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Apple MacBook Neo
MacBook Neo: 13-inch Liquid Retina 500 nits, A18 Pro, 8GB/256GB or 512GB, 16h battery, 2.7 lb, four colors, from $599 ($499 education).
What to know
- Apple announced MacBook Neo on March 4, 2026; it became available March 11, 2026. It has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display (2408x1506, 500 nits, 1 billion colors, anti-reflective). A18 Pro (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) powers the system; it is fanless and runs macOS Tahoe with Apple Intelligence. Memory: 8GB unified, 256GB or 512GB SSD (512GB config includes Touch ID). Up to 16 hours battery life. Two USB-C ports (left USB 3, right USB 2; external display on left only), headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6. 1080p FaceTime HD camera, dual mics with beamforming, dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Magic Keyboard and Multi-Touch trackpad. Starts at $599 (256GB), $699 (512GB + Touch ID), $499 for education.
Who this is for
Best for students, families, small business owners, new Mac users, and anyone wanting the Mac experience at a lower price (per Apple).
Key tradeoffs
Pros: Lowest-price MacBook; 13-inch Liquid Retina 500 nits; A18 Pro with Apple Intelligence; 16h battery; aluminum in four colors; fanless. Cons: 8GB RAM only; only one USB-C supports external display; charging via USB-C only.
Apple MacBook Neo is powered by the Apple A18 Pro. Battery: Lithium-polymer.
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