Buy Now Multiple Buying Options Available Rating: 9 /10 WIRED Still unbeatable in its balance of price and performance. The M5 chip truly makes this a “do-it-all” laptop and also brings faster storage. Doesn't cut corners in port speeds or keyboard like the MacBook Neo. …
… The MacBook Neo fits the bill perfectly. It's only 2.7 pounds and starts at just $599. It also has a smaller display, which gives this a smaller footprint to fit on those tiny lecture hall desks. What makes the MacBook Neo special, however, is the lack of compromise around quality. …
… At 0.5 inches, it's exactly the same thickness as the MacBook Neo and right around the same weight too. Does the MacBook Neo have a bit more style and personality? …
… The MacBook Neo is a downgrade to just stereo speakers and sound a bit more like a standard laptop. The webcam is similar. It's 1080p resolution, just like the MacBook Air, but the MacBook Neo doesn't have the same 12-megapixel sensor. …
Buy Now Multiple Buying Options Available Rating: 8 /10 WIRED Really long battery life and solid performance. Comes with twice the memory and storage of the MacBook Neo. …
… While I understand that argument, my time with the MacBook Neo shows that it made cuts in the right places. Outside of a couple of missteps, the MacBook Neo is a true budget laptop , done the right way. MacBook, Reborn The MacBook Neo is undeniably cute. …
… I also adore the screen of the iPad Air compared to the MacBook Air. Nothing has changed, but when you stack this up against either the MacBook Air or MacBook Neo, it comes out on top. …
… Or consider the MacBook Neo, Apple's new budget laptop that also launched in March. While it's much cheaper overall, it's only ever been sold for $10 off its full price. At this reduced price for the M5 MacBook Air of $949, that leaves only a dangerously small $260 gap between the Neo and the Air. …
… But none challenge the MacBook Neo in display quality and chassis materials. That doesn't mean there isn't a place for something like the HP OmniBook 3, but it doesn't play for the same audience as the Dell XPS 13 and MacBook Neo. …
… MacBook Air M1 : With the introduction of the Neo, refurbished M1 MacBook Air models have sunk to pretty dramatic lows. You can currently buy them for under $400. While the M1 MacBook Air gets you a backlit keyboard, the new MacBook Neo is certainly the more handsome and portable of the two. …