Coming March 2026

Apple's Most Affordable MacBook Ever

The MacBook Neo brings the Mac experience to everyone. Powered by Apple silicon, wrapped in vibrant colours, and starting from an expected price of around $699 — it's the MacBook designed to make switchers finally take the leap.

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Expected Specifications

ChipApple A18 Pro or A19 Pro (based on iPhone silicon)
Display12.9-inch Liquid Retina display
Memory8 GB unified memory
DesignAll-metal construction, available in multiple colours
Apple IntelligenceFull support for on-device AI features
PriceExpected from $699–$749 / approximately £599
AvailabilityExpected announcement March 2026

Budget-Friendly Mac

The MacBook Neo is Apple's play to bring macOS to a much wider audience. Priced hundreds below the MacBook Air, it aims to convert Windows and Chromebook users with an unbeatable combination of build quality, performance, and ecosystem integration.

iPhone-Class Silicon

By using proven A-series Pro chips instead of M-series silicon, Apple keeps costs down while still delivering strong performance for everyday tasks, web browsing, media consumption, and light creative work.

Fun Colours

Taking a leaf from the iMac and iPhone playbook, the MacBook Neo is expected in yellow, green, blue, pink, and silver — making it the most colourful MacBook since the original iBook.

Apple Intelligence Built In

Unlike many budget laptops, the MacBook Neo is expected to fully support Apple Intelligence features including Writing Tools, Image Playground, and on-device Siri enhancements.

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