The first reviews of the new budget Apple “MacBook Neo” have appeared in the Western media. Below are the impressions of two leading Western publications.
The Verge’s reviewers concluded that the Neo’s hardware “puts the entire class of Windows PCs, including the more expensive ones, at a disadvantage.”
The publication says that the Neo stands out from its competitors with its display quality and brightness, as well as speakers that outperform similarly priced competitors. The Verge also praised the mechanical touchpad, which provides a comfortable click in all areas, not just the bottom. The Verge believes that the Neo sets a new standard for laptop quality in this regard.
Tom’s Hardware called the Neo “a breakthrough in budget laptops” and said its aluminum body makes it look more luxurious compared to its Windows competitors.
The main concern with the Neo was its performance, but it seems to be doing well: according to reviews, the laptop is sufficient for most basic tasks, such as browsing and document management. The Neo was also tested in Cyberpunk 2077: the laptop ran the game at an average of 32 frames per second at a resolution of 1637×1024 with MetalFX upscaling.
Finally, battery life: In our mixed-use test, the Neo lasted 13.5 hours, which is just two hours less than the Air with the M3 chip.
In conclusion, both publications say that the Neo would be the best choice for most people, as it outperforms similarly priced Windows laptops in all key aspects.
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