Apple announced MacBook Neo, a new laptop that brings the Mac experience to more people around the world at an affordable price. MacBook Neo features Apple’s signature design and durable aluminum enclosure available in blush, indigo, silver and a new citrus color. Price is slated to be $599 US Dollars ($499 for students).
The MacBook Neo will be available in four colors: blush, indigo, silver, and citrus. It will be available at Apple Stores and authorized resellers from Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
What is the MacBook Neo ?
Beautiful and durable aluminum design
MacBook Neo features a precision-crafted aluminum design that’s built to last, with rounded corners that add a stylish look and a stable feel.
The MacBook Neo comes in four color variations: blush, indigo, silver, and citrus. These colors are also reflected in the Magic Keyboard and wallpaper, creating a unified design aesthetic. The MacBook Neo offers the most colorful lineup of any model to date.
High-resolution 13-inch Liquid Retina display
The 13-inch Liquid Retina display features a 2408 x 1506 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, and 1 billion colors, delivering clear text and vibrant images. The display’s anti-reflective coating provides a comfortable viewing experience in a variety of lighting conditions, allowing users to enjoy watching movies and editing photos wherever they are.
Apple Silicon Performance
At the heart of MacBook Neo is the A18 Pro chip, powering web browsing, document creation, AI, and more. It delivers up to 50 percent faster everyday tasks than PCs with the latest Intel Core Ultra 5 processors, delivering up to three times faster performance on demanding AI workloads and up to two times faster performance on tasks like photo editing.
The built-in 5-core GPU delivers smooth graphics for gaming and creative endeavors, while the 16-core Neural Engine supports AI tasks like on-device Apple Intelligence features, note summarization, and photo cleanup tools. The fanless design ensures ultra-quiet operation.
All-day battery life
The power efficiency of Apple silicon means MacBook Neo delivers up to 16 hours of battery life on a single charge, making it a great device for on-the-go use in the classroom, at the cafe, or anywhere else, making it the perfect choice for students and professionals.
Magic Keyboard and new Multi-Touch trackpad
MacBook Neo features the Magic Keyboard for accurate typing, a large Multi-Touch trackpad that lets you click, scroll and swipe anywhere, and Touch ID for fast and secure login authentication and easy approval of purchases with Apple Pay.
1080p camera, dual speakers and microphone
The 1080p FaceTime HD camera optimizes image processing for crystal-clear video calls, dual microphones with directional beamforming reduce background noise and isolate your voice for clearer audio, and speakers with spatial audio and Dolby Atmos support deliver immersive sound.
Essential connectivity
The MacBook Neo features two USB-C ports for connecting peripherals and external displays. Both ports can also be used for charging. It also has a headphone jack for wired audio. For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6 for fast, reliable connections.
Be more productive with macOS
macOS is an intuitive and functional operating system. Apple Intelligence features like writing tools and live translation are integrated throughout the system to enhance user convenience. Security features like advanced encryption and virus protection are also built in as standard to thoroughly protect users.
Seamless integration with iPhone
iPhone users can seamlessly move between devices thanks to macOS’s connectivity features: Handoff lets you continue working on another device, Universal Clipboard lets you copy and paste content, and iPhone Mirroring lets you control your iPhone directly on your Mac.
Environmentally friendly design
MacBook Neo was engineered to lower its carbon footprint, using 60% recycled materials, including 90% recycled aluminum and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery, using 45% renewable electricity in the manufacturing process and using 100% fiber-based packaging for easy recycling.
