Lenovo intros Wildcat Lake laptops as new MacBook Neo alternatives
Lenovo has introduced three new Lecoo-branded laptops in China, and they are expected to rival the MacBook Neo in terms of affordability. This brand-new laptop line is powered by the Intel Wildcat Lake processors, with the top-end option being the Core 5 320.
While all three come with slim and lightweight designs, the Air 13 is the smallest of the bunch. It comes with a 13.3-inch display with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Lenovo says that it's an anti-glare matte screen with 100% sRGB coverage and a brightness rating of 400 nits, which is the only disadvantage that the panel has against the Liquid Retina display of the MacBook Neo (available on Amazon).
The Lecoo Air 13 features the Intel Core 5 320, a mid-range option from the Wildcat Lake lineup. It's paired with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of PCIe 4.0 storage. Lenovo didn't share whether other specifications of the laptop will be available. It measures 14.3mm thick and is said to offer stable performance with around 24W power consumption.
Among the other two, the Air 15 shares a similar set of specs, but its display measures 15.3 inches and has a resolution of 1920x1200 pixels. It also has a slightly larger form factor, measuring 15.6mm thick, and this system is said to offer stable performance with around 27W of power consumption.
As for the Air 14, it's the weakest of the three. It's powered by the Core 5 315, a slightly less capable processor than the one powering the other two. Lenovo has paired it with 12GB of RAM, which is still higher than the 8GB of RAM the MacBook Neo maxes out at.
This middle-of-the-line laptop has a slower screen, maxing out at a 60Hz refresh rate, and is dimmer, having a brightness rating of 300 nits. On the bright side, it's the slimmest of them all. Lenovo says that it measures 12.95mm and weighs 1kg (about 2.2lbs). It can offer a stable performance at lower power consumption, which is highlighted at 15W.
These three Lenovo Wildcat Lake laptops will be available to pre-order in China on May 26, 2026, and the company hasn't shared the pricing details yet. They are expected to make a global debut, but possibly under the IdeaPad branding.
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