Apple launches MacBook Neo: affordable notebook with A18 Pro chip and colorful design.
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O MacBook Neo It's the new entry-level notebook from Apple This is a must-have for those looking for a "cheap MacBook." It features an aluminum design, a 13-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 Pro chip, and long battery life, with a starting price of R$ 7.299. Learn all about it:
Design
O MacBook Neo It features a durable aluminum design with a premium finish and lightweight structure, weighing only 1,2 kg, making it easy to carry every day. Unlike the Air and Pro lines, it boasts a vibrant and relaxed color palette: blush (pink), indigo (blue/lilac), silver, and citrus yellow. The keyboard Magic Keyboard It's not backlit, but it maintains a cohesive and fun aesthetic.
Fabric
A Liquid Retina display de 13 inches do MacBook Neo has resolution of 2408 1506 pixels x, technology IPS LEDWith a maximum brightness of 500 nits and support for one billion colors, it guarantees vibrant images and crisp text. Although it lacks technologies such as True Tone and a wide P3 color gamut, being limited to the sRGB standard, the screen stands out in its category for its brightness and visual quality, ideal for media consumption and basic creative work.
Audio
O MacBook Neo It features two side speakers compatible with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, providing an immersive and clear sound experience for music, movies, and games. For video calls and recordings, it has two microphones with directional spatial filtering, which reduce background noise and isolate the user's voice, ensuring clear conversations. It also has a 3,5 mm headphone jack.
Processor and GPU
At the heart of the MacBook Neo is the chip Apple A18 Pro, originally developed for the iPhone 16 ProIt features a 6-core CPU (2 high-performance and 4 efficiency cores), an integrated 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine with 60GB/s of memory bandwidth.
This configuration makes the MacBook Neo up to 50% faster at everyday tasks, such as web browsing, and up to three times more efficient at processing local artificial intelligence, compared to the best-selling notebook PC with Intel Core Ultra 5.
Memory and Storage
O MacBook Neo offers a single unified memory configuration of 8 GB RAMsufficient for multitasking and daily use. For storage, there are options for 256 GB and 512 GB on SSDThis choice reinforces the model's positioning as an accessible option, focused on users who do not need large volumes of local data.
Operating system and apps
O MacBook Neo wheel the macOS 26 TahoeApple's advanced and intuitive operating system, which offers seamless integration with iPhone and iPad, as well as native artificial intelligence features such as Composition Tools and Live Translate. MacOS It includes powerful apps like Safari, Messages, Pages, Calendar, Photos, and FaceTime, ensuring productivity and entertainment from the very first use.
webcam and microphone
For video conferencing, the MacBook Neo account with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, which delivers clear images and vibrant colors thanks to optimized processing. The audio system includes two microphones with spatial filtering, which isolate the user's voice and reduce ambient noise, ideal for online meetings and recordings.
Connectivity and inputs
O MacBook Neo 2 USB-C portsIt has one USB 3 port with a speed of 10 Gbps and another USB 2 port with 480 Mbps, but no Thunderbolt support. It's possible to connect an external monitor with a resolution of up to 4K at 60 Hz. There is also a... 3,5mm input for wired headphones. For wireless connections, the notebook supports WiFi 6E (802.11ax) e Bluetooth 6, ensuring fast and stable connections to networks and peripherals.
Battery
Equipped with an integrated 36,5 Wh lithium-polymer battery, the MacBook Neo promises up to 11 hours of navigation on the web wireless and even 16 hours of video playback via streaming. Charging is done via a 20W USB-C adapter, accompanied by a 1,5-meter USB-C cable. The model does not support fast charging, but the energy efficiency of the A18 Pro chip ensures all-day battery life.
Price and availability
O MacBook Neo It will be available for pre-order starting March 4, 2026, and will officially launch on March 11 in the United States. The starting price is $600 for the 256GB storage version and $700 for the 512GB version with Touch ID.
In Brazil, although there is still no official release date, the estimated price starts at... R$7.299 for the basic version, which can reach R$8.499 for the version with Touch ID. Note that the title of Cheap MacBook It's relative, but there will be special discounts for students and educators.
Technical specifications
| CHARACTERISTIC | DETAILS |
| Córdoba | MacBook Neo (2026) |
| Manufacturer | Apple |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine) |
| RAM memory | 8 GB unified |
| Storage | 256 GB or 512 GB SSD |
| Fabric | Liquid Retina 13″, 2408 x 1506 pixels, 500 nits, 1 billion colors, sRGB |
| Camera (webcam) | FaceTime HD 1080p |
| Audio | 2 side speakers with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, 2 microphones with spatial filtering. |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, 2x USB-C (1 USB 3, 1 USB 2), 3,5 mm headphone jack |
| Battery | 36,5 Wh, up to 11 hours of web browsing, up to 16 hours of video streaming. |
| Operational system | macOS 26 Tahoe |
| Weight | 1,2 kg |
| Colors | Blush, Indigo, Silver, Citrus Yellow |
| Availability in Brazil | to be disclosed |
| Price | to be disclosed |
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