Mac
MacBook Neo
Apple's lowest-priced laptop, with an iPhone-class chip, from $699.
A newer model, the MacBook Neo 2, is expected first half of 2027. Apple has also raised its price by $100 since launch.
At a glance
Our take
The MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest Mac, built on the A18 Pro phone chip with 8GB of memory. It went up $100 in June 2026 (from $599). It's fine for school, browsing and documents; for heavier work the MacBook Air is a big step up.
Research-based: we haven't tested this model ourselves. It's built from Apple's specs, published tests and owner reports.
Pros & cons
What's good
- Apple's cheapest laptop at $699
- Light at 1.23 kg
- Long battery claim (16 h video)
- Four colours
What's not
- 8GB memory
- Phone-class A18 Pro chip
- Only one fast USB port
Students and light use: browsing, documents, streaming
You edit photos or video, or keep laptops many years
Prices
| Model (Apple, US) | Price |
|---|---|
| 256GB | $699 |
| 512GB | $799 |
Prices checked Nov 12, 2026. They can change at any time. How we get prices.
Ways to pay less
Key specs
How it compares
| This pageMacBook Neo | Mac mini (M6) | MacBook Air (M5) | iMac (M6) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $699 | $899 | $1,299 | $1,499 |
| Verdict | Okay to buy | Buy now | Okay to buy | Buy now |
| Chip | A18 Pro | M6 or M5 Pro | M5 | M6 |
| Display | 13-inch Liquid Retina | — | 13.6- or 15.3-inch Liquid Retina | 24-inch 4.5K Retina |
| Battery | Up to 16 h video | — | Up to 18 h video | — |
| Memory | 8GB | 16GB (M6) | 16GB (up to 32GB) | 16GB |
| Storage | — | 256GB (M6) | 512GB (up to 4TB) | 256GB |
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What's next?
MacBook Neo 2
Expected first half of 2027 · medium confidence
A second-generation MacBook Neo is reported for the first half of 2027 with a faster chip and more memory.
Every claim, with sources →How we worked out "Okay to buy"
Latest news
Prices
Apple raises Mac, iPad, Vision Pro and Apple TV prices, citing memory costs
Apple raised prices on many Macs, iPads, Apple TV, HomePod and Vision Pro, blaming AI-driven memory and storage costs; for example, Apple TV 4K went from $129 to $199 and Vision Pro from $3,499 to $3,699. iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods were spared. Launch prices quoted in older reviews no longer apply.
Products
Source: TidBITS
EventWWDC26: Apple previews iOS 27, Siri AI and macOS 27Apple's keynote introduced Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence, new parental controls and big speed gains across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27 and tvOS 27. Developer betas started the same day. Siri AI needs iPhone 15 Pro or newer, which matters if you are buying an older model.
Event
WWDC26: Apple previews iOS 27, Siri AI and macOS 27
Apple's keynote introduced Siri AI, deeper Apple Intelligence, new parental controls and big speed gains across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, visionOS 27 and tvOS 27. Developer betas started the same day. Siri AI needs iPhone 15 Pro or newer, which matters if you are buying an older model.
Products
Source: Apple Newsroom
Questions people ask
Should I buy the MacBook Neo now?
Okay to buy. A newer model, the MacBook Neo 2, is expected first half of 2027. Apple has also raised its price by $100 since launch.
How much does the MacBook Neo cost?
Apple sells it from $699 in the US (256GB: $699, 512GB: $799). It launched at $599, so Apple has raised the price since.
When will the MacBook Neo be replaced?
The MacBook Neo 2 is expected first half of 2027, according to reports we rate medium confidence. Apple hasn't announced it.
Who is the MacBook Neo best for?
Students and light use: browsing, documents, streaming. Skip it if you edit photos or video, or keep laptops many years.
Sources
- Apple tech specs (checked Nov 12, 2026)
- Apple Newsroom announcement (checked Nov 12, 2026)
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