Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 vs Apple 13-inch MacBook Neo

The Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 is the better pick for most people: a 14-inch OLED touchscreen, 12GB of fast memory, Wi-Fi 7, a fingerprint reader and a 5MP camera at about 2.6 lbs. The MacBook Neo wins on build and polish, with an aluminum body, a brighter 13-inch Retina panel and macOS, but it has no touchscreen, 8GB of memory and only 256GB of storage. Reviewers praise the Lenovo for its display, keyboard and battery; owners rate the MacBook higher overall at 4.8 versus 4.6, largely on fit and finish.

• Choose the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 if you want an OLED touchscreen, more memory and a lighter laptop for browsing, streaming, notes and light photo work.
• Choose the MacBook Neo if you need macOS apps, a sturdier aluminum build and a brighter screen, and can live without touch and with 8GB of memory.