Apple MacBook Neo 2026 (A18 Pro Chip/ 8GB/ 256GB SSD)
In StockProcessor
Apple A18 Pro chip (3nm process)
Display
13 " Liquid Retina 60 Hz
Graphics
Apple A18 Pro GPU
Webcam
Full HD (1080p)
Battery
36.5 wh Li-ion
OS
macOS
RAM
8 GB Unified Memory
Storage
256 GB
Pros
- Affordable entry-level price for Mac ecosystem.
- Powerful A18 Pro silicon from iPhone 16 Pro.
- Lightweight recycled aluminum unibody design.
Cons
- Keyboard lacks backlighting for dark environments.
- Secondary USB-C port limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- Base model lacks Touch ID biometric authentication.
Apple MacBook Neo 2026 (A18 Pro Chip/ 8GB/ 256GB SSD) Specifications
General
| In The Box | MacBook Neo, 20W USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C Charge Cable (1.5 m), Warranty Card |
| Model Name | Apple MacBook Neo 2026 Laptop (Apple A18 Pro Chip/ 8GB/ 256GB SSD/ MacOS) |
| Launch Date | 04/03/2026 |
| Colors | Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo |
| Brand | Apple |
| OTG Support | Yes |
Display
| Display Size | 13" Inches (33.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 2408 x 1506 pixels |
| Resolution Type | Liquid Retina Display |
| Panel Type | LED-backlit display with IPS technology |
| Brightness | 500 nits brightness |
| Color Gamut | sRGB color gamut |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Touchscreen Support | No touchscreen support |
| Screen Protection | Anti-reflective coating |
Body
| Dimensions | 29.75 x 20.64 x 1.27 cm (11.71 x 8.12 x 0.50 inches) |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lbs) |
| Build Material | 100% recycled aluminum unibody enclosure |
| Keyboard Type | Magic Keyboard (Non-backlit) |
| Keyboard Features | 78 keys (ANSI) with full-height function keys and Lock Key |
| Trackpad Surface | Precision glass surface |
| Trackpad Features | Mechanical Multi-Touch trackpad with gesture support |
| IP Rating | Not rated |
| Speaker Placement | Two side-firing speakers |
Processor
| Operating System | macOS |
| Processor Brand | Apple |
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro |
| Core Count | 6-core CPU (2 performance and 4 efficiency) |
| Threads | 6 threads |
| Clock Speed | 4.04 GHz peak clock speed |
| Cache | 24 MB System Level Cache (SLC) |
Graphics
| GPU Type | Integrated |
| GPU Model | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU |
| VRAM | Unified memory architecture |
Battery
| Capacity | 36.5-watt-hour lithium-ion battery |
| Fast Charging Support | 20W |
| Estimated Battery Life | Up to 16 hours video streaming, 11 hours wireless web |
Webcam
| Webcam Resolution | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
| Webcam Features | Advanced image signal processor with computational video, Privacy Indicator LED, HDR Support |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | Unified Memory |
| RAM Speed | 7500 MHz |
| Expandability | Memory is soldered and not upgradeable |
Storage
| Storage Type | Soldered SSD |
| Capacity | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | NVMe-based controller over PCIe |
| Expandability | Soldered; not user upgradeable |
| Supported Memory Card Types | No SD card slot |
Audio
| Speaker Configuration | Dual-speaker sound system |
| Audio Enhancements | Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support |
| Microphone Quality | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Microphone Features | Noise Cancellation, Beamforming, Voice Enhancement / Clarity Mode |
Security
| Fingerprint Scanner | No Touch ID on 256GB base model (Lock Key only) |
| TPM | Secure Enclave (Apple Silicon) |
| Secure Boot | Yes |
| Encryption Features | FileVault and hardware-accelerated encryption |
| Webcam Privacy Shutter | Privacy Indicator LED |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Ethernet Support | No Ethernet port |
| Other Connectivity | DisplayPort Alt Mode (USB-C), USB-C Charging |
Ports
| USB Ports | Two USB-C ports on the left side |
| HDMI | None |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm headphone jack with high-impedance support |
| Card Reader | None |
| Ethernet Port | None |
| Other Ports | No MagSafe port |
Cooling
| Cooling System Type | Passive fanless cooling |
| Noise Level | Silent (<30 dB) |
| Thermal Performance | Aluminum chassis acts as a passive heat sink; operates silently under load. |
Software
| Pre-installed Software | Safari, Photos, Messages, FaceTime, Music, Podcasts, TV, Games, Journal, Maps, Notes, Reminders |
| OS Version | macOS Tahoe 26.4 |
| Microsoft Office | No |
| Trial Software | None |
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