MacBook Neo
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 MacBook Neo in Citrus | |
| Developer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Product family | MacBook |
| Type | Notebook |
| Introductory price | $599 |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Related articles | |
| Website | apple.com/macbook-neo |
The MacBook Neo is an budget Macintosh notebook computer series developed by Apple. It was announced on March 4, 2026. It has the Apple A18 Pro chipset. It was released on March 11, 2026. The MacBook Neo runs the macOS operating system.
Design
The 256GB model does not have Touch ID, while the 512GB model has Touch ID with the Magic Keyboard. It is available in five colors. It uses aluminum design.
| Color | Name |
|---|---|
| Silver | |
| Blush | |
| Citrus | |
| Indigo |
Technical specifications
| Specification | MacBook Neo (256GB) | MacBook Neo (512GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory price | US$599 | US$699 |
| Model identifier | A3404 | |
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | |
| Chip | Apple A18 Pro | |
| CPU | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) | |
| GPU | 5-core | |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | |
| Unified memory | 8 GB | |
| Memory bandwidth | 60 GB/s | |
| Storage | 256 GB SSD | 512 GB SSD |
| Display | 13-inch Liquid Retina, 2408 × 1506 pixels at 220 ppi, 500 nits brightness, support for 1 billion colors | |
| Front camera | 1080p FaceTime HD | |
| Audio | Dual side-firing speakers with spatial audio; dual microphones; 3.5 mm headphone jack | |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard (no Touch ID) | Magic Keyboard with Touch ID |
| Keyboard backlight | No | |
| Trackpad | Large Multi-Touch trackpad | |
| Ports | Two USB-C ports (left USB-C port: USB 3; right USB-C port: USB 2); 3.5 mm headphone jack | |
| External display support | One external display (via left USB-C port only) | |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 6.0 | |
| Battery life | Up to 16 hours wireless web browsing | |
| Weight | 2.7 lb (1.22 kg) | |
| Colors | Silver, Indigo, Blush, Citrus | |
| Availability | March 11, 2026 | |
References
- ↑ Haslam, Karen. "MacBook Neo: Everything you need to know about the new budget Mac". Macworld. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Hart, Jordan. "Apple unveils a lower-cost MacBook. Take a look at 'Neo.'". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
- ↑ Eadicicco, Lisa (2026-03-04). "Apple launches a cheap new MacBook for the first time | CNN Business". CNN. Retrieved 2026-03-04.
