With all that being said, the M5 MacBook Air still has a very specific role in the lineup. It’s for people who want more power and longevity than the MacBook Neo can offer, but don’t need the extra features, weight, or cost of the MacBook Pro. It’s the laptop for someone who lives in that middle ground, someone who does more than just the basics, but not enough to justify going Pro. So the volume of potential Air customers has shrunk, but there are still people who would need this instead of a MacBook Neo or a MacBook Pro. So while the MacBook Air may feel a bit awkward in Apple’s current line
Yes, there are cheaper Intel and Windows laptops available. The value of the MacBook Neo is in its portability and the premium finish. Unfortunately, neither the UniBook nor the Honor X14 has material specifications in any information sheet we could find. So it's not clear if either laptop features a slick aluminum finish like Apple's device. Based on the images I've seen, they do appear to have a metal finish, but I can't guarantee that. That said, the higher-end MagicBook X14 does have an aluminum chassis. Additionally, the Neo weighs just over 2.7 lbs. It's a super-lightweight laptop that d