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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.

Launched 3/11/2026
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Launch

Announced
2026, March 04
Status
Available. Released 2026, March 11
Release Date
2026-03-11

Body

Weight
2.7 lb
Build
Aluminum, soft rounded corners

Display

Type
Liquid Retina
Size
13 inches
Resolution
2408 x 1506
Brightness
500 nits
Features
1 billion colors, anti-reflective coating

Platform

OS
macOS Tahoe
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro
CPU
6-core CPU
GPU
5-core GPU
NPU
16-core Neural Engine

Memory

Internal
8GB unified memory
Storage Type
256GB SSD (base), 512GB SSD with Touch ID

Sound

Loudspeaker
Dual side-firing speakers, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 6
USB
Two USB-C (left USB 3, right USB 2; display on left only), headphone jack

Features

Sensors
Touch ID on 512GB config
Other
1080p FaceTime HD camera, dual mics with beamforming, Magic Keyboard, Multi-Touch trackpad

Battery

Type
Lithium-polymer
Endurance
Up to 16 hours wireless web

Miscellaneous

Colors
Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo
Price
$599 (256GB), $699 (512GB + Touch ID), $499 education