Apple MacBook Neo - Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • up to 512GB SSD
    • RAM
    • up to 8GB
    • OS
    • macOS
    • Battery
    • 36.5Wh
    • Body material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm (11.71" x 8.13" x 0.50")
    • Weight
    • 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 2.0
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • Card reader
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • Wi-Fi 6E
    • Bluetooth
    • 6.0
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5mm Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • optional
    • Web camera
    • 1080p FaceTime HD camera, 1080p HD video recording with Advanced image signal processor with computational video
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Dual-mic array with directional beamforming
    • Speakers
    • Dual-speaker sound system with support for Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
    • Security Lock slot

    Apple MacBook Neo in-depth review

    The Apple MacBook Neo is one of the most intriguing devices to come out of Cupertino in years. With a starting price that aggressively undercuts the rest of the Mac lineup, it aims to put a premium Apple laptop into the hands of students and budget-conscious users. To achieve this, Apple has done something unprecedented: they've taken the A18 Pro chip straight from their flagship iPhones and put it inside a sleek, 13-inch aluminum chassis. It promises incredible efficiency, a beautiful Liquid Retina display, and legendary Mac build quality for a fraction of the usual cost. But to hit this [...]

    Pros

    • Incredible sub-$600 entry price for the macOS ecosystem
    • Premium, eco-friendly aluminum unibody design
    • Good and PWM-free Liquid Retina display
    • Fantastic battery life (nearly 16 hours)
    • Incredibly snappy single-core performance for everyday tasks
    • Very good trackpad, webcam, and speakers for the price

    Cons

    • No keyboard backlight
    • One of the two USB-C ports is limited to ultra-slow USB 2.0 speeds
    • Touch ID is only available on the more expensive 512GB model
    • Locked to a maximum of 8GB of RAM with zero upgradeability
    • CPU runs hot and throttles heavily under sustained heavy workloads