MacBook Neo: Apple's cheapest, most colorful laptop at $599
Apple unveiled the MacBook Neo with the A18 Pro chip, a fanless 13-inch laptop aimed at the Chromebook market.
What is the MacBook Neo?
The MacBook Neo is a new low-cost Apple laptop and Apple's answer to the Chromebook. It runs on the same chip as the iPhone 16 Pro.
Specs
| Spec | MacBook Neo |
|---|---|
| Display | 13-inch |
| Chip | A18 Pro, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Fan | none (fanless) |
| Battery | up to 16 hours |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Ports | two USB-C and 3.5mm |
How does it compare?
Apple says that, against the best-selling Windows laptop with an Intel Core Ultra 5, the MacBook Neo is:
- Up to 50% faster for everyday tasks.
- Up to 3x faster for on-device AI.
Colors and prices
- Colors: silver, blush, citrus and indigo.
- $599: 256GB.
- $699: 512GB with Touch ID.
Prices are in U.S. dollars; prices in Kurdistan may differ.
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