This $40 accessory solves MacBook Neo's major weakness by eliminating battery anxiety

Apple is now shipping the new MacBook Neo to customers. From the single-core performance of the A18 Pro and the aluminum chassis to the IPS screen, the MacBook Neo is quite an impressive, affordable laptop. However, Apple has cheaped out on some internals to hit the $599 ($499 with the student discount) price point. One of the biggest weaknesses of the MacBook Neo is the small 36.5 Wh battery.

In independent testing, the MacBook Neo battery life is considerably weaker than that of the MacBook Air 13. So, if you push the MacBook Neo hard with a bunch of apps running simultaneously, you might find yourself reaching for the charger often. This is where a portable power bank comes in.

So, if you’ve bought a MacBook Neo, a compact power bank is one of the best accessories you can buy, and they also don’t cost a lot. Case in point, the Sixthgu Power Tower power bank is on sale on Amazon for just $40 with the coupon code Y4JJUQH7. With a 20,000 mAh capacity, this power bank can fully charge the MacBook Neo twice.

In addition to the 20,000 mAh capacity, the Sixthgu Power Tower P1 features two Type-C and one Type-A port. It can charge three devices simultaneously, with a maximum output of 200 W, delivering up to 140 W via the C1 Type-C port. The power bank also comes with a 240 W Type-C to Type-C cable in the box, which can be used to fast-charge connected devices and recharge the power bank.

For instance, Sixthgu claims that the Power Tower P1 can charge a MacBook Pro 16 with the M4 Pro to 50% in just 28 minutes with 140 W PD.

Finally, the Sixthgu Power Tower P1 power bank features a handy small screen on the front. The screen displays the remaining charge percentage, how much charge the connected devices are drawing through the ports, and so on.

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