Apple MacBook 12-inch (2016)

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Small size and lightweight design, quality screen, Force Touch trackpad, day's battery life

Still only one USB Type-C (two would be better), no touchscreen, no Touch ID, expensive

The 12-inch MacBook has divided opinion since day one, having done-away with a full-size USB port for the smaller USB Type-C. A couple of years down the line and this will be a more standard format, but the bigger issue is the MacBook's persistence to...

Good battery life ; Great screen ; Lovely trackpad, good keyboard layout ; Class-leading speakers

Rubbish connectivity is still annoying ; No memory card slot ; Mixed feelings about the slim keyboard

Two pounds of pink aside it’s much like last year’s 12in MacBook. But that’s no bad thing.

The 12-inch MacBook gets a decent boost to performance and battery life, while keeping the same slim, light premium body. The high-res display and responsive trackpad remain the gold standard. Color options add a fun bit of personalization.

The single USB-C port will continue to be an inconvenience for many. The shallow keyboard isn't ideal for long-form typing. Other super-slim laptops manage to fit in more powerful processors.

With a handful of subtle improvements, the updated 12-inch Apple MacBook is more of a mainstream machine, but remains a few tweaks away from being the best laptop on the market.

The most portable Mac retains the thin and light profile that mobile workers and frequent travellers appreciate and becomes a better vessel for many of the upcoming macOS Sierra features.

Stunning, minimalist design ; Brilliantly sharp, vibrant Retina display ; Sleek, user-friendly OS X software

Single connection port is restrictive ; Hugely expensive ; Gets seriously hot with prolonged use

The MacBook isn't the most powerful laptop around – not by a long shot – and its single port set-up can be more than a little restrictive, but that's only part of the story. In classic Apple fashion, these significant shortcomings aren't as damaging as...

Very lengthy battery life; Large and very responsive touchpad; Light yet sturdy; Sharp, bright and non-reflective screen

No Thunderbolt 3; Keyboard and wireless-centric design won’t suit everyone

As expected, the latest 12in Macbook is a mild iteration of last year’s model. It’s a good ultra portable, but if you didn’t like last year’s version then you won’t like this one either

The MacBook answers the question, “What would happen if you mated a MacBook Air with an iPad?”. It’s a Mac, running OS X, but the design and feel of the product is heavily influenced by the iPad. It’s the first Mac I’ve used where OS features that have...

Very thin and light; Lengthy battery life; Top quality screen and touchpad

Keyboard won’t suit everyone; USB-C adapters a necessity; Wireless-only not always possible or desirable

Apple’s ultra portable laptop is stunning, but the compromises made to achieve its low weight and slender profile won’t suit everyone