MacBook Neo 13" with Apple A18 Pro Chip

The MacBook Neo 13" features the first Mac laptop with the Apple A18 Pro chip, originally introduced in the iPhone 16 Pro. It is the most affordable MacBook and aims to democratize the Apple ecosystem by offering high performance for everyday tasks, a premium design, and an extremely competitive price starting from $599.

Performance with A18 Pro: Surprisingly Fast

The A18 Pro (6-core CPU / 5-core GPU) chip offers:

• Single-core performance superior to that of the MacBook Air M1, allowing for excellent fluidity in daily tasks.
• Up to 16 hours of battery life, ideal for students, remote work, and prolonged use.
• Good benchmark results, surpassing entry-level notebooks and approaching more expensive machines in basic performance.

13" Liquid Retina Display with Vibrant Colors

It includes a 13" Liquid Retina (2408×1506) display, bright, sharp, and with support for 1 billion colors in some variants depending on the range. The display is widely praised as superior to that of many laptops in the same segment.

Premium Aluminum Design and Modern Colors

Despite the low price, the MacBook Neo maintains:

• High-quality aluminum chassis
• Weight of only 2.7 lb / 1.23 kg
  
  

Essential Features and Connectivity

• 2 USB‑C ports (USB 3.0 and USB 2.0)
• 1080p FaceTime HD camera
• Surprisingly powerful stereo speakers for its category
• 8GB unified RAM and 256GB storage (base), up to 512GB higher option
  
  

Who is it for?

✔ Students
✔ First-time Mac buyers
✔ Families and young users
✔ Daily tasks: browsing, documents, video, streaming
✔ Light photo editing and simple AI content