MacBook Neo: Apple’s Cheap Laptop That Almost Beats the MacBook Pro
MacBook Neo: Apple’s Cheap Laptop That Almost Beats the MacBook Pro
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Publish Date: 2026-05-15 08:10:00
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MacBook Neo is one of Apple’s most surprising products this year. With a starting price of 599 US dollars (Rp. 10.5 million), Apple’s latest laptop is not only the cheapest Mac today, but is also said to be powerful enough to make some MacBook Pro users think twice before buying a professional-class laptop.
In a recent review after two months of use, technology reviewer Oliver Haslam called the MacBook Neo “the Mac laptop for most people.” In fact, he admitted that he had considered leaving his M4 Pro 16-inch MacBook Pro in favor of switching to the much cheaper and lighter MacBook Neo.
The most interesting thing about the MacBook Neo is the use of the A18 Pro chip, a processor that actually comes from the iPhone line. Many parties initially doubted the chip’s ability to run macOS optimally on laptops. In practice, however, the performance of the MacBook Neo turned out to be much better than expected.
Haslam said his worries disappeared in the first five minutes after opening the laptop. According to him, the A18 Pro chip is able to run various daily activities without any significant problems, ranging from opening many browser tabs, multitasking, to editing light images using Pixelmator Pro.
In benchmark testing, the A18 Pro’s multi-core chip performance is said to be close to the first-generation M1 MacBook Air. Even for single-core performance, the chip is said to be faster than the M1. This makes the Neo MacBook feel much more powerful than the average cheap laptop.
In terms of design, the MacBook Neo carries a 13-inch screen with Apple’s signature aluminum body. The premium material makes the laptop feel sturdy and expensive, unlike most cheap laptops that still use plastic.
The reviewer also praised the portable design of the MacBook Neo. With its small size and light weight, this laptop is considered very comfortable to carry when traveling. The “Blush” or light pink color is also said to be one of the unique attractions…
