Apple MacBook “Core M3″ 1.1 12” 2016 Specs

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MacBook9,1 – MLHA2LL/A – A1534

About this MacBook

The first MacBook to be released in the 2016 MacBook lineup comes with a 1.1 GHz Intel Core m3 Skylake processor (M3-6Y30) and a 12-inch screen. The aluminum casing also was made to come in additional colors such as space grey, gold, and a rose gold finish. During this series, Apple improved the life of its battery.

The graphics processor was also upgraded to the Intel HD Graphics 515. The 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of onboard PCIe-based flash storage is only available to upgrade at the time of purchase. The RAM and onboard external storage are fixed without the option of upgrading.

The thickness of the device is approximately 0.14-0.52 inches and weighs 2.03 lbs. These dimensions make this device thinner and lighter than the MacBook Air series. This MacBook came installed with macOS 10.11.4 and can be upgraded to macOS 12. Further specifications and capabilities for this a1534 device can be found below.

1.1 GHZ Core M3

8 GB

256 SSD

10 Hours

Storage

The storage is 256 GB of PCIe-based flash storage soldered to the motherboard (cannot be upgraded). The storage speed of the hard drive is estimated between 845/947 MB per second.

Screen Size and Resolution

This MacBook came with a 12-inch screen thatruns at 2304×1440 and includes the new TFT LED-Backlit active-matrix “Retina” display. This allows for millions of colors to be displayed clearly because the pixel density is 226 pixels per inch. This high density pixel display ensures that individual pixels are not easily detectable at a normal viewing distance. With IPS technology this device can support other resolutions such as 1440×900, 1280×800 and 1024×640.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

The pre-installed operating system on this device was MacOS X 10.11.4 (15E2066). Apple also made a return to Intel for the provision of a graphics processor with the Intel Integrated HD Graphics 515 graphics processor replacing the HD Graphics 5300 used in the early 2015 model. This processor shared the memory of the onboard 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM.

Memory & Architecture

This device features a 4 MB Level 3 cache and an upgraded RAM to an 8 GB 1866 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM from the 8 GB 1600 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM that was used in the early 2015 version. The RAM on this device cannot be upgraded. This is centered around a 64-Bit architecture.

Battery Life

The device comes with a 41.4 W h Li-Poly battery that can provide up to 10 hours of “wireless web” use, 11 hours of “iTunes movie playback”, and “30 days” of standby time. A 29W USB-C power adapter comes with the device.

Available Upgrades

The 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of onboard PCIe-based flash storageis only available to upgrade at the time of purchase. The RAM and onboard external storage are fixed without the option of upgrading. The thickness of the device are approximately 0.14-0.52 inches and the weight is 2.03 lbs. These dimensions make this device thinner and lighter than the MacBook Air series.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:

Standard AirPort (802.11ac)
Bluetooth 4.0 that provides optimal low energy usage for quick PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers and is also backwards compatible with lower Bluetooth devices
1 USB-C port for connectivity
480p FaceTime Webcam
Optical digital audio in/out for connecting external audio equipment like headphones and microphones
By attaching VGA or HDMI adapters to the single USB-C port you can assess 2nd display support resolution properties of up to 4096×230
Full size backlit keyboard
Force Touch Track Pad which lets you Force click by pressing on the trackpad and then applying more pressure

Introduced:April 19, 2016		Discontinued:June 5, 2017
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	12 inches	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k x2
Resolution	2304×1440	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	256k x2, 4MB on chip
Processor		RAM Type	LPDDR3 SDRAM
Processors	1 (2 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	1866 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	8 GB
Speed	1.1 GHz	Maximum RAM	8 GB
Type	Core m3 (M3-6Y30)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	8GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	OPI	Video Card	HD Graphics 515
Cache Bus Speed	1.1 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	Integrated
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	1.5 GB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	1.5 GB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	256 GB SSD	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	845 – 947 MB/s	Standard Ethernet	10/100/1000Base-T
Storage Dimensions	Soldered	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Onboard (PCIe 3.0 x 2)	Standard Air Port	802.11ac
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	4.0
Type	41.4 W h Li-Poly	USB Port (C)	1
Battery Life	10 – 11 hours	FireWire 400	None
Description		Keyboard	Full-size
Case Type	Notebook	Inclusive Input	Trackpad (Force Touch)
Form Factor	MacBook Retina 12”	S-Video Output	None
Apple Order No	MLHA2LL/A	Microphone	1
Apple Subfamily	Early 2016	Headphone	1
Apple Model Number	A1534 (EMC 2991)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBook 9.1	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: MLHA2LL/A, A1534, EMC 2991, MLHA2LL/A MacBook9,1 A1534. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 14, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This MacBook at a glance

Family: MacBook
Order Number: MLHA2LL/A
Model Number: A1534
EMC: 2991
Model ID: MLHA2LL/A MacBook9,1 A1534
Chip: m3
Year: 2022

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