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MacBook Neo
MacBook Neo in Blush
DeveloperApple
Product familyMacBook
TypeLaptop
ReleasedMarch 11, 2026; 5 days' time (2026-03-11)
Operating systemmacOS
System on a chipA18 Pro
Related
Websiteapple.com/macbook-neo

The MacBook Neo is a Mac notebook developed and manufactured by Apple. It is the first production Mac to use an A-series chip rather than the M-series chips found in other Apple silicon Macs. The MacBook Neo is positioned as the entry-level MacBook, situated behind the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro respectively, and is targeted to low-end users and education. It was first announced on March 4, 2026, and is set to release on March 11, 2026. With a starting price of US$599, it is the least-expensive laptop that Apple has ever sold.

Overview

Apple introduced the MacBook Neo as part of its March 2026 event on March 4, 2026.[1] The strategy behind the MacBook Neo centers on accessibility and affordability, which offers mainstream users and students a lower-cost option within the Mac ecosystem.[2][3]

The MacBook Neo is the least-expensive laptop that Apple has ever introduced, with a starting price of $599, and priced at $499 for eligible education customers. Pre-orders began at launch, with general availability beginning on March 11, 2026.[2][4]

The MacBook Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display at a resolution of 2408 x 1506, and has two USB-C ports (one running at USB 3 speed with support for DisplayPort 1.4, and one running at USB 2 speed), a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 6.[5][4] It uses an Apple A18 Pro chip and has 8 GB of unified memory, shared between the six CPU cores (two performance, four efficiency) and five GPU cores. It is the first Mac released with an A series SoC rather than an M-series chip, since the transition to Apple silicon.[1] The 256 GB base model ships without Touch ID; the 512 GB model includes Touch ID. It can run one 4K display and is not compatible with Apple's Studio Display.[6][7]

The MacBook Neo's name and model identifier (A3404) was accidentally revealed a day early by Apple when regulatory documents for the MacBook Neo were published on Apple's website.[8][9]

Design

The MacBook Neo features an aluminum body design like the MacBook Air models,[6] a matching colored keyboard, dimensions similar to the one on the 12-inch MacBook, and a Liquid Retina display with black, uniform bezels. The 512 GB model includes Touch ID.[5]

The MacBook Neo is available in four colors: Silver, Blush, Citrus, and Indigo.[5] The Magic Keyboard is subtly color matched to the chassis.[10]

Color Name
Silver
Blush
Citrus
Indigo

Technical specifications

MacBook Neo (2026) model comparison
Specification MacBook Neo (256 GB) MacBook Neo (512 GB)
Introductory price US$599 (US$499 EDU) US$699 (US$599 EDU)
Model identifier A3404
Operating system macOS Tahoe
Chip Apple A18 Pro
CPU 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU 5-core
Neural Engine 16-core
Unified memory 8 GB
Memory bandwidth 60 GB/s
Storage 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD
Display 13-inch Liquid Retina, 2408 × 1506 pixels at 220 ppi, 500 nits brightness, support for 1 billion colors
Front camera 1080p FaceTime HD
Audio Dual side-firing speakers with spatial audio; dual microphones; 3.5 mm headphone jack
Biometric authentication No Touch ID
Keyboard Magic Keyboard
Keyboard backlight No
Trackpad Large Multi-Touch trackpad
Ports Two USB-C ports (left: USB 3; right: USB 2)
External display support DisplayPort (via left USB-C port)
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); Bluetooth 6.0
Battery life Up to 16 hours wireless web browsing
Weight 2.7 lb (1.22 kg)
Colors Silver, Indigo, Blush, Citrus
Availability March 11, 2026

Timeline

Timeline of portable Macintoshes
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See also: List of Mac models

References

  1. ^ a b "Say hello to MacBook Neo". Apple Newsroom (Press release). Apple Inc. March 4, 2026. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Larsen, Luke (March 4, 2026). "The Colorful MacBook Neo Is Apple's Cheapest Laptop Ever". Wired. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  3. ^ Owen, Malcolm (March 4, 2026). "MacBook Neo is Apple's new entry-level notebook". AppleInsider. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  4. ^ a b Faulkner, Cameron (March 4, 2026). "Here's where you can preorder Apple's budget-friendly MacBook Neo". The Verge. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  5. ^ a b c Charlton, Hartley (March 4, 2026). "Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro Chip". MacRumors. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  6. ^ a b Hardawar, Devindra; Ingraham, Nathan (March 4, 2026). "The $599 MacBook Neo is Apple's cheapest Mac laptop yet". Engadget. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  7. ^ Clover, Juli (March 4, 2026). "MacBook Neo Can Only Drive One External Display at 4K 60Hz". MacRumors. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
  8. ^ Rossignol, Joe (March 3, 2026). "Apple Accidentally Leaks 'MacBook Neo'". MacRumors. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  9. ^ Price, David (March 3, 2026). "Whoops! Apple accidentally reveals 'MacBook Neo'". Macworld. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  10. ^ Cunningham, Andrew (March 4, 2026). "The $599 MacBook Neo is Apple's long-awaited colorful, lower-cost MacBook". Ars Technica. Retrieved March 4, 2026.
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