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March 5, 2026
MacBook Neo hands-on: Apple build quality at a substantially lower price
The Neo won’t be for everyone, but Apple has managed to preserve a premium feel.
TL;DR
- The MacBook Neo is Apple's first significantly lower-priced Mac laptop, starting at $599.
- It features a new design aligned with current MacBook Air and Pro models, with a flat aluminum body and rounded edges.
- Key compromises include a non-backlit keyboard, a physical trackpad without Force Touch, and USB-C ports with varying capabilities.
- The display is a 13-inch 2408x1506 IPS LCD with 500 nits brightness and sRGB coverage, but lacks DCI-P3 and True Tone.
- It is powered by an Apple A18 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM, suitable for casual use but potentially limiting for demanding applications.
- The Neo is targeted at iPhone users new to computers or those dissatisfied with budget Windows PCs or Chromebooks.
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