Apple MacBook Neo 2026 Laptop vs Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 Laptop

Overview

Specs Score36 / 10047 / 100
Better Specs
CPU CoresHexa CoreOcta Core
More CPU Cores
Display Size13 in15.3 in
Bigger Display
Display Resolution2408 x 1506 pixels2880 x 1864 pixels
Better Resolution
Thickness12.7 mm11.5 mm
Slimmer
Weight1.23 kg
Lighter
1.51 kg
Unique Features
No
No
Backlit Keyboard
Thunderbolt Port

General

SeriesMacBookMacBook Air
UtilityPerformance, Everyday UsePerformance
Device TypeUltrabookUltrabook
OSMac OSMac OS Ventura
Dimensions297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm
Weight1.23 kg1.51 kg
Warranty1 year Warranty1 year Warranty

Display

TypeLED-backlit Display with IPS TechnologyLiquid Retina display, LED-backlit display with IPS technology
TouchNoNo
Size13 inches15.3 inches
Resolution2408 x 1506 pixels2880 x 1864 pixels
PPI~ 224 PPI~ 224 PPI
Anti Glare ScreenNoNo
Features500 nits brightness, Support for 1 Billion Colours, sRGB Colour500 nits brightness, support for 1 billion colours, Wide colour (P3), True Tone technology

Connectivity

EthernetNoNo
WiFiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetoothv6v5.3
USB Ports2 x USB Type-C2 x USB Type-C
USB Port DetailsOne USB 3 (USB-C) port with support for: Charging, DisplayPort ,USB 3 (up to 10 Gbps), One USB 2 (USB-C) port with support for::Charging, USB 2 (up to 480 Mbps)2 x Thunderbolt / USB 4 Ports (USB 4 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)
ThunderboltYes
Display PortYes
Fingerprint SensorYesYes
Microphone InYesYes
Headphone JackYesAdvanced Support for High-Impedance Headphones
Other PortsMagSafe 3 Charging Port

Input

Camera1080p FaceTime HD camera1080p FaceTime HD camera
KeyboardMagic Keyboard with Touch IDBacklit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
Keyboard BacklitYes
TouchpadMulti-Touch Trackpad for Precise Cursor Control and Support for GesturesForce Touch Trackpad
Inbuilt MicrophoneDual Array with Directional BeamformingThree-mic Array with Directional Beamforming
SpeakersBuilt-in SpeakersBuilt-in Speakers
SoundDual-speaker Sound SystemSix-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound
Optical DriveNoNo

Processor

ProcessorApple A18 ProApple M2
Speed2 x Performance Cores
4 x Efficient Cores
4 x (Turbo Speed upto 3.5 GHz) Performance Cores
4 x (Turbo Speed upto 2.4 GHz) Efficient Cores
CoresHexa Core (2P + 4E)Octa Core (4P + 4E)
Cache16 MB
BrandAppleApple
ModelA18 ProM2

Graphics

GPUApple 5‑core GPU10-Core GPU
BrandApple

Memory

RAM8 GB8 GB DDR4
Solid State Drive512 GB SSD512 GB SSD

Battery

Battery36.5 Wh Battery66.5 Wh Battery
Adapter Type20W USB-C Power Adapter35W USB-C Power Adapter
Battery BackupUpto 16 hoursUpto 18 hours
Battery DetailsLithium‑ion Battery66.5-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery

Extra

Included SoftwareApp Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, Games, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, iPhone Mirroring, Journal, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Passwords, Phone, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Stocks, Time Machine, Tips, TV, Voice Memos, WeatherBuilt-in Apps: App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Siri, Stocks, Time Machine, TV, Voice Memos
Sales PackageMacBook Neo, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (1.5 m)
Other Features16-core Neural Engine, 60GB/s memory bandwidth, Media Engine: Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, Video decode engine, Video encode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, AV1 decode, Video Playback Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG, Audio Playback Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos16-core Neural Engine

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