MacBook Neo (2026)

The budget-focused 13-inch laptop featuring iPhone-series power for the first time. Starting at $599.

Apple A18 Pro Chip 13-inch Liquid Retina Display Up to 16 Hours Battery

MacBook Neo Overview: Specs and Features

The MacBook Neo (2026) represents Apple's strategic entry into the budget laptop segment. Departing from the M-series, it harnesses the efficiency of the iPhone-derived Apple A18 Pro chip, offering a compelling package for students, everyday users, and those seeking core Apple ecosystem functionality at an accessible price point.

It balances a premium build with essential performance, featuring a stunning 13-inch Liquid Retina display, all-day battery life, and a refined design in multiple finishes.

MacBook Neo 13-inch laptop front view showing display and keyboard

MacBook Neo Colors and Configurations

Choose from four vibrant finishes. The base model offers incredible value, while the step-up configuration adds Touch ID and more storage.

Silver Finish

Silver

Blush Finish

Blush

Citrus Finish

Citrus

Indigo Finish

Indigo

MacBook Neo

$599

✓ Apple A18 Pro Chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
✓ 8GB Unified Memory
✓ 256GB SSD Storage
✓ 13-inch Liquid Retina Display
✓ Magic Keyboard (without Touch ID)

MacBook Neo

$699

✓ Apple A18 Pro Chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
✓ 8GB Unified Memory
✓ 512GB SSD Storage
✓ 13-inch Liquid Retina Display
✓ Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Detailed Technical Specifications of MacBook Neo

Chip Apple A18 Pro Chip

CPU: 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU: 5-core with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Neural Engine: 16-core
Memory Bandwidth: 60GB/s

Media Engine includes:

Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW
Dedicated video encode/decode engines
AV1 decode support

Display Liquid Retina Display

Size & Resolution: 13.0-inch, 2408 x 1506 pixels (219 PPI)
Technology: LED-backlit IPS
Brightness: 500 nits
Color: Supports 1 billion colors, sRGB

Close-up view of MacBook Neo 13-inch Liquid Retina display showing vivid colors

Battery & Connectivity All-Day Power and Essential Ports

Battery Life

Up to 16 hours video playback
Up to 11 hours wireless web
36.5‑watt‑hour lithium‑ion battery
Includes 20W USB-C Power Adapter

Ports & Charging

USB 3 (USB-C)
10Gb/s

USB 2 (USB-C)
480Mb/s

3.5 mm
Headphone Jack

Supports one external 4K display at 60Hz via the USB 3 port.

Side view of MacBook Neo showing USB-C ports and headphone jack

Camera & Audio Enhanced Communication

1080p FaceTime HD Camera

Features an advanced image signal processor with computational video for sharper video calls and recordings.

Audio System

Dual-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio support (Dolby Atmos)
Dual-mic array with Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes
High-quality 3.5 mm headphone jack

Wireless & Operating System

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax): For fast, efficient wireless connectivity.
Bluetooth 6.0: Latest standard for peripheral connections.
macOS: Runs the latest macOS with full Apple Intelligence integration, offering powerful productivity and creative tools with groundbreaking privacy.
Apple Intelligence: Personal intelligence system for writing, expression, and task automation with on-device privacy.

Size, Weight & Environment

Dimensions: 0.50" H x 11.71" W x 8.12" D (1.27 cm x 29.75 cm x 20.64 cm)
Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg)
Environmental Design: Made with 60% recycled content, including 90% recycled aluminum. ENERGY STAR® certified. 100% fiber-based packaging. Part of Apple's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2030.