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PERFORMANCE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Bandwidth | About 29.8 GB/s (dual-channel LPDDR3-1866) | About 120 GB/s (LPDDR5X-7467) (speed at which data moves between chip and memory) |
| Neural Engine | None (Intel processor; no dedicated AI engine) | Intel AI Boost NPU, about 11 TOPS (AI & machine learning) (accelerates on-device AI tasks) |
| Processor | Intel Core m3-7Y32 (Kaby Lake, fanless); CPU: 2-core / 4-thread, 1.2 GHz up to 3.0 GHz; optional Core i5-7Y54 or Core i7-7Y75; GPU: Intel HD Graphics 615 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (Meteor Lake, 28 W) CPU: 14-core / 18-thread (4 performance + 8 efficient + 2 low-power), up to 4.5 GHz (balances power and battery efficiency) GPU: Intel Arc Graphics, 7 Xe cores (8 on Ultra 7) (handles graphics and creative workloads) |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 5 June 2017 | January 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued (July 2019) | Discontinued (2025) |
DISPLAY6 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Brightness | Up to 300 nits typical | Up to 500 nits typical (400 nits OLED) |
| Color | Millions of colors, standard (sRGB) gamut | 100% sRGB (FHD+) or 100% DCI-P3 (QHD+ / OLED) color |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | Up to 120 Hz (screen refresh speed) |
| Resolution | 2304 × 1440 pixels | 1920 × 1200 pixels; optional 2560 × 1600 or 2880 × 1800 OLED (total screen pixel count) |
| Size | 12-inch (Diagonal) | 13.4-inch (Diagonal) |
| Type | Retina display (high-resolution IPS panel) | InfinityEdge 16:10 display; FHD+ 120 Hz IPS, QHD+ touch or 3K OLED touch (high-resolution panel with four thin bezels) |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $1,299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $1,299.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦1,819,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦1,819,000 (Stored estimate) |
OVERVIEW5 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Core m3-7Y32 (dual-core, 1.2 GHz, Turbo 3.0 GHz) with Intel HD Graphics 615 | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H (14-core, up to 4.5 GHz) with Intel Arc Graphics; Core Ultra 7 155H option (handles all processing and graphics tasks) |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Dell |
| Model | Apple MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | Dell XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
| Operating System | macOS Sierra at launch (supports up to macOS Ventura) | Windows 11 Home |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2024 |
BODY AND BUILD3 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold | Graphite or Platinum (official factory color options) |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | CNC-machined aluminum with Gorilla Glass 3 palm rest (premium chassis for durability) |
| Weight | 0.92 kg | 1.19 kg (non-touch) / 1.26 kg (OLED) (lightweight for portability) |
MEMORY AND STORAGE3 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB LPDDR3 1866 MHz; configurable to 16 GB at purchase | Standard: 16 GB LPDDR5X 7467 MHz (soldered); 32 GB or 64 GB configurations (higher multitasking capability) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB (varies by model) | SSD Options: 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB (varies by model) (internal file and app storage) |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | SSD (PCIe NVMe M.2) (fast solid-state storage technology) |
PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY1 field
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports and connectivity | 1 × USB-C (USB 3.1 Gen 1, charging, DisplayPort), 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 4.2. | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) only; USB-C to USB-A and USB-C to 3.5 mm adapters included; Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. |
BATTERY AND CHARGING3 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | Up to 10 hours wireless web (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 18 hours (Dell-rated, FHD+ model) with 55 Wh battery (manufacturer endurance figure) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | Built-in lithium-ion polymer battery (non-removable internal battery) |
| Charging | 29 W USB-C power adapter | 60 W USB-C charger with ExpressCharge (supported charging methods) |
AUDIO AND WEBCAM3 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphones | Dual microphones | Dual-array microphones with AI noise reduction (improves voice clarity and noise reduction) |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers | Quad speakers, 8 W total (enhanced audio output for media) |
| Webcam | 480p FaceTime camera | 1080p FHD webcam with IR Windows Hello (sharper video calls) |
SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS4 fields
| Specification | MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017) | XPS 13 9340 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit butterfly-mechanism keyboard (illuminated keys, low-travel design) | Backlit zero-lattice keyboard with capacitive touch function row (illuminated keys, edge-to-edge design) |
| Operating System | macOS Sierra at launch | Windows (latest supported version) (preinstalled Microsoft software platform) |
| Security | Firmware password and FileVault encryption (no Touch ID) | Fingerprint reader in the power button and Windows Hello IR camera, TPM 2.0 (biometric authentication method) |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Seamless haptic glass touchpad (invisible, pressure-sensitive navigation surface) |