m5/512 GB and core M7/256 GB).

Our Take On MacBook 12-inch M7

There is no doubt that the MacBook 12-inch M7 is a feature-jacked and powered computer. It may not be Apple’s only conventional device but you can say that it is one of the most reliable ones. It would be a crime if we do not acknowledge Apple’s products’ performance, stability, and manufacturing as despite being an older model MacBook 12-inch M7 can take down several other computers. Apple products are prudent for the future.

Although it doesn’t state that it comes straight from heaven, it too has some flaws, mentioning them is as significant as its traits. 

The profound flaw, we believe, is its relatively higher price. Yes, there is no question about its stability and performance but you can say it is not that pocket-friendly.

However, it has been almost six years since Apple unveiled this featured product, so the price has become reasonable now. The other con will definitely be the limited option of colours, we mean what’s the point when you are purchasing a high-end expensive laptop but still have only two colours to choose from? In our test, we have also foreseen a mere slowdown in its graphical performance over usage.

Despite all the cons, MacBook 12-inch M7 can be termed the best device for sorting out basic tasks. For your information, Apple has even launched a variant at 

a lower cost but by that time MacBook 12-inch M7 has sailed its boat to the shore.

Its alluring performance, retina display, battery runtime, and stability are factors that inclined thrifty people to turn into extravagant.

 By the passage of time, many upgrades were pushed out and several entrants strived to surpass and exercise control over the market in terms of particular features, but the shininess of the MacBook 12-inch M7 remained intact. 

So after going through all the attributes of this MacBook, you may have made up your mind that this laptop fulfils all your daily task needs not and if you wish to buy it You may purchase this from the Apple store or online.

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