12" MacBook Review: Greatly Misunderstood
Apple discontinued the 12″ MacBook back in early July. However, I think that this laptop is still a GREAT OPTION for those who want a laptop that COMPLETELY delivers in portability. Like seriously, it really isn’t as bad as some reviewers have said it is. It may have its compromises, but I say that it’s still worth a look. With that said, here’s my full review of Apple’s (2017) 12″ Retina MacBook! This might be a long review, but I hope you’ll get something useful out of it.
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Video Navigation
• 0:06 Introduction
• 1:27 Tech Specs, Configuration Tiers, and Pricing
• 2:47 Assessment of the CPUs
• 3:24 RAM & Storage
• 3:36 Drive Speeds
• 4:03 Battery Life & Charging Times
• 5:05 Thermals
• 5:38 Ports
• 6:27 Display
• 7:07 Display: Outdoor Visibility Against Harsh Sunlight
• 7:15 Display: Flex and Letterboxing
• 7:42 Speakers
• 8:21 Keyboard
• 9:14 Keyboard: The Butterfly Switches vs. Dust
• 9:55 Trackpad
• 10:44 Webcam and Microphone
• 11:00 Final Assessment (Pt. 1): What you NEED TO KNOW AND REALIZE about this laptop!!
• 12:04 Final Assessment (Pt. 2): What you SHOULD NOT DO on this laptop!!
• 12:23 Final Assessment (Pt. 3): So, what is the 12″ MacBook good for??
• 12:56 Extra: Drawing
• 13:22 Extra: Photographers / Color Grading Photos
• 14:03 Extra: Programming
• 14:36 Extra: Student Work
• 14:46 Final Assessment (Pt. 4): “If you thought the MacBook Air felt like air, you really haven’t felt this guy yet.”
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This is another long review, but I hope some people will get something useful out of it. Thank you for watching!
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Video Navigation
• 0:06 Introduction
• 1:27 Tech Specs, Configuration Tiers, and Pricing
• 2:47 Assessment of the CPUs
• 3:24 RAM & Storage
• 3:36 Drive Speeds
• 4:03 Battery Life & Charging Times
• 5:05 Thermals
• 5:38 Ports
• 6:27 Display
• 7:07 Display: Outdoor Visibility Against Harsh Sunlight
• 7:15 Display: Flex and Letterboxing
• 7:42 Speakers
• 8:21 Keyboard
• 9:14 Keyboard: The Butterfly Switches vs. Dust
• 9:55 Trackpad
• 10:44 Webcam and Microphone
• 11:00 Final Assessment (Pt. 1): What you NEED TO KNOW AND REALIZE about this laptop!!
• 12:04 Final Assessment (Pt. 2): What you SHOULD NOT DO on this laptop!!
• 12:23 Final Assessment (Pt. 3): So, what is the 12" MacBook good for??
• 12:56 Extra: Drawing
• 13:22 Extra: Photographers / Color Grading Photos
• 14:03 Extra: Programming
• 14:36 Extra: Student Work
• 14:46 Final Assessment (Pt. 4): "If you thought the MacBook Air felt like air, you really haven't felt this guy yet."
Very nice review style
I think the refresh of this model will have the ARM processors.
the killer feature is a CPU that supports fanless design.
fans make lots of noise and get louder over time.
My phone have higher spec than this joke of money waste
Just wondering E.J does the surface dock charge your laptop under full load or does it drain over time?
Could have been a very good laptop, but butterfly keyboard ruin it, at least for me, I’ve had a MBP 13 2018 with the 3rd gen butterfly keyboard and I hate its reliability, I didn’t mind its typing experience, but I can’t stand for what they cost that shameful reliability
Finally a review worth watching, I have been looking to replace my mbp 2011 with ssd and 10gig of ram that my kids took for a swim the other day. My usage is exactly as yours with light work on illustrator, photoshop filmora some WP development and just browsing. I am getting almost new 2017 base model with only 7 battery cycle.
I feel like the MacBook could've been a huge succes, if the price had been lower
Even the 2015 model does well with video editing 🙂
Actually video editing on this is pretty awesome, way better than expected
Imagine Apple releasing a 12-inch MacBook with 2 USB-C ports and Magic Keyboard, basically a baby MacBook Air.
12:12 can you at least edit 1080p videos on this thing?
This macBook is Air or PRO?
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Thank you for this. I have always wanted this laptop, even if its for a collector's. However, the 2nd gen butterfly keyboard has me uncomfortable and more so , the price is out through the roof even now. But this little thing sure is a cutie.
Hello E.J Yu, New Subscriber here, I wanted to know if this is okay for iMovie.
I loved this machine.
Literally worst MacBook. First iteration of the shit keyboard struggled to compile programs written in c…. Just c….. The CPU is so shit for anything outside watching a cat video. I thought it would be nice to program on … Nah
Recently got my own 12 inch 2015 MacBook for about $500 so worth it!
Dont be fooled
THIS MACBOOK IS A TICKING TIMEBOMB:
Ever wonder why every laptop from 2006 all the way up to 2020 have proper cooling fans?
Its pretty much a tequirement to have a fan cooling the cpu down.
Every macbook, every single one has a NORMAL operating temperature of 100°C. Yes 100 degrees is normal for a running macbook. Now you can start to understand why tjis model was discontinued. The cpu always overheats and dies. Its unrepairable and because your ssd is also soldered on, theres nothing you can do
DO NOT BUY THIS MACBOOK for the love of god. You can trust me, i work for Louis Rossmann
How long do you own it & is the thermal throttling & heating issue?
I see a new version with an ARM CPU
I've owned the 2015 and 2016, and I am picking up a 2017. I've used it as a first computer, but currently have one as a satellite to my 2015 15" MBP. The MB12 will do much more than people give it credit for. I've done video editing, audio editing, Python coding, all the usual Office suite stuff, and mine never throttled (mine were all m5 models; the m7 does seem to throttle fairly readily). It is a gem of an ultrabook. I travel, and it gives me a lot of capability for very little space and weight.
ummm.. The top tier 2017 model should be 1.4ghz cpu, not 1.3ghz. Other than that it is a decent review. Subscribed 👍
Can you please tell me could this laptop handle, 2D pixel animation(aseprite) , 2D light game design (godot). I already have a good PC as my main computer. I need something to bring with me when I’m at my dorm room/college while I use my PC at home. I already have an iPad Air 2019 but it doesn’t have any software I require so I only use it for note taking.
Just got the 2017 top of the line model for 650 on eBay, definitely worth it.
Just bought a 2015 base model on Ebay for $400. Battery has been changed and has less than 10 cycles. I would mainly use it for Web browsing and watching videos on YT or movies. Hopefully it's enough but I feel this was a still. My other option was to get an iPad mini (regular one is too big) which is also $400. I have another more powerful laptop so that one would be my travel companion or when I chill in bed. Oh it's the good one which I think looks super nice!
watching this video on my early '15 Core M1 1.1ghz processor MacBook. Done some light video editing on it before using iMovie, have Chrome and Safari open with many tabs while watching 1080p Youtube videos. Not too slow but battery drains quick though. I believe next month will be the 5 year anniversary!
Sadly my X1 Carbon wipes the floor with it in every aspect.
Save yourself 1k$ and 15 minutes of life: google DeadCPUBook 12. Worst piece of shit ever designed by apple or any other . Buying a used one is as stupid as buying 2011 DeadAMDBook. It will die and take all your data with you, sooner or later.
This laptop would have been great if they priced it correctly. Portability is important, but not at the cost of lower performance and questionable keyboard design in that price. I guess if they had priced it around $849 (the lowest end model) , it would have been a great portable system, especially for students and professionals who mostly deals with mail, office suite and media consumption.
I think it was the most beautiful laptop ever made by Apple!
Got a deal for brand new 2017 i5 8G 512GB for about $800 (only Gold and Silver). Should I go for it? I am using macbook air 11" i7 from 2014. It is still a beast but display is not on par with current gen and its battery now is 70%.
Just found a late 2017 gold 256g for 800 at a pawn shop in pristine condition only 20 battery cycle said they would take 700 out the door should I go back for it ?
Hey, really apprieciate the quality content. I'm an engineering student and I do a lot of programming, web browsing and writing long essays. I am wondering if its a good idea to purchase this 12inch MacBook as my main laptop. Im thinking of switching from windows to Mac, this model is on a clearance sale and it is the cheapest Mac I can get atm.
At $1300 this doesn't make a lot of sense, but for $600 used on eBay with AppleCare remaining this is a great deal. I've been using it for a few weeks now and haven't run into any power bottlenecks. Fantastic secondary machine.
Hi man do you still have it? Does it heat up and throttle a lot?
i got one of this type last year, really good and love the minimalist look
Hi E.J. Yu, this is an awesome review, however, my 12" MacBook frequently gets up to 67ºC or 152.6ºF, which is lap burning temperature. Does yours ever get that hot?