90
TechRadarRead review ↗
“I've reviewed hundreds of budget laptops, and the Apple MacBook Neo redefines what an entry-level $599 laptop can do.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 7mo ago
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MacBook Neo
$599 · A18 Pro · 8 months old
85
Positive consensus
Critic score · 5 publisher ratings
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Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
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Value 80Consensus85/100
Worth shortlisting if the size, storage tier and release timing fit your upgrade plan.
Lifecycle8 months old
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Value score80/100
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Core product facts, grouped for quick comparison before you shortlist or buy.
Core product facts
- Starting price
- $599
- Chip
- A18 Pro
- Released
- Mar 11, 2026 (8 months old)
- Category
- Mac
Technical details
- Display
- 13-inch Liquid Retina display
- Chip
- Apple A18 Pro
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB
- Battery
- Up to 16 hours battery life
- Colors
- Silver, Indigo, Blush, Citrus
Buying context
- Review coverage
- 5 critic reviews
- Value score
- 80/100
- Buying call
- Shortlist
Review confidence
How confident is the review picture?
Publisher ratings
5
Median score
90
Full review links
5
Score range
70-90
Publisher rating distribution
Positive
4
Mixed
1
Negative
0
Highest-rated review
“I've reviewed hundreds of budget laptops, and the Apple MacBook Neo redefines what an entry-level $599 laptop can do.”
TechRadar · 90
Lowest-rated review
“At $599, the MacBook Neo is Apple's first budget laptop in years — and for the most part, Apple cut the right corners.”
Wired · 70
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90
Tom's GuideRead review ↗
“The MacBook Neo redefines the value laptop with a premium aluminum design, bright Liquid Retina display, and all-day battery life.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 7mo ago
90
PCMagRead review ↗
“Apple's $599 MacBook Neo brings premium build quality, a great display, and 16-hour battery life to students and everyday buyers.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 4mo ago
83
CNETRead review ↗
“The MacBook Neo is an absolute banger of a budget laptop and a near-perfect starter Mac.”
Publisher rating: 8.3/10 · 12d ago
70
WiredRead review ↗
“At $599, the MacBook Neo is Apple's first budget laptop in years — and for the most part, Apple cut the right corners.”
Publisher rating: 7/10 · 7mo ago
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