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I tested the MacBook Neo for 4K video editing and it surprisingly didn't suck — until it did

By Paul Antill Published

Can Apple’s most affordable laptop actually handle 4K video editing, or does the 8GB of RAM bring everything to a grinding halt?

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A side by side shot showing the MacBook Neo on the left and the Mac mini M4 on the right
MacBook Neo vs Mac mini M4: Which $599 Mac should you get?

By Anthony Spadafora Published

The MacBook Neo is Apple's most affordable laptop yet, but the $599 Mac mini M4 offers double the RAM and more power if you don't mind staying at your desk.

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MacBook Neo on a desk
I played 5 games on the MacBook Neo — here's my report card

By Tony Polanco Published

Can the $599 MacBook Neo handle Cyberpunk 2077 and Resident Evil 4? I tested these and three others to find out! Here are the results.

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A side by side shot showing the MacBook Neo on the left and the MacBook Air M1 on the right
MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M1: Which budget Apple laptop should you buy?

By Anthony Spadafora Last updated

The $599 MacBook Neo is Apple's most affordable laptop ever, but is it a better buy over the legendary MacBook Air M1? Here’s everything you need to know.

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MacBook Neo open on a desk
Windows fans mocked MacBook Neo’s 8GB RAM — my testing shows why that’s wrong

By Jason England Last updated

Windows 11 just got caught being *way* too greedy

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MacBook Neo shown on desk
MacBook Neo is not a 'content consumption' device — and that's exactly why Windows PC makers should be scared

By Mark Spoonauer Last updated

The MacBook Neo is far more than a device for simply watching videos; here's why.

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MacBook Neo on a desk
I ditched the MacBook Air for a MacBook Neo for 48 hours — and I'm shocked

By Tony Polanco Published

I used the MacBook Neo as my main computer for 48 hours. Here's what I like and don't like about Apple's budget-friendly laptop.

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MacBook Neo with many open Chrome tabs
MacBook Neo Chrome tab test: How many tabs can 8GB RAM actually handle?

By Tony Polanco Published

Many are wondering if the MacBook Neo's 8GB of RAM cap is enough for modern workloads. To that end, we ran a Chrome stress test to see what the Neo can handle.

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Resident Evil 4 Remake running on a MacBook Neo.
Testing the MacBook Neo: Can an iPhone chip really run Cyberpunk 2077?

By Tony Polanco Last updated

Given the MacBook Neo's 8GB RAM cap, some have wondered if it can handle modern video games. We tested two demanding titles to find out!

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MacBook Neo vs. MacBook Air M5
We just tested the MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M5 — which laptop should you buy?

By Tony Polanco Published

The MacBook Neo and MacBook Air M5 are here, and we've tested both. We detail the differences between these laptops to help you decide which one to get.

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