MacBook Neo (2026)
Apple's most affordable laptop ever: A18 Pro chip, 13″ Liquid Retina display and four colors, from €699 in Spain ($599 in the US).
Specifications
| Launch | 2026-03-11 (announced 2026-03-04) |
| Chip | Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine |
| Memory | 8 GB unified |
| Storage | 256 or 512 GB SSD |
| Display | 13″ Liquid Retina · 2408×1506 (219 ppi) · 500 nits · sRGB · 1 billion colors |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Audio | Dual speakers · Spatial Audio · dual mics |
| Ports | USB 3 (USB-C, 10 Gb/s) · USB 2 (USB-C) · 3.5 mm jack |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 6 |
| Battery | Up to 16 h video / 11 h web (36.5 Wh) · 20 W USB-C adapter |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard · Touch ID (optional) · Multi-Touch trackpad |
| Dimensions | 29.75 × 20.64 × 1.27 cm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg |
| Finishes | Silver, blush, citrus, indigo |
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe |
| In the box | MacBook Neo · 20 W USB-C adapter · USB-C charge cable (1.5 m) |
| Launch price | From €699 in Spain (€599 education) · $599 in the US |
Announcement and availability
Apple introduced it on March 4, 2026 with the “Say hello to MacBook Neo” press release; pre-orders opened the same day and it reached stores on March 11, 2026. It is a brand-new line, not a refresh: the first MacBook without a suffix since the 12-inch MacBook was discontinued in 2019. Apple Newsroom, 3-4-2026
What changes and who it is for
It runs the A18 Pro chip (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU), the same one as the iPhone 16 Pro, in a fanless laptop with 8 GB of unified memory. Apple pitches it for everyday tasks - browsing, video, photos, AI features - and as the entry Mac for students and first-time Mac buyers. The four colors (silver, blush, citrus, indigo) extend to the keyboard, a first for a Mac. Apple Newsroom
Before choosing
The configuration is fixed: 8 GB of memory and 256 or 512 GB of storage, with no RAM upgrade option. There is a single USB 3 port (10 Gb/s); the second USB-C is USB 2. No MagSafe: charging is over USB-C with the included 20 W adapter. The display is sRGB (not P3) and supports one external monitor (up to 4K at 60 Hz). Wi-Fi is 6E, not Wi-Fi 7. Apple Support · Tech specs
Sources
- Say hello to MacBook Neo · Apple Newsroom, 3-4-2026
- MacBook Neo · Technical Specifications · Apple
- MacBook Neo · Tech Specs · Apple Support
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Facts checked October 30, 2026 · Specifications