MacBook Neo
Last updated: 12 October 2026
The MacBook Neo is Apple's entry-level laptop. It is a 13-inch Mac that runs on the A18 Pro chip from the iPhone 16 Pro. Apple sells it from £699 for 256GB, or £599 through its education store. On 12 October 2026 Amazon UK had the 256GB Indigo model at £649.97, sold by Amazon and in stock.
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What the MacBook Neo is
Apple released the MacBook Neo in March 2026 as a cheaper way into the Mac. It sits below the MacBook Air. Instead of an M-series chip, it uses the A18 Pro, which keeps the price down. It is built for browsing, documents, streaming and video calls.
There are two versions. The 256GB model has no fingerprint reader. The 512GB model adds Touch ID to the keyboard and costs £799 from Apple. Both have 8GB of memory, which cannot be upgraded later.
The price went up in June 2026. MacRumors reported that Apple raised MacBook Neo prices by $100 in the US, blaming the cost of memory chips. In the UK the 256GB model now starts at £699.
What it does
- Screen: a 13-inch Liquid Retina display at 2408 x 1506, up to 500 nits.
- Battery: up to 16 hours of video streaming or 11 hours of web browsing, according to Apple.
- External display: one monitor at up to 4K and 60Hz, through the left-hand USB-C port.
- Apple Intelligence: Apple's AI writing and photo tools run on it, along with Siri AI.
- Calls: a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, two speakers and two microphones.
Key facts
- Price: £699 for 256GB and £799 for 512GB from Apple, or £599 and £699 through the education store
- Chip: A18 Pro with a 6-core CPU and 5-core GPU
- Memory: 8GB
- Ports: one USB 3 USB-C port, one USB 2 USB-C port and a headphone jack
- Colours: Silver, Blush, Citrus and Indigo
- Size: 29.75 x 20.64cm, about the size of a sheet of A4, and 1.27cm thick
- Weight: 1.23kg, a little more than a 1kg bag of sugar
- In the box: the laptop and a 1.5m USB-C cable, with no power adapter
Who the MacBook Neo suits
- Students: the education price brings the 256GB model to £599.
- First-time Mac buyers: it covers email, documents, streaming and video calls for less than a MacBook Air.
- People who keep a laptop for years: iFixit scored it 6 out of 10 for repairability, ahead of the M4 MacBook Air at 5.
For our verdict, read the MacBook Neo review.
The limits
There is no charger in the box. Apple says you need at least a 20W USB-C adapter, so budget for one if you do not already have one. Amazon UK sells a bundle with Apple's 20W adapter, which was £668.97 for the Indigo model.
The two USB-C ports are not equal. The right-hand port runs at USB 2 speed and cannot drive a monitor, so plug drives and screens into the left.
The 8GB of memory and the storage are soldered to the chip. Choose the storage you need on day one, because you cannot add more later.
The cheaper model has no Touch ID. You type your password instead, unless you pay £100 more for the 512GB version.
It is not built for heavy video editing, 3D work or serious gaming. For that, a MacBook Air or MacBook Pro has more power. A refurbished MacBook Air can cost a similar amount, and our guide to the best refurbished MacBooks compares them.
Where to buy the MacBook Neo in the UK
Amazon UK had the 256GB Indigo model at £649.97, which is £49.03 less than Apple's price. Apple sells every colour and both storage sizes on its MacBook Neo page, along with the full specification.
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FAQs
How much is the MacBook Neo in the UK?
Apple charges £699 for 256GB and £799 for 512GB with Touch ID. On 12 October 2026 Amazon UK had the 256GB Indigo model at £649.97.
Does the MacBook Neo come with a charger?
No. It comes with a USB-C cable only. Apple says it needs an adapter of at least 20W.
Can the MacBook Neo run an external monitor?
Yes, one monitor at up to 4K and 60Hz, plugged into the left-hand USB-C port.
Is there a student discount on the MacBook Neo?
Yes. Apple's UK education store sells the 256GB model for £599 and the 512GB model for £699.
Why did the MacBook Neo price go up?
Apple raised the price in June 2026 because memory chips cost more, according to MacRumors. The UK starting price is now £699.
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