US EditionMacBook Neo Review: Near-Perfect Starter Mac Only Misses Out on One Key Feature
Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo uses the iPhone 16 Pro’s A18 Pro chip, offers 16 hours of video streaming, and targets students and budget buyers with a premium build but trimmed features.
- Apple introduced the MacBook Neo last week, a 13-inch laptop powered by the A18 Pro chip, starting at $599 with a $499 education price and a $699 higher tier, shipping March 11.
- Last week, Apple designed the Neo to target students and iPhone users, deliberately trading features for cost savings to create a more affordable MacBook entry into the Apple ecosystem.
- The Neo ships with 8GB unified memory and 256GB SSD , two USB-C ports: one USB 3 and one USB 2 , and supports one display at 4K/60Hz.
- Early coverage suggests reviewers praise the MacBook Neo's value and say it outclasses many $600 Windows competitors, including Mashable, Engadget, and CNET.
- Questions remain about A18 Pro longevity and upgradeability concerns, while its limitations in gaming and graphics workloads lead some reviewers to suggest a refurbished M1 MacBook Air.
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We tested Apple's new laptop, marketed this Wednesday, and whose historically low price makes a lot of talk. Despite some technical reservations, the device keeps almost all its promises.
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MacBook Neo Has Up to 8× Slower SSD Speeds Compared to New MacBook Pro
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