Apple has had a busy week, unveiling a range of new products, including the iPhone 17e, upgraded iPad Air, and new MacBook Pro models featuring the latest M5 processors. The tech giant has now announced the MacBook Neo, a laptop with a more affordable price tag.
Priced at just £599, the MacBook Neo boasts a colorful design, impressive performance, and a high-resolution 13-inch screen. This makes it the first MacBook available for purchase under £600, a significant £500 less than the latest MacBook Air also introduced this week.
Powered by Apple’s A18 Pro-series smartphone processor, the MacBook Neo may not match the speed of M-powered PCs but is fully equipped to handle everyday digital tasks. Running macOS, it provides access to popular applications like Microsoft Word, Pages, and iMovie.
With over 15 hours of battery life, the MacBook Neo is highly efficient. It features two USB-C ports but lacks MagSafe charging. Additionally, it includes a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Touch ID fingerprint scanner, dual side-firing speakers supporting Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, a Magic Keyboard, and Multi-Touch trackpad.
Available for pre-order now, the MacBook Neo comes in Silver, Indigo, Blush, and Citrus color options and will hit stores next week. Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, expressed excitement about the new laptop, highlighting its affordability and unique features that set it apart from other devices.