MacBook Neo Reviews Are Out, And Critics Are All Saying The Same Thing
MacBook Neo Reviews Are Out, And Critics Are All Saying The Same Thing
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Publish Date: 2026-03-10 15:53:00
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Apple will officially launch the MacBook Neo this Wednesday, March 11. Ahead of the release, journalists and influencers shared their hands-on impressions, first thoughts, and reviews of Apple’s upcoming budget-friendly laptop. Interesting enough, there seems to have been a general consensus about this laptop: This laptop is a steal for what it offers, and if you’re concerned about anything it doesn’t feature, you should be prepared to buy a more powerful MacBook.
From the early reviews, iJustine and Tyler Stallman are the most interesting ones to watch, as they showcase how one can edit videos and photos with the MacBook Neo even with several apps open in the background. While Apple seems to have primarily sent out the 512GB model for reviews, the only real difference between the 256GB and 512GB models is the addition of Touch ID on the Magic Keyboard. Therefore, whether you’re buying the entry-level model or spending $100 more, you’re still getting the same performance. After all, this laptop has 8GB of RAM, and Apple offers the same A18 Pro chip in both configurations.
If you need real power, this laptop isn’t for you
On The Verge’s review, as with a few others, the drawbacks of the MacBook Neo are the 8GB memory limitation, lack of keyboard backlighting, and slow 20W charger. Meanwhile, Bloomberg pointed out that it would have been nice if this laptop were slightly thinner than the MacBook Air or had more vibrant colors. While these are all fair points, and Apple might address some of these in a second generation (as the A19 Pro supports 12GB of RAM), it’s also important to note that…
