Is the MacBook Neo good for everyday use?

Yes. The A18 Pro handles browsing, documents, video and light photo editing smoothly, and the fanless design stays silent.

How does it compare with the MacBook Air?

The Neo is lighter and adds a touchscreen, but the Air offers more memory headroom and better sustained performance for heavy work.

Is 8 GB of RAM enough?

For browsing, writing and streaming, yes. If you keep many tabs open or edit large files, the 512 GB model with more memory is the safer pick.

Does it have a headphone jack?

Yes. It has USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates it at 16 hours. Owners report roughly a full workday of mixed use.

Does it have a fingerprint reader?

Yes. The power button includes a fingerprint sensor for sign-in and purchases.

Where is the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro cheapest?

At UCLA Store, for $599.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro?

Rated 4 out of 5 from 7,300 ratings.

Where can I buy the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro?

12 stores we checked sell it, including Abt Electronics, UCLA Store, University of Cincinnati Bookstore, Apple Education Store, The Mizzou Store.

Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

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Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

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$599.00at UCLA StoreChecked 23 h ago

Compared across 12 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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Last seen at $599.00 at UCLA Store on Nov 13.
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Our take on the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

The MacBook Neo 13-inch is Apple's lightest laptop line, built around the A18 Pro chip with a hexa-core CPU and a touchscreen Retina display. At 2.7 lb it undercuts the MacBook Air on weight, and Apple rates battery life at 16 hours. It suits students and commuters who want a fanless, portable Mac for browsing, writing and light photo work. Against the Air it trades some sustained performance and RAM headroom for portability and a touchscreen, and the 8 GB base memory is the main limit for heavier multitasking.

Best forStudents and commuters who carry a laptop dailyWriting, browsing and light photo editingBuyers who want a touchscreen MacTravelers who need long battery life

Pros

Very light at 2.7 lb
16-hour rated battery life
Touchscreen Retina display
Fingerprint sign-in
Silent fanless A18 Pro design
EPEAT-registered

Cons

8 GB RAM base limits heavy multitasking
Only USB-C and a headphone jack
256 GB base storage fills quickly
Sustained performance trails the MacBook Air

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Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro price history

Lowest price we've seen: $599.00 on Nov 13 at UCLA Store. Tracked across 12 stores since Nov 13.

What reviewers say

4 / 57,300 ratings

Owners rate it 4 out of 5 across 7,300 ratings, praising its weight, battery and screen. Complaints center on the 8 GB base memory and limited ports.

What people mention

WeightPraisedOwners say it disappears into a backpack and is easy to hold one-handed.
BatteryPraisedReviewers report a full workday of use on one charge.
MemoryCriticisedBuyers say 8 GB fills up with many tabs and heavier apps.
PortsCriticisedOwners note only USB-C and a headphone jack, so dongles are needed.
DisplayPraisedThe touchscreen Retina panel is called sharp and responsive.
StorageCriticisedThe 256 GB base drive is described as tight for photos and apps.

About the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

It has a six-core processor, 8 GB of RAM and a solid state drive. It runs Mac OS.

The 13-inch Retina display is a touchscreen. A fingerprint scanner handles biometric security. The laptop has USB-C and 3.5 mm headphone jack ports, weighs 2.7 lb, and is rated for up to 16 hours of battery life.

Processor: Hexa core
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: Solid state drive, 256 GB or 512 GB
Screen size: 13 inches
Display: Retina display, touchscreen
Operating system: Mac OS
Ports: USB-C, 3.5 mm jack
Security: Fingerprint scan
Battery life: 16 hours
Weight: 2.7 lb
Colors: Silver, Indigo, Citrus
Language: English / North America
EPEAT: Registered

Specifications

Operating System: Mac OS
Touchscreen: Yes
With Retina Display: Yes
Drive Type: Solid State Drive
Number Of Cores: Hexa Core
Color: Silver, Indigo, Citrus
Language: English / North America

Questions and answers

Is the MacBook Neo good for everyday use?: Yes. The A18 Pro handles browsing, documents, video and light photo editing smoothly, and the fanless design stays silent.
How does it compare with the MacBook Air?: The Neo is lighter and adds a touchscreen, but the Air offers more memory headroom and better sustained performance for heavy work.
Is 8 GB of RAM enough?: For browsing, writing and streaming, yes. If you keep many tabs open or edit large files, the 512 GB model with more memory is the safer pick.
Does it have a headphone jack?: Yes. It has USB-C ports and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long does the battery last?: Apple rates it at 16 hours. Owners report roughly a full workday of mixed use.
Does it have a fingerprint reader?: Yes. The power button includes a fingerprint sensor for sign-in and purchases.
Where is the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro cheapest?: At UCLA Store, for $599.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro?: Rated 4 out of 5 from 7,300 ratings.
Where can I buy the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro?: 12 stores we checked sell it, including Abt Electronics, UCLA Store, University of Cincinnati Bookstore, Apple Education Store, The Mizzou Store.