- OS Version
- Mac OS 11.0, Big Sur
- Main Storage
- SSD 256GB
- Storage Type
- SSD
- Storage Interface
- NVMe
- Storage Read Speed
- 2800 MB/s
- Battery Life
- Up to 20 hours
- Battery Capacity
- 58.2 Wh
- Battery Run Time
- 20 hours
- Battery Type
- Lithium-Polymer
- Ports and Interfaces
- USB-C, DisplayPort, USB 3.1
- Wireless Communications
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Network Interface
- Wireless
- Wireless Display Technology
- DisplayPort (supported via Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports)
- Processor Brand
- Apple
- Graphics Memory
- Shared with the Mac's main memory
- Number of Processor Cores
- 8-core (CPU)
- Integrated GPU
- Yes
- Processor Clock Speed
- 3.2 GHz
- Graphics Memory Tech
- DDR DRAM
- Max Turbo Speed
- 3.2GHz
- Highlighted Performance Features
- 16-core Neural Engine
- Processor Chipset
- M1 chip
- Processor Chipset Features
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 64-bit Computing
- Yes
- Cache
- 16MB
- Display Size
- 13 in
- Display Resolution
- 2560 x 1600
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 16:10
- Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- Display Highlights
- Retina display
- LCD Technology
- IPS
- Display Backlight
- LED-backlit
- Display Refresh Rate
- 60Hz (external display)
- Display Color Support
- Wide color (P3), Millions of colors
- Input Type
- Keyboard, Touch Bar
- Backlit Input
- Yes (Keyboard)
- Input Features
- Touch Bar, Touch ID
- Front Camera Resolution
- 720p
- Camera Video Recording
- Not improved to capture 1080p video
- Camera Features
- Video call
- Camera Sensor Type
- Image signal processor (in the M1 chip)
- Wireless Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- Wireless Technologies
- Wi-Fi 6
- Wireless Protocols
- Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11ax
- Wireless Highlights
- 2x2 Wi-Fi module
- Expansion Slots
- SDXC card
- Biometric Security
- Touch ID
- Security Passwords
- macOS account password (can be bypassed using Touch ID)
- Security Highlights
- Touch ID
- Dimensions
- 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in
- Weight
- 3.0 lbs.
- Design Style
- Pro notebook
- Case Material
- Aluminum
- Localization
- US
- Audio
- Wide stereo sound, Support for Dolby Atmos playback
- Speakers Microphones
- Stereo speakers
- Noise Cancellation
- Force-cancelling woofers
- Max Supported Memory
- 16 GB
- Memory Speed
- 4266MHz
- Memory Technology
- Unified memory
- Number of Memory Slots
- 1
- Installed Cache
- 16MB Cache
- Memory Form Factor
- Unified memory
- Memory Configuration
- 2x 4 GB
- Video Graphics Memory
- Shared with the Mac's main memory
- Video Highlights
- HLG (HDR support), Dolby Vision (HDR support), HDR10 (HDR support)
- Video Color Support
- Wide color (P3)
- Video Codec
- ProRes (supported format), H.264 (supported format), HEVC (supported format)
- AC Adapter Output
- 61W
- Memory Card Reader
- Yes (SDXC card)
- Sensors
- Ambient light sensor, Touch ID sensor
- Compliant Standards
- ENERGY STAR Certified
- Included Software
- Safari, App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts
- Release Date
- 2020
- Energy Star Qualified
- Yes
- EPEAT Rating
- Gold
- Supported Accessories
- External display, Docks
- Durability Highlights
- No water resistance
- Environmental Resistance
- Tested up to 10,000 feet (Operating altitude), 0% to 90% noncondensing (Relative humidity)
- Age Range
- UNISEX
- Skill Level
- Pro notebook
- Top Use Cases
- Graphic Design
- Typical Users
- Creative professionals