MacBook 12 2015 vs 2016

[JokerPower]

Hello!

What would you suggest to buy?

- Model 2015 with Core M5 and 512 GB SSD
or
- Model 2016 with Core M3 and 256 GB SSD

Both almost the same price

 

[VJ_Gamer]

Depends on what you want it for? However, it isn't a massive leap and in some cases, it is identical. But with Intel Skylake processor and some features, you can see the difference.

I would go for 2015 with Core M5 and 512GB SSD.

Edit: its Core M

What do you use it for is the main question?

Good Luck. Peace.

 

[JokerPower]

This will be my first Mac computer, but not first Apple product (iPods, iPhones, iPads, Watch)

My requirements:
- work with office documents (Word, PowerPoint)
- some light photo editing
- browsing (multiple tabs)
- media consumption

 

[VJ_Gamer]

This will be my first Mac computer, but not first Apple product (iPods, iPhones, iPads, Watch)

My requirements:
- work with office documents (Word, PowerPoint)
- some light photo editing
- browsing (multiple tabs)
- media consumption

Then go for Model 2015 with Core M5 and 512 GB SSD.
Edit: its Core M

Good Luck. Peace.

 

[JokerPower]

What about CPU performance? It's fine for my needs?

Thanks

 

[VJ_Gamer]

What about CPU performance? It's fine for my needs?

Thanks

Could you please recheck the processor of 2015, Coz i feel its M and not m5. I have seen one of my friend using it.
2016 is having m3,m5 and m7 processor
Could you please share the exact model.

Peace.

 

[JokerPower]

Intel® CoreM-5Y70 (1.2 - 2.6 GHz)

 

[VJ_Gamer]

Intel® CoreM-5Y70 (1.2 - 2.6 GHz)

No, Send the exact Macbook models, not the processor.

Link would be good. Coz i see this.

2015 models:

1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor, Turbo Boost to 2.4GHz
1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor, Turbo Boost to 2.6GHz
1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core M processor, Turbo Boost to 2.9GHz

2016 models:

1.1GHz dual-core Intel Core m3 Skylake processor, Turbo Boost to 2.2GHz
1.2GHz dual-core Intel Core m5 Skylake processor, Turbo Boost to 2.7GHz
1.3GHz dual-core Intel Core m7 Skylake processor, Turbo Boost to 3.1GHz

Peace.

 

[JokerPower]

2015 (1.2 GHz) vs 2016 (M3)

 

[VJ_Gamer]

if you are comparing in these two then i would go for 2015 model with your needs. There is no much leap in 2016 model as compare to 2015.

No ram upgrade in terms of memory, but slight in terms of speed

RAM: 8 GB 8 GB
RAM Speed: 1600 MHz 1866 MHz

And you get extra 256 GB storage as well. So with your needs better go for Macbook 12 2015 if you are having choice with Macbook 12 2016.

Good Luck. Peace.

 

[JokerPower]

Got MacBook Pro 13 2016

 

[VJ_Gamer]

Cool

Peace.