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Apple's new MacBook Neo is powered by the A18 Pro smartphone processor and offers excellent single-core performance, which beats every mobile processor from AMD, Intel and Qualcomm. And Apple does not even have to use the latest A19 Pro from the iPhone 17 Pro.

The new Apple MacBook Neo has arrived and we started our tests of the base model for $599. How is our initial impression and is the smartphone processor Apple A18 Pro powerful enough for a laptop?

Based on initial Geekbench scores, it appears that Apple's cheapest iPhone (the iPhone 17e) is faster than its cheapest laptop, the MacBook Neo. Per Geekbench 6, the iPhone 17e outscores the MacBook Neo by roughly 6% in both single- and multi-core benchmarks.

The Apple MacBook Neo 2 is no longer expected to feature touch support, according to claims made by a prominent analyst who previously stated otherwise. Of course, given the Neo's affordable price tag, the lack of a touch-enabled display can be forgiven even a year from now.

Amazon has significantly discounted one of the most popular configurations of the MacBook Pro 14, which is powered by the fast M5 chipset and comes with 16GB RAM and a 1TB SSD. This configuration is now almost as affordable as the former base model with half as much storage.

A prominent analyst has revealed that all-new MacBook Pros with OLED display are likely to launch later this year or early 2027. Touch input support has also been reiterated, although no further details were shared.

The initial batch of Apple MacBook Neo reviews is now online, revealing a big compromise that Apple has had to make to keep the price down. More specifically, the battery life of the MacBook Neo might disappoint some fans, as it gets handily beaten by the MacBook Air 13.

The MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest MacBook in its current line-up. Priced at $599, the new 13-inch laptop has reached reviewers ahead of its March 11 shipping date. While many pull up the MacBook's obvious shortcomings, extensive tests show that Apple has got a lot of things right, too.

We have reviewed the new MacBook Air 13 with the latest Apple M5 SoC. Overall, the laptop continues the tradition of excellent construction, stellar performance, good display, and superb power efficiency. However, the MacBook Air 13 M5's battery life shows no improvement over the last-gen MacBook Air 13 M4.

The brand new Apple MacBook Neo is by far the cheapest MacBook with prices starting at $599. With a colorful aluminum body, a 500 nits bright display and a multi-touch trackpad, the notebook offers interesting features, the successor model is supposed to fix two of the biggest weaknesses.

Apple is set to launch a MacBook Pro with an OLED touchscreen, Face ID, a thinner chassis and a brand new design later this year. According to the latest rumors, this notebook could be marketed as a MacBook Ultra and not replace the MacBook Pro, but rather function as an even more expensive top model.

Apple's new MacBook Air with the small M5 SoC is extremely efficient while gaming. During our tests, we recorded a SoC consumption of just 7-8 Watts, which means the gaming performance is also rock solid despite the passive cooling solution.

An Apple VP has claimed in a recent interview that the MacBook Neo does not feature any design compromises, which definitely appears to be an honest take. The Neo has many compromises, but its design and build quality are unlikely to draw any major complaints.

Real-world benchmarks for Apple's M5 Max and Pro SoCs have started appearing, and the results sure do look promising. Interestingly, the improvements indicated by Geekbench AI are rather disappointing, likely due to lack of optimization.

Much has already been said about the MacBook Neo, with many commentators already consigning the compact MacBook to the scrapheap before it has begun shipping. Initial benchmark results indicate that the MacBook Neo will find its level between the Apple M3 and Apple M4 when it comes to single-core performance.

A recently leaked Geekbench 6 listing for Apple's latest and greatest M5 Max SoC has revealed that no other laptop chip on the planet stands a chance against the 18-core M5 Max, at least in Geekbench. Both the AMD Ryzen AI Max "Strix Halo" and Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX CPUs are left in the dust by a massive margin

The long-rumored affordable MacBook is finally official, and it is called the "MacBook Neo". The MacBook Neo is built to be a cost-effective Apple laptop that gets the basics right. In doing so, Apple has sacrificed many creature comforts. Despite these sacrifices, the MacBook Neo has been well received.

According to a recent report by a market analysis firm, the MacBook Neo could help Apple increase market share for macOS to 13.2% in 2026. Priced attractively, the Neo happens to be the most affordable MacBook Apple has ever introduced.

A few lucky customers have been upgraded to an M5 version of the MacBook Pro and MacBook Air after ordering an M4 variant. The new processors are said to deliver up to 30% performance improvement over the last generation.

A new leak has revealed the Apple M5 Pro and M5 Max in full. Both chips use Apple's new Super and Medium cores, with the former boosting up to 4.61 GHz.

Apple has released a new compact MacBook, almost eight years after discontinuing the 12-inch MacBook. Larger and heavier than its spiritual predecessor, the MacBook Neo makes various compromises to hit a $599 starting price.

Capcom’s Resident Evil Requiem has no official macOS version yet, but new testing suggests the game can already run on Apple silicon Macs. A recent video shows promising performance on newer chips, while older Apple silicon machines appear to struggle.

BenQ’s recently launched MA270S monitor is now officially available for purchase via the company’s official website and other authorized retailers. A potential Apple Studio Display alternative offers Mac-tuned colors, a Nano Gloss panel, Thunderbolt 4, a 150 mm adjustable stand, and deeper macOS integration.

Thanks to leaked regulatory documents, we now have concrete information confirming the existence of a low-cost MacBook, likely named the MacBook Neo. The laptop's specifications remain unclear, although we do have reason to believe that it will be powered by an A-series SoC.

As expected, Apple has refreshed the MacBook Air 13" and 15" lineup. With faster M5 SoCs, double the base storage, and faster wireless capabilities, the latest MacBook Airs are expected to start shipping next week.

Apple has officially launched the 14" and 16" MacBook Pro lineups powered by the M5 Pro and M5 Max SoCs. With up to an 18-core CPU, 40-core GPU, 128 GB memory and twice the storage for the base variants, Apple's high-end MacBook Pro lineup has finally caught up to the M5 generation.

A seasoned tipster has re-iterated that Apple is extremely unlikely to bring any design changes for its refreshes products next week. However, the budget iPad, iPad Air, and the 14" and 16" MacBook Pro lineup will get major SoC updates, as is tradition.

Apple CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that new devices will be arriving before the company's upcoming 'Special Apple Experience'. In fact, it seems that a week of product launches is on the cards. Seemingly, Tim Cook has revealed one of these ahead of time, too.

According to a well-known analyst, Apple's upcoming MacBook Pro will feature a revamped UI that will adapt depending on whether a user prefers touch, or mouse input. The Dynamic Island will also make its way to the Mac, along with a slimmer design and 2m SoCs.

A leaker with a yet-to-be tested track record has revealed plenty of downgrades which the upcoming 12.9-inch MacBook might have to endure. Rumored to be priced anywhere between $599 and $649, the budget MacBook is sizing up to be quite a contentious product.

Apple is reportedly having a difficult time pricing the upcoming budget MacBook as low as it would have liked. With mounting supply chain pressures owing to ever-increasing component prices, the affordable MacBook might not be as affordable as once thought.

Prominent tipster Mark Gurman has once again stated what he expects Apple to launch during its 3-day long "Apple Experience" early next month. Although most of the rumored products are mere spec bumps, there is one brand-new product that definitely necessitates an in-person hands-on event.

Apple is all set to unleash a new cheap MacBook variant early next month, likely to arrive with multiple color options previously unseen on modern MacBooks. Interestingly, a tipster claims that this might not be the first time Apple has considered bright and fun colors for its notebook lineup.

Apple is two weeks away from hosting its first launch event of 2026. In the meantime, analysts have offered indications all may not be as it seems with Apple's launch event plans.

A prominent tipster has detailed what Apple may have in store for the upcoming sub-$800 MacBook. Likely to be aimed at students and those strictly on a budget, the mystery MacBook is expected to sport an A-series SoC.

Apple has finally revealed when it will be hosting its next launch event. Scheduled before the start of spring, the 'Special Apple Experience' is expected to serve as a showcase for over half a dozen new devices, including a Studio Display 2, more powerful MacBook Air and MacBook Pro machines and even a cheaper MacBook too.

BenQ has announced two new glossy monitors targeted at Mac users, including one potential Apple Studio Display alternative. With 5K and 4K options, they offer Mac-tuned colors, Thunderbolt 4, and deeper macOS integration.

Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman takes an in-depth look Apple’s upcoming product announcements. For instance, the successor to the iPhone 16e is set to gain several important new features and will probably be accompanied by two new iPads and many new Macs.

Apple is expected to launch the first MacBook with an iPhone processor this spring. The power-efficient chipset could make the notebook thinner, lighter, and cheaper, but the base model might also come with a very limited amount of RAM.

Apple's high-end MacBook Pro lineup is all set to be updated with the M5 Pro and M5 Max SoCs. Rumored to launch alongside macOS 26.3, a premium reseller has already reported decreasing stocks for current models.

The Elec states Samsung Display will start mass producing OLED panels for the MacBook Pro sometime in May. It will be available in 14-inch and 16-inch variants and launch sometime in Q4, 2026.

According to a new report, TSMC's latest and greatest nodes will not be used in Apple's upcoming chipsets. Instead, Apple is rumoured to be leaving TSMC N2P manufacturing processes to Qualcomm and MediaTek in 2026.

According to new rumours, new MacBook Pro 14 and MacBook Pro 16 refreshes are due imminently. In fact, Apple is tipped to release M5 Pro and M5 Max models within the next few hours.

2026 might become one of the more exciting years for Apple's desktop and MacBook lineups, as claimed by Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman in his latest Power On newsletter. He also suggests a quite timely launch of the Apple M6, even though the Apple M5 is just a few months old.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently claimed that Nvidia had become the biggest TSMC client. This means that Apple is now the second biggest TSMC customer, which has reportedly given TSMC the confidence to raise prices for Apple silicon.

The first MacBook Pro with an OLED display is now edging closer to release, as Samsung Display is said to have already begun production of suitable tandem OLED panels. Meanwhile, Apple is reportedly planning to switch five product lines to OLED.

BenQ now has two new monitors on offer that are specifically aimed at MacBook users. Nevertheless, buyers using other systems will also benefit from the powerful display, high resolution and modern ports.

CheckMag With multiple new Macs expected to arrive in 2026, questions around when to buy have become increasingly relevant. This article outlines upcoming Mac and MacBook models and explains what expected updates mean for buyers considering a new Apple computer in the near term.