The Buyer's Guide

Find it, buy it and tell us how you really feel.

Reviews / Laptops / portables

Apple MacBook (early 2015)

Reviews / Laptops / portables

Apple MacBook (early 2015)

from  $1105.98+
$1105.98 Buy Now
Share
share
product image
81 Engadget Score
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
81

There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

Engadget Review

With its two-pound design, stunning screen and surprisingly comfortable keyboard, the new 12-inch MacBook offers a glimpse at the possible future of laptops. For now, though, its high price and lack of ports make it an expensive novelty, mostly meant for Mac diehards who put portability and screen quality above all else.

Read Full Review
Pros
  • Attractive design, well-built
  • Extremely thin and light
  • Fast disk speeds and startup times
  • Surprisingly comfortable keyboard
  • Gorgeous display
  • Includes more storage and memoryat this price than many rival machines
Cons
  • Less comfortable touchpad than on other laptops
  • Only one USB Type-Cport; adapters sold separately
  • Can get warm on the bottom

Reviews

78
 
Average Critic Score
Critic Reviews 10
90
 
Average User Score
User Reviews 6
See All Reviews

Specs

Key Specs

Type
Ultraportable
Screen size
1222
Screen resolution
Other
Bundled OS
Mac OS
Processor speed
1.119
System RAM
81
Pointing device
Trackpad
Video outputs
Displayport, Hdmi, Vga
Maximum battery life
Up to 1020
Type
Screen size
Screen resolution
Bundled OS
Processor speed
System RAM
Pointing device
Video outputs
Maximum battery life
Ultraportable
1222
Other
Mac OS
1.119
81
Trackpad
Displayport, Hdmi, Vga
Up to 1020

Write a Review

Tip: Log in before writing a review

Step 1: Rate and comment on specific criteria

Speed and features
Design and form factor
Battery life
Display
Durability
Expandability
Noise
Portability (size / weight)

Step 2: Write a detailed review

Tips: Make sure to include your initial thoughts on using the product, any observations and potentially any issues you might have run into while using it.

Step 3: Finalize your product rating and submit your review

We've calculated your overall product rating based on the average of your criteria ratings above. You can adjust this rating by dragging this slider.
Overall Rating
Login and submit!
81 Engadget Score
There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.
81

There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws.

How we score

The Engadget Score is a unique ranking of products based on extensive independent research and analysis by our expert editorial and research teams. The Global Score is arrived at only after curating hundreds, sometimes thousands of weighted data points (such as critic and user reviews).

See all scores

Scores

Engadget

81
 

User Reviews

90
perfectblueMD
Model: 1.3 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, SilverUsage: I use my laptop for 2-3 hours...read more
80
Hiram4000
Every year, laptops have become thinner, and more efficient. Apple has been...read more
90
falleninsea
Model: 1.2 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD, Space GrayUsage: This is a second machine...read more
Write a Review

Related Video

See All Videos
Apple's MacBook Pro Event in 9 Minutes

Apple's MacBook Pro Event in 9 Minutes

Posted 10.27.16
share

The Latest