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Manufacturer: Apple Last updated: 2026-10-10
Apple MacBook Neo Review
The Apple MacBook Neo runs Apple's A18 Pro chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU) with 8 GB of unified memory and 256 GB of storage, on a 13-inch 2408x1506 display rated at 500 nits.
It is Apple's cheapest Mac laptop, built around the same A18 Pro chip used in iPhone, and it weighs 1.23 kg with a 36.5 Wh battery that Apple rates at 11 hours of wireless web use. The limits are fixed at purchase: 8 GB of memory is the only option and storage is soldered, so neither can be upgraded. Ports are thin too, with one 10 Gb/s USB-C, one USB 2 USB-C and a headphone jack, and no Thunderbolt. This 256 GB model has no Touch ID.
Our verdict
Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.
Best for
- Students and first-time Mac buyers who want macOS at the lowest Apple price
- Browsing, writing, streaming and light photo editing on a 1.23 kg laptop
Not for
- Anyone who needs more than 8 GB of memory, as it cannot be added later
- Users who rely on Thunderbolt docks or several fast USB devices
Specifications
What these specs meanIdentity and variant
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Series | MacBook Neo |
| Series ID | apple-macbook-neo |
Class and platform
| Laptop Class | Thin and Light |
|---|---|
| Release Year | 2026 |
| Operating System | macOS |
| Weight | 1.23 kg |
Processor
| CPU Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| CPU Model | A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 6 |
Sustained power
| Power Adapter Wattage | 20 W |
|---|
Graphics
| GPU Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| GPU Model | A18 Pro 5-core GPU |
Memory
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| RAM Type | Unified Memory |
| Memory Form Factor | On Package Unified |
| Memory Soldered | Yes |
Upgradability
| Storage Form Factor | Soldered |
|---|
Storage as shipped
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Display
| Display Size | 13 inches |
|---|---|
| Resolution Width | 2408 px |
| Resolution Height | 1506 px |
| Panel Type | IPS |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Brightness Condition | Vendor Unstated |
| Touchscreen | No |
Battery and ports
| Battery Capacity | 36.5 Wh |
|---|---|
| Battery Life Light Load | 11 hours |
| WiFi Standard | WiFi 6E |
FAQs
What chip does the Apple MacBook Neo use?
It uses Apple's A18 Pro with a 6-core CPU and a 5-core GPU, the same chip family Apple first used in iPhone.
Can you upgrade the RAM in the Apple MacBook Neo?
No. It uses 8 GB of unified memory built into the chip package, so the memory cannot be upgraded after purchase. Choose the capacity you need when you buy.
Can you upgrade the storage in the Apple MacBook Neo?
No. The storage is soldered, so buy the capacity you need up front.
What display does the Apple MacBook Neo have?
The Apple MacBook Neo has a 13-inch 2408x1506 IPS display.
Does the Apple MacBook Neo have Thunderbolt?
No. Apple lists one 10 Gb/s USB-C port and one USB 2 USB-C port, with no Thunderbolt.
How big is the battery in the Apple MacBook Neo?
It has a 36.5 Wh battery. Apple rates it at up to 11 hours of wireless web use.