Apple MacBook Pro “Core i7″ 2.7 15” Late 2016 Specs

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MacBook Pro Late 2016 15″ (Touch Bar) – MLH42LL/A – MacBookPro13,3 – A1707 – 3072

About this MacBook Pro

Introducing the latest and greatest models of the a1707 MacBook Pro lineup, these are released in Late 2016 and continue till 2017 with a minor revamp. The powerhouse behind this Apple MacBook Pro 15 inch 2016 device is a Core i7, 6TH Generation “Skylake” 2.7 GHz processor which featured both an integrated graphics card as well as the opportunity for a dedicated card.

A Butterfly Mechanism keyboard is incorporated into the MacBook Pro to allow users to have a comfortable experience while typing. This is an improvement upon previous designs and provides a signature feel to all Apple devices.

This MLH42LL/A model is only offered in two colors, either silver or space gray. There are no USB ports provided on this device with only 4 Thunderbolt “3” ports provided with the intention for Apple to lead the adoption of USB C type devices.

2.7 GHz Core i7

16 GB

512 GB SSD

10 Hours

Storage

The storage included in the Apple MacBook Pro 2016 is a 512 GB of removable PCIe-based flash storage. Flash storage is widely known as an industry leading storage technology and Apple are at the forefront of this.

Screen Size and Resolution

A MacBook Pro 15 inch Retina display high resolution (2880×1800) LED-backlit widescreen is the default for the screen type and resolution in this model.

Processor& Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)

This MacBook Pro Late 2016 comes with MacOS X 10.12.1 (16B2659) and runs on a 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 6820HQ (Skylake) processor with up to 3.6 GHz of Turbo Boost supported and a Radeon Pro455 graphics processor that shares 2 GB of memory with the system.

Memory & Architecture

This MacBook Pro 2016 specs features a 256k level 2 cache and a 8 MB Level 3 cache plus a 8 GT/s frontside bus with 16 GB of 2133 MHz LPDDR3 SDRAM for its RAM, all this is centered around a 64-Bit architecture. 32-Bit architecture has been and will continue to be dropped due to the limitations it provides.

Battery Life

The Apple MacBook Pro mlh42ll/a comes with a 76.0 watt-hour lithium polymer battery that provides 10 hours of wireless web or iTunes Movie use. As applications and Mac OS becomes more efficient, so does the devices it runs on.

Upgradability

The operating system of the MacBook Pro 2016 can also be upgraded from its pre-installed MacOS X 10.12.1 (16B2659). If you are looking to run Windows, the system can run Windows 10 (64-Bit) and does it quite efficiently due to updated bios and drivers. This MacBook Pro comes with dimensions of 0.61 x 13.75 x 9.48 in and a weight of 4.02 lbs (1.83 kg) – becoming the lightest in MacBook Series so far.

Inclusive Features

The MacBook Pro includes the following features and ports:

802.11ac Wi-Fi
Bluetooth 4.2 PAN (Personal Area Network) connections and transfers
4 USB 3.1 (Thunderbolt “3” Ports)
3.5mm jack for headphones
720p Face Time HD webcam

Introduced: October 27, 2016		Discontinued: June 5, 2017
Screen Size and Resolution		Memory
Screen Size	15.4″ Widescreen	Level 1 Cache	32k/32k x 4
Resolution	2880×1800	Level 2/Level 3 Cache	256k x 2, 8 MB
Processor		RAM Type	LPDDR3L SDRAM
Processors	1 (2 Cores)	Min. RAM Speed	2133 MHz
Architecture	64-Bit	Standard RAM	16 GB
Speed	2.7 GHz	Maximum RAM	16 GB
Type	Core i7 (I7-6820HQ)	RAM Slots	None
Processor Upgrade	Soldered	Motherboard RAM	16 GB
FPU	Integrated	Graphics
System Bus Speed	8 GT/s (DMI3)	Video Card	Radeon Pro 455
Cache Bus Speed	2.7 GHz (Built-in)	VRAM Type	GDDR5
ROM/Firmware	EFI	Standard VRAM	2GB
EFI Architecture	64-Bit	Maximum VRAM	4 GB
Storage		Inclusive Features and Ports
Standard Storage	512 GB SSD	Standard Optical Drive	None
Storage Speed	N/A	Standard Ethernet	None
Storage Dimensions	Soldered	Standard Modem	None
Storage Interface	Onboard (PCIe 3.0)	Standard AirPort	802.11ac
Battery		Standard Bluetooth	4.2
Type	70 Wh Li-Poly	USB Port	4 (3.1)
Battery Life	10 hours	FireWire Port	None
Description		Keyboard	Full-size
Case Type	Notebook	Inclusive Input	Trackpad (Force Touch)
Form Factor	15″ MacBook Pro (Early 2016, Touch Bar)	SDXC Card Slot	None
Apple Order No	MLH42LL/A	Microphone	2
Apple Subfamily	Late 2016 15″ (Touch Bar)	Headphone	3.5 mm
Apple Model Number	A1707 (EMC 3072)	Sound Out	1
Model ID	MacBook Pro 13,3	Power Adapter	1

Identifier reference: MLH42LL/A, A1707, EMC 3072, MacBook Pro 13,3. Use these together because one Apple identifier can sometimes cover multiple configurations.

Last reviewed by Techable: August 19, 2025Identifiers checked: order number, A-number, EMC, and model identifier when available.

Model summary

This MacBook Pro at a glance

Family: MacBook Pro
Order Number: MLH42LL/A
Model Number: A1707
EMC: 3072
Model ID: MacBook Pro 13,3
Year: 2018

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What does EMC 3072 mean?

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Can the RAM or SSD be upgraded?

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