MacBook Pro (2017, A1708) I5 16GB 1TBSSD

🔧 MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, A1708) – Detailed Specifications

Model Number: A1708
Model Identifier: MacBookPro14,1
Release Date: June 2017
Color Options: Silver, Space Gray
Touch Bar: ❌ No Touch Bar
Touch ID: ❌ Not available
Keyboard: 2nd-generation butterfly mechanism

⚙️ Processor (CPU)

• Type: Dual-Core Intel Core i5-7360U

• Base Clock: 2.3GHz

• Turbo Boost: Up to 3.6GHz

• Architecture: 7th-gen “Kaby Lake”

• Cache: 4MB L3 Cache + 64MB of eDRAM

• TDP: 15W (energy-efficient)

🧠 Memory (RAM)

• Size: 16GB

• Type: 2133MHz LPDDR3 (Low Power DDR3)

• Configuration: Onboard, not upgradable

• Performance: Ideal for heavier multitasking, programming, photo editing, or light video editing

💾 Storage (SSD)

• Capacity: 1TB

• Type: PCIe-based flash storage (super fast)

• Speed: ~2.5–3.0 GB/s read speeds

• Note: Soldered to the logic board (not upgradable)

🖥️ Display

• Size: 13.3-inch Retina Display

• Resolution: 2560 x 1600 @ 227 pixels per inch

• Technology: IPS LED-backlit

• Brightness: 500 nits (very bright)

• Color Gamut: Wide Color (P3) – better for photo/video work

• Scaled Resolutions Supported:

  • 1680 x 1050

  • 1440 x 900

  • 1024 x 640

🎮 Graphics

• Integrated GPU: Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640

• Use Case: Smooth for everyday tasks, FHD/2K video, light Photoshop work, or casual gaming

📷 Camera

• 720p FaceTime HD Camera

• Great for Zoom, Teams, or casual video calls (but not full HD)

🔊 Audio

• Speakers: Stereo speakers with wide stereo sound and high dynamic range

• Mics: Dual microphones (good for voice, basic calls, or Siri)

• Headphone Jack: Yes, 3.5mm port

🔌 Ports & Connectivity

• Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C): 2 ports

  • Charging

  • DisplayPort

  • Thunderbolt (up to 40Gbps)

  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps)

• Audio Jack: 3.5mm

• No HDMI, USB-A, or SD card slot – dongles or hubs required

• Wi-Fi: 802.11ac (backward compatible)

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

🔋 Battery and Power

• Battery: Built-in 54.5Wh lithium-polymer battery

• Charger: 61W USB-C Power Adapter

• Battery Life: Up to 10 hours (light use)

• Standby: Up to 30 days

• Charging Time: ~2 hours (fast charge capable)

📐 Dimensions & Weight

• Height: 0.59 in (1.49 cm)

• Width: 11.97 in (30.41 cm)

• Depth: 8.36 in (21.24 cm)

• Weight: 1.37 kg (3.02 lbs)

💻 Operating System

• Pre-installed: macOS Sierra

• Upgradeable To: macOS Ventura officially

  • macOS Sonoma is not officially supported, but can be installed via OpenCore Legacy Patcher

🛠️ Other Notable Features

• Keyboard: Butterfly mechanism (2nd-gen) – some users reported issues, but Apple had repair programs for this

• Trackpad: Force Touch – precise, haptic feedback, large surface

• Environmentally Friendly:

  • Arsenic-free display glass

  • Mercury-free LED backlighting

  • PVC-free

  • Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure