TechRadar called it "the most important new consumer electronics product of 2026." At $599, the MacBook Neo breaks every assumption about budget laptops.
$599
Starting Price (256GB)
$699
512GB + Touch ID Model
The A18 Pro has a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, and 16-core neural engine. In a fanless laptop with thermal headroom, it outperforms most Windows laptops costing twice as much.
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A18 Pro Chip
Same chip as iPhone 16 Pro — outperforms competing laptops at 2x the price.
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Four Colours
Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo — the most expressive Mac colour lineup since the iMac G3.
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16-Hour Battery
Benchmarks show 15.5 to 17 hours on mixed workloads.
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Student-First Design
1.24kg, durable aluminium, MagSafe charging for campus and commute use.
The MacBook Neo changes the calculus for equipping a small development team. At $599 with a chip that handles local AI inference, it redefines what a developer workstation looks like for a startup budget.
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Vivek Kumar
CEO, Softechinfra
Our team builds web applications, CRM systems, and custom software across a range of devices. The Neo's arrival means Apple Silicon is genuinely accessible for the broader small business and student market.