It’s best to think of the 2016 MacBook as a MacBook . Similar to the evolution from the iPhone 6 to the iPhone 6s, Apple didn’t revamp the design for its ultraslim 2-pound laptop. Instead, the company focused mostly on internal upgrades for the 12-inch MacBook($1, 299 to start;$1, 599 as configured). These enhancements include a more powerful 6th-generation Core M processor, faster flash storage and an extra hour of battery life. This is a more capable sequel for sure. For this kind of money, though, I wanted more - namely, an extra USB Type-C port and other improvements.
The 12-inch MacBook is better than its predecessor, but it still involves compromises.