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230 reviews
Jul, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 230 reviews of Apple MacBook 12-inch (2016). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Opinions about the usability and screen are overall positive. The design and performance also get good reviews. There are some critical views about the connectivity and keyboard. There are mixed opinions on the energy efficiency and reliability.
portability, performance, design, screen, usability
price, keyboard, connectivity
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple MacBook 12-inch (2016) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.
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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Apple MacBook 12-inch (2016) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of Apple MacBook 12-inch (2016) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Opinions about the usability and screen are on the whole positive. The design and portability also get good comments. Some have doubts about the connectivity and image quality, while opinions are divided on the reliability.
performance, portability, design, screen, usability
image quality, connectivity
77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Michael Passingham (trustedreviews.com)
Apple's flagship laptop has had a refresh, and while not huge amount has changed over last year's model, it's the same price for an improved specification. Win-win, right?
Expert review by : Rhiannon Williams (pocket-lint.com)
The revival of the MacBook range in spring 2015 resulted in one of the most beautiful and portable Apple laptops: the 12-inch MacBook. It was also one of the most controversial, with just a single USB Type-C port handling all the connectivity and...
Small size and lightweight design, quality screen, Force Touch trackpad, day's battery life
Still only one USB Type-C (two would be better), no touchscreen, no Touch ID, expensive
The 12-inch MacBook has divided opinion since day one, having done-away with a full-size USB port for the smaller USB Type-C. A couple of years down the line and this will be a more standard format, but the bigger issue is the MacBook's persistence to...
Expert review by (stuff.tv)
More power, more pink, but what else?
Good battery life ; Great screen ; Lovely trackpad, good keyboard layout ; Class-leading speakers
Rubbish connectivity is still annoying ; No memory card slot ; Mixed feelings about the slim keyboard
Two pounds of pink aside it’s much like last year’s 12in MacBook. But that’s no bad thing.
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)
In October 2016, Apple updated its laptop portfolio, delivering an overdue refresh of its 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros . Considerably slimmer and lighter than their predecessors, the new models come equipped with larger Force Touch trackpads and...
The 12-inch MacBook gets a decent boost to performance and battery life, while keeping the same slim, light premium body. The high-res display and responsive trackpad remain the gold standard. Color options add a fun bit of personalization.
The single USB-C port will continue to be an inconvenience for many. The shallow keyboard isn't ideal for long-form typing. Other super-slim laptops manage to fit in more powerful processors.
With a handful of subtle improvements, the updated 12-inch Apple MacBook is more of a mainstream machine, but remains a few tweaks away from being the best laptop on the market.
Expert review by (macworld.co.uk)
Apple's updated 12-inch MacBook for 2016 boasts faster processor and storage performance, 10 hours of battery life and a form factor like no other. But does all this justify its apparent compromises and high price? Here's our 12-inch MacBook review
Expert review by : Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (canadianreviewer.com)
The most portable Mac retains the thin and light profile that mobile workers and frequent travellers appreciate and becomes a better vessel for many of the upcoming macOS Sierra features.
Expert review by : Luke Johnson (digitalspy.com)
Prepare to covet.
Stunning, minimalist design ; Brilliantly sharp, vibrant Retina display ; Sleek, user-friendly OS X software
Single connection port is restrictive ; Hugely expensive ; Gets seriously hot with prolonged use
The MacBook isn't the most powerful laptop around – not by a long shot – and its single port set-up can be more than a little restrictive, but that's only part of the story. In classic Apple fashion, these significant shortcomings aren't as damaging as...
Expert review by : Alan Lu (itpro.co.uk)
Apple's latest ultraportable laptop didn't quite tickle us pink
Very lengthy battery life; Large and very responsive touchpad; Light yet sturdy; Sharp, bright and non-reflective screen
No Thunderbolt 3; Keyboard and wireless-centric design won’t suit everyone
As expected, the latest 12in Macbook is a mild iteration of last year’s model. It’s a good ultra portable, but if you didn’t like last year’s version then you won’t like this one either
Expert review by : Ian Betteridge (alphr.com)
A boost in battery life and performance makes the MacBook more tempting than ever
The MacBook answers the question, “What would happen if you mated a MacBook Air with an iPad?”. It’s a Mac, running OS X, but the design and feel of the product is heavily influenced by the iPad. It’s the first Mac I’ve used where OS features that have...
Expert review by : Alan Lu , Joe Curtis (itpro.co.uk)
Apple upgrades specs and adds rose gold model for 2016 MacBook Retina 12in
Very thin and light; Lengthy battery life; Top quality screen and touchpad
Keyboard won’t suit everyone; USB-C adapters a necessity; Wireless-only not always possible or desirable
Apple’s ultra portable laptop is stunning, but the compromises made to achieve its low weight and slender profile won’t suit everyone
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