Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" Buyer's Guide
Swappasaurus says...
Apple released the 2017 MacBook Retina in June 2017, and this served as the final model-year update for this MacBook. The 2017 MacBook Retina kept the same 12-inch Retina display at 2304 x 1440 but brought updated processor options along with faster storage and memory and a second-generation Butterfly style keyboard. The base model 2017 MacBook Retina included an Intel Core m3 Kaby Lake processor with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of SSD storage. Upgrade options included an Intel Core i5 or Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB of RAM and 512GB of SSD storage. This model arrived running macOS 10.12 Sierra and with features to include USB-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2, and Intel HD Graphics 615.
Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" Price
Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" Storage
Swappasaurus says...
The MacBook Retina 12” (2017) is available in two storage configurations, which include 256GB and 512GB.
Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" Colors
Swappasaurus says...
The MacBook (2017) with a 12” Retina display is available in four colors: Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, and Space Gray.
Color Popularity
Gold
Gold is a great color for the Macbook Retina 2017 - 12", an old favorite, also found on the previous generation MacBook Retina 2016 - 12".
Shop Gold Macbook Retina 2017 - 12"Gray
Gray is a popular Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" color preference, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation MacBook Retina 2016 - 12".
Shop Gray Macbook Retina 2017 - 12"Rose Gold
Rose Gold is a great color for the Macbook Retina 2017 - 12", an old favorite, also found on the previous generation MacBook Retina 2016 - 12".
Shop Rose Gold Macbook Retina 2017 - 12"Silver
Silver is the most popular Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" color choice, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation MacBook Retina 2016 - 12".
Shop Silver Macbook Retina 2017 - 12"Image Gallery
Swappasaurus says...
Device colors may appear to change under different lighting conditions.
Here are real images taken from active Swappa listing under a variety of lighting conditions,
so you can figure out which Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" color is best for you.
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FAQ
The most popular Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" storage option is 512 GB, chosen by 50% of buyers on Swappa.
More storage generally means a higher price for the Macbook Retina 2017 - 12". In June 2025, the average sale price for the Intel Core i7 / 256 GB option was $, the Intel Core i5 / 256 GB option was $, the Intel Core m3 / 256 GB option was $.
The most popular Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" color is Silver, favored by 50% of buyers.
In general, Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" color doesn't affect price, resale value, or depreciation much on Swappa; so go with the color you like best. Other factors, such as condition, and storage size have a larger influence on Macbook Retina 2017 - 12" prices.
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